Insurance companies in Florida have faced thousands of lawsuits over water damage claims involving cast iron pipes. “The Sunshine State” brings to mind beach days, carefree and fun. But if you live in a Florida home with cast iron pipes, all that sun and sea can add up to a huge unexpected expense: failing sewer … Continue reading “Insurance Claims: Replacing Cast Iron Pipes For Florida Homeowners”
The more detail you provide your insurance company after a hurricane, the more you stand to recover from your insurance claim. The more detail you can provide to your insurance company’s adjuster after a natural disaster or accident, the more you stand to recover from your insurance claim. That’s where a home inventory list can … Continue reading “Hurricane Season Is Here! Time to Update or Create A Home Inventory List.”
As a policyholder, is it better to hire a contractor recommended by your insurance company or vet contractors on your own? Find out here. June 1, 2019 marked the start of Florida’s Hurricane season. It is also the time of year when Florida experiences an increase in other weather-related natural disasters like heavy rains, blustery winds, … Continue reading “How to Decide Whether to go with Your Insurer’s Preferred Contractor”
When the apartment Marcus rented had a roof leak that caused damaged to his TV, laptop and bed, the landlord repaired the water damage to the roof and nothing else. That when he learned it was not the landlord’s responsibility to cover personal property — good thing he had renters insurance. South Florida’s rental market … Continue reading “4 Ways Renters Insurance Saves You Money”
What started as a small cooking fire quickly escalated when Vanessa and David’s son mistakenly flamed, rather than extinguished, the grease fire. While no one was hurt, the fire damaged just about everything in the vicinity of the stove and filled the house with smoke. To make matters worse, soon after meeting with the insurance … Continue reading “How To Deal With Insurance Adjusters After A Damage Claim”