CoreLogic: 2M Homes in 4 States at Risk for Storm Surge Damage, Insurers Brace for Matthew’s Impact October 6, 2016 As insurers brace for the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, CoreLogic has issued new analysis projecting almost 2 million homes in...
Damage to Property Without Market Value September 28, 2016 By Gary Wickert The amount and dollar value of insurance claims relating to property loss alone dwarf all other lines of insurance. Water...
Barratry Class Action Filed Against Texas Hail Attorneys, Roofing Contractor May 17, 2016 Thousands of Texas homeowners victimized by severe weather may also be victims of a wide-ranging conspiracy involving door-to-door solicitors, public...
Researchers Look for Ways to Limit Hail Damage May 13, 2016 By TOM GRIFFITH, Rapid City Journal Andrew J. Heymsfield has an affinity for thunderstorms, particularly those nasty spring-born storms that darken the plains and drop hailstones...
New York Comptroller Wants Railroads to Increase Oil Spill Insurance April 28, 2016 By MICHAEL VIRTANEN New York state’s comptroller urged federal authorities Tuesday to strengthen safety measures against oil spills and require trains to carry...
NICB Reports Slight Uptick in 2015 Water Damage Claims Over Prior Year March 30, 2016 In 2015, there were 1,403,054 water damage claims filed—an increase of just one percent over 2014’s total of 1,389,277, according...
Scientists Predict Termite Risk in South Florida to Grow March 15, 2016 By SUSAN SALISBURY, Palm Beach Post Termites? If you’ve ever had your house treated for them, you know it can be expensive. But the potential damage...
Hoverboards Deemed Unsafe by U.S. Safety Agency February 26, 2016 By Denise Johnson As more incidents of hoverboard-related fires make the news and the Consumer Product Safety Commission continues its investigation into the...
Content Analysis: Key Factors for Determining Cigar Value January 19, 2016 By Scott Lacourse Picture this: as an insurance adjuster a new claim lands on your desk. When you travel to the affluent home...
Flooding Risk Rises for East Coast as Waters Recede in South Carolina and Georgia October 29, 2015 According to catastrophe risk modeling firm, RMS, persistent onshore winds coupled with monthly spring tides led to higher than predicted...