How Katrina Changed Your Homeowner’s Insurance
Institutional structures proved similarly weak against the strength of the storm, most notably the insurance that was supposed to protect homeowners.
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Month: September 2015
The aftermath of the Commerce flood
The aftermath of the Commerce flood
Commerce only has one flood zone area in the whole town which makes it difficult for residents to be covered with flood insurance. The flood zone in …
How to limit Florida’s vulnerability to flooding
How to limit Florida’s vulnerability to flooding
Two House members from Florida — Patrick Murphy, D-Jupiter, and Dennis Ross, R-Lakeland — have filed The Flood Insurance Market Parity and …
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Floodplain management – what you should know
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Floodplain management – what you should know
Flood insurance rates, particularly for properties in floodplains, are increasing dramatically because FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) …
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Homeowner sues Wright National Flood Insurance, contending Katrina claim denial
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Homeowner sues Wright National Flood Insurance, contending Katrina claim denial
A New Orleans property owner is suing her insurance company alleging negligence and breach of contract in the aftermath of 2005’s Hurricane …
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Storm prep guide: How to review your insurance coverage
Storm prep guide: How to review your insurance coverage
In addition to homeowners insurance and windstorm insurance (which some people have in separate policies), you may need flood insurance.
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Hurricane Katrina reminder of importance of flood insurance
Hurricane Katrina reminder of importance of flood insurance
A Beavercreek insurance agent says a decade ago there was big spike in flood insurance coverage because people wanted to be protected.
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