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BUYER BEWARE – flood damaged vehicles on the market
While many of the Harvey damaged vehicles will be scrapped, the National Insurance Crime Bureau expects some people to clean up and resell the vehicles to buyers who are not aware of the vehicles recent history. Here are some tips for identifying a flood...
CAR FLOOD CLAIMS #HurricaneHarvey #HurricaneIrma
As Hurricane Harvey impacted Houston, residents remained in their homes and their vehicles remained on their property. These vehicles were exposed to the storm flooding. The insurance industry expects Hurricane Harvey car insurance claims to reach approximately...
Last Minute Hurricane Tips if Staying Put
(1) Fill up the tub with water. You won’t be drinking out of a tub, but the water can be used to flush a toilet rather than using your drinking water. Do this as the storm approaches. 2) Empty your ice bin into freezer Ziploc bags and make more ice. 3) Use water from...
HELP FOR HOMEOWNERS
After their property sustains damage in a storm, homeowners typically face big bills. Fortunately, some banks may be willing to help. During a disaster like Hurricane Harvey, they may institute a type of forbearance program on any borrowers who are in the disaster’s...
NUTS & BOLTS OF A STORM/HURRICANE CLAIM – WIND Versus WATER
What caused the damage to your property? Was it the wind or water? Homeowners insurance typically covers damage caused by winds, not floods. The argument that will likely be used by your insurance company when denying your claim will be that THE DAMAGE WAS CAUSED...
Storm/Hurricane Claims
Handling residential and commercial property claims is our business. Do not allow your own insurance company to deny, delay or underpay your claim.