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AAA Carolinas to Offer Home Concierge Service for Homeowners Claims

AAA Carolinas Insurance has partnered with digital marketplace HomeAdvisor to help members repair, replace and recover after they’ve received payment for a homeowners insurance claim. Home Concierge, powered by HomeAdvisor, connects claim recipients with a project manager to help them …

Top 10 States for Hail Claims: State Farm

State Farm recently started a spring storm campaign to educate consumers on hail damage. The insurer collected its homeowners’ claims data for hail damage based on total paid losses for 2017. That number totaled more than $3 billion nationwide. Using …

R.I. Regulator Offers Consumer Tips on Winter Weather Claims

Recent winter storms have already left a path of damage and power outages across the country. When a storm strikes, it’s important to know what to do if the home is damaged or if the insured gets involved in an …

Maine Legislature Votes Down Vacant Property Insurance Bill

The Maine Legislature last week voted down a bill that sought to place stricter requirements on home insurers’ use of exclusions for losses on vacant homes. The bill LD 1413 (“An Act to Clarify Limitations on Homeowner’s Insurance Policies Regarding …

Penn. Commissioner: Spring Cleaning Good Time for Preventative Home Maintenance

Homeowners starting their spring cleaning projects should also give a thought to insurance too, Pennsylvania regulators advised. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department recommends taking the time for minor fixes now, to save homeowner insurance claims later. “Making sure things are in …

Home Insurance Claimants Who Use Agents Happier Than Those Who Don’t

Satisfaction among home insurance claimants who file through agents is 50 points higher than it is for those who file claims directly. However, the percentage of customers filing through direct channels continues to increase. That is according to the J.D. …