TEXAS (KXAN) — As Texans impacted by Hurricane Beryl begin assessing any storm damages, the Texas Department of Insurance is stressing the importance of kickstarting a claim process. “If you’ve never ...

PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - When it comes to hurricane season, it is best to be proactive. While sandbags and boarded up windows are some great pre-cautions right before a storm, there are some ...

Key Takeaways Electrical fires caused 425 deaths, more than 1,200 injuries, and $1.6 billion in property damage a year between 2015 and 2019.Unplugging appliances before you leave your home can ...

DIP DOWN INTO THE 20S. THAT’S COMING UP. AND FOR HOMES AND CARS HIT HARD WITH HAIL. THE NEXT STEP IS FILING AN INSURANCE CLAIM. KMBC NINE SAM WHITE IS IN CLAYCOMO RIGHT NOW TO WALK US THROUGH THAT ...

Whether or not your home insurance company will pay a roof insurance claim depends on what caused the damage to your roof. Home insurance may cover roof damage if a tree falls on your house, but not ...

A checklist identifying the steps that a commercial policyholder should take when filing a claim under a first-party property insurance policy. Physical loss or damage to insured property. Various ...

The state's largest insurer defends its record of closing claims without payment at first meeting since hurricanes' one-two punch The percentage of claims that have been or will be closed without ...

Tornado damage is generally included under homeowners insurance rather than requiring separate coverage. Most insurers consider tornadoes a part of standard coverage for windstorm-related damage. We ...

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