Homeowners Insurance Radar

Are You Ready for Hurricane Season? - Patch.com

Sun, 27 May 2012 11:47:28 PDT

Are You Ready for Hurricane Season?
Patch.com
Do you know what your homeowners insurance policy covers if your property is damaged? Last August, Hurricane Irene caused more than $400 million in damage in Maryland. After the skies cleared, many Marylanders who filed claims learned that special ...
LETTER: Bill would help protect homeowners if hurricane hitsMPNnow.com (blog)
Storm coverage should be uniformAuburn Citizen

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My Word: Ins and outs of markets that won't stretch - Orlando Sentinel

Sun, 27 May 2012 20:02:46 PDT

My Word: Ins and outs of markets that won't stretch
Orlando Sentinel
By Patrick Bryan Why do neoconservatives who rail about free-market solutions for medical and homeowners insurance keep ignoring that these are inelastic markets? An elastic market reacts predictably to basic supply-and-demand forces.

Insurance claims for dog bites rise - Statesman Journal (blog)

Sun, 27 May 2012 00:37:31 PDT

Opposing Views

Insurance claims for dog bites rise
Statesman Journal (blog)
Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of homeowners insurance liability claims paid in 2011, costing nearly $479 million in the US, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Property casualty insurers pay out far more in claims for ...
Dog attacks up in PennsylvaniaAllentown Morning Call
Dog Bites Cost Insurance Companies $500 Million in 2011Opposing Views
Insurance FYI: Prevent Dog Bites—And a Lawsuit; Average Cost of Dog Bite ...Bar Harbor Times
NewsChannel 9 WSYR -Insurance News Net (press release)
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Home-value insurance: We're not convinced it's a good idea - Washington Post

Fri, 25 May 2012 05:59:47 PDT

Home-value insurance: We're not convinced it's a good idea
Washington Post
Homeowners insurance only protects the structure in case of fire, wind damage, etc. It does not protect the value of their investment. “Every homeowner becomes a home seller; the only question is when and why. Life events such as a job loss or transfer ...

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Dog bites account for more than one-third of homeowners insurance claims - DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)

Thu, 17 May 2012 12:47:45 PDT

New York Daily News

Dog bites account for more than one-third of homeowners insurance claims
DesMoinesRegister.com (blog)
Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance claims paid in 2011, costing nearly $479 million, according to the Insurance Information Institute. State Farm, the largest writer of homeowners insurance in the US, paid out more ...
Dog bites account for one-third of all homeowners liability claimsNOLA.com
Woof! California Top Dog In BitesInsurance Journal
California Tops List of Most Dog Bite ClaimsKTXL
WJBC News -Insurance News Net (press release) -HULIQ
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Security First Insurance Launches All-Inclusive Homeowners Insurance iPhone App - Insurance & Technology

Thu, 24 May 2012 19:42:53 PDT

Security First Insurance Launches All-Inclusive Homeowners Insurance iPhone App
Insurance & Technology
based Security First Insurance will introduce on Friday, June 1 -- the first day of the 2012 hurricane season -- what it says is the nation's first all-inclusive iPhone app designed to streamline the homeowners insurance claim process and provide ...

The Welch Group Helps Local Community Weather Hurricane Season with Windstorm ... - San Francisco Chronicle (press release)

Sat, 26 May 2012 05:04:08 PDT

The Welch Group Helps Local Community Weather Hurricane Season with Windstorm ...
San Francisco Chronicle (press release)
Those who want to learn more about how to fill the gaps in their homeowners insurance coverage with Florida flood insurance can consider seeking a local agent, such as one at The Welch Group, who is an expert in hurricane-related insurance plans and ...

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Bike Riding is a Great Way to Exercise and Go Green, But Remember to Properly ... - Insurance News Net (press release)

Sun, 27 May 2012 05:05:33 PDT

Bike Riding is a Great Way to Exercise and Go Green, But Remember to Properly ...
Insurance News Net (press release)
This way, they can simply submit a medical claim to your homeowners insurance company without suing you. This coverage usually ranges from $1000 to $5000 . If you are purchasing a new bicycle, keep the receipt and call your insurance agent or company ...

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Homeowners Insurance: Dog Bites Account For A Big Bill - The Real Estate Media

Mon, 21 May 2012 16:24:40 PDT

New York Times

Homeowners Insurance: Dog Bites Account For A Big Bill
The Real Estate Media
Average Homeowners Insurance claims for dog bites have gone up 53% in the past 8 years according to recent data from the Insurance Information Institute. Insurance companies shelled out over $479 million in just dog bite claims in the US.
Dogs biting into one-third of all homeowners' insurance claimsIFAwebnews.com
Dog bite claims drive up insurance payoutsTucson Citizen
Dog bites account for nearly $500 million in insurance claimsWWLP 22News

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Drexel Insurance Launches Interactive Website - PR Web (press release)

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:28:31 PDT

Drexel Insurance Launches Interactive Website
PR Web (press release)
With interactive features such as on-site glossaries, maps, driving directions, and multiple forms of contact, Drexel Insurance's new website covers several types of insurance including Miami homeowners insurance and is designed with insurance ...

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