Category Archives: Hurricane Insurance
When Is It Time to Contact a Florida Hurricane Insurance Attorney?
Homeowners and commercial property owners in Florida know what it’s like to suffer from hurricane damage, tropical storms, and other acts of Mother Nature. Many of them also know that getting compensated for the damages through their hurricane insurance is a tedious process. Unfortunately, Floridians are no strangers to dealing with uncooperative insurance adjusters… Read More »
5 Tips to Maximize Your Hurricane Insurance Claim Settlement in Florida
The State of Florida is no stranger to hurricanes that leave behind a path of destruction. Catastrophic storm surges and extreme winds and flooding can cause millions or billions of dollars in property damage. If you are a homeowner who has suffered extensive property damage due to a hurricane, there are things you can… Read More »
5 Things to Avoid During the Hurricane Insurance Claims Process in Florida
Florida is no stranger to hurricanes and storms, especially during the months of September and October. Unsurprisingly, Florida is also the third most expensive state for homeowners’ insurance coverage. According to Insurance.com, Florida’s average home insurance rate is nearly $1,338 higher than the national average. Just because your homeowners’ insurance policy covers damages caused… Read More »
More Than 100,000 Insurance Claims Are Still Lingering Here in Florida
As noted recently by the president of the Florida Association of Public Insurance Adjusters in the Sun Sentinel, the level of frustration currently felt by Florida policyholders is greater today than ever due to the number of hurricane insurance claims that are either egregiously delayed or denied. Indeed, this is frequently found to be… Read More »
Florida Legislator Proposes Legislation Removing Consumers’ Ability to Sue Insurance Companies for Bad Faith in Court
Proposed changes to the law in Florida could ultimately affect the ability for policyholders to hold their insurance companies accountable in terms of delaying or failing to settle claims, including those related to hurricane relief. A bill recently submitted to the legislature would make a number of changes that would cripple the ability for… Read More »
As Hurricane Michael Insurance Claims Are Delayed, Floridians Could Be Made Homeless
There is no question that Hurricane Michael has wreaked incredible devastation to many Floridians, both destroying their homes and their places of work. While a number of media outlets have focused on the estimated damage to agricultural resources and related business operations, as of late, new housing has emerged as one of the most… Read More »
Citizens Insurance Offers To Settle Thousands of Hurricane Irma Lawsuits
On December 5, Florida-based Citizens Property Insurance Corporation announced that it would be paying a number of appraisers to review various hurricane insurance lawsuits and disputes related to Hurricane Irma and expediting settlement and resolutions of these disputes. Reportedly, if the appraisers cannot come to an agreement, Citizens will resort to paying “umpires” to… Read More »
A Look at Hurricane Michael’s Damage in Florida & New Rules for Insurance Companies
The estimated damage – just to agricultural resources – from Hurricane Michael across Florida and several other states is forecast to go over $1.3 billion, and includes cotton farms, pecan farms, and poultry operations as some of the hardest hit. Hurricanes are especially damaging to cotton crops, leading to an increase in the price… Read More »
Significant Lawsuit Filed Against Tower Hill Insurance for Fraud & Other Crimes Connected With Hurricane Irma
In September, a lawsuit was filed against Tower Hill Insurance in Florida, alleging that the company engaged in fraud concerning a number of claims filed by Hurricane Irma victims, defrauding them of money that they are owed. The lawsuit specifically alleges that Tower conspired with two other companies—Humble and Ladder Now—to deny or underpay… Read More »
It Has Been One Year Since Hurricane Irma: Have You Filed Your Insurance Claim, Or Resolved Your Insurance Dispute?
September 10 marks the one-year anniversary of Hurricane Irma and the devastation it left in Florida. As we circle back to this date, it is crucial for a number of families and businesses that experienced damages due to the hurricane to think about potential hurricane claims, insurance policies, and deadlines to recover benefits. After… Read More »
