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Category 6? Scientists warn hurricanes could keep getting stronger
Every year,hurricanes get more powerful. According to Tampa Bay Times, Sandy in 2012 was the largest diameter storm that hit the Atlantic “since the record on that statistic began in the early 1980s.” In 2017, Hurricane Harvey was the storm that brought more than 60 inches of water on the Houston metro area, naming… Read More »
4TH DCA RULING IMPACTS CONTRACTORS WORKING UNDER AOB
The battle over whether a homeowner can assign insurance benefits to your restoration company following a loss has taken an unexpected turn. The law in Florida is now divided. Who holds the upper hand in legal arguments over whether a policyholder can choose your company to do clean-up and repairs and file the claim?… Read More »
Hurricane Michael Panhandle To Close Up Tent City
According to Spectrum News 13, many people in Florida’s Panhandle have been living in a “tent city” in a Panama City church parking lot that will close Monday. The tents have provided relief for many who were forced out of their homes by the massive hurricane. Tyndall Air Force was also affected by Hurricane… Read More »
Hurricane Michael Creates Giant Holes in Florida Town, Threatening Homes and Cemetery
According to Weather.com, an excessive amount of rain from Hurricane Michael opened a massive crater in Bristol, Florida, a small town 45 miles west of Tallahassee. “The giant opening has already swallowed trees and pavement, but now, it’s threatening housing duplexes — one of which had to be evacuated — and a nearby cemetery.” … Read More »
Free FEMA publications available to Hurricane Michael victims
According to WJHG-TV NewsChannel 7, Hurricane Michael survivors can get free publications from FEMA to help their rebuilding process. One way FEMA says you can get information on you rebuilding process is online. For do-it-yourselfers and contractors, for information on how to rebuild in a way to reduce risks to your property in the future,… Read More »
Jimmy Patronis Answers Insurance Concerns about Hurricane Michael
Families affected by Hurricane Michael are still in a constant battle with their insurance companies for their claims. Florida’s Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy Patronis want to make residents feel supported through the process. The claims from the monstrous hurricane in October of this year are reaching numbers that the state has never seen before…. Read More »
State Farm Releases Top States For Home Theft Claims
State Farm, an auto, home, and individual life insurance provider wants consumers to be aware of the top states with theft claims and a few prevention tips. In 2017, a total of 74,676 of home theft claims were reported with an estimate of 6,223 monthly claims. Top 10 States for State Farm Personal Property… Read More »
10 Commercial Insurance Questions to Ask Your Agent
When picking an insurance plan, doubts arise. Here is a list of the top 10 questions you should ask your agent before picking a plan to make sure you get the right coverage. What types of insurance are available to small business owners? You should be informed of all the different insurance plans… Read More »
2018 Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is just a week away and it’s time for gatherings, festivities and food, lots of food! Even though we hope that you enjoy yourself amongst your family and friends, here are some tips to help keep you and your loved ones safe this Thanksgiving! Never Drink and Drive If you, or someone you… Read More »
Preparing for the Inevitable: 5 Steps to Follow When Technology Fails
Power outages are spontaneous and don’t come with a warning. Every company needs a plan for incident response. Having processes in place is essential, however those processes don’t cover all eventualities. If something unexpected happens at any time of the day, what matters is that your team is prepared. According to Entrepreneur, here are… Read More »