‘We’re All Going to See the Impact’ – Beryl Could Worsen Texas Insurance Crisis July 10, 2024 By Ezra Amacher Insurance agent Ian Hartgrove was one of many Houston residents caught off guard by the size of Hurricane Beryl, which...
Womack Named Vice Chair, Morrison Secretary-Treasurer at Texas Windstorm Insurer October 30, 2019 The board of directors of the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) have elected two individuals to fill the recently vacated...
Should you care about deductibles? August 1, 2018 By Patrick Wraight The deductible is such a familiar part of insurance that everyone thinks that they know everything about them. Yet, our...
California Earthquake Authority’s 2016 Changes Aim to Increase Policy Count December 29, 2015 By Don Jergler It’s about the closest thing to DIY earthquake insurance as one can get, though there’s definitely no indication that the...
Under Pressure, Louisiana Lowers Health Insurance Costs for State Workers November 9, 2014 By Melinda Deslatte Under pressure from lawmakers and retirees, Gov. Bobby Jindal’s administration announced it will lessen the impact of upcoming changes for...
Missouri Law Bars Contractors from Paying Deductibles on Commercial Property May 2, 2014 Missouri lawmakers have given final approval to legislation that supporters say is aimed at protecting commercial property. A 2011 Missouri...
Va. Boy Sets Up Lemonade Stand to Help Pay Neighbor’s $500 Deductible July 19, 2012 An 8-year-old Springfield boy who set up a lemonade stand to help his neighbors rebuild their home after it was...
Vermont Towns Seek Donations to Help People Post-Irene September 7, 2011 Vermont communities recovering from Tropical Storm Irene are seeking donations to help urgent family housing needs. Until state and federal...
Connecticut Asks Insurers to Waive Storm Deductibles for Irene Damages September 6, 2011 Connecticut is negotiating with several insurance companies to waive hurricane policy deductibles for coastal homeowners whose properties were damaged or...
Earthquake, Hurricane Keep Maryland Insurance Agents Busy September 1, 2011 By Allison Bourg First came the earthquake; then the hurricane. Now comes the bill. And with any luck, you have a decent insurance...