Flood Insurance Archives - Joseph W. McCartin Insurance, Inc.

Jun 05

Flooding: What Damage Can It Do to My House?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Flood Insurance, Home Owner, Personal Insurance

Many people think that flood damage is covered by their home insurance policies. It’s not. And that could be a costly assumption. Thinking about all that you could lose, flood insurance coverage is a smart and safe choice.https://www.erieinsurance.com/blog/flooded-house

Apr 26

What to Know About Erie’s Extended Water Coverage

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Flood Insurance, Personal Insurance

We can’t say it enough: If it can rain (or snow), it can flood. Flooding can happen in a matter of minutes, or it may creep up slowly, but either way it can cause massive amounts of damage. Unfortunately, most people don't know that their homeowner's policy doesn’t cover flooding. Erie’s Extended Water coverage is here to ease uncertainties and…

Nov 11

Flood Insurance Basics

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Flood Insurance

Catastrophic floods can impact consumers anywhere in the country. Whether you live in an area that has a low or high risk of flooding, you should buy flood insurance if you own or rent property. (more…)

Sep 23

Unpreparedness is Flooding American Homeowners

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Flood Insurance, Insurance

Floods are the leading disaster in the United States. Replacement cost coverage fully replaces your belongings and home in the event of a disaster. (more…)

May 10

Does your homeowners policy cover against flooding?

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Flood Insurance, Home Insurance

If you think that your homeowners policy covers you for everything, you might want to look carefully at your coverage. One thing that some people are shocked by is the fact that it does not cover you if your house is damaged by a flood. This kind of damage can be very costly to have to pay for out of…

Feb 12

Some things to know about homeowners insurance

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance earthquake, Flood Insurance

A homeowners policy is not just a policy that covers and protects your home and valuable contents in the case of loss, but it is a policy that can also raise a few questions as to what is covered and what is not. This is partially due to the fact that not all insurance companies will write a policy the same as…

Aug 28

Hurricane Insurance FAQs

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Business Insurance, Flood Insurance

by John Karcher, Published August 27, 2012, FOXBusiness Hurricane Isaac is barreling towards the Gulf Coast, forcing many businesses and homeowners to check their insurance plans. Of course, the best time to prepare for hurricanes is before they are headed your way, but it's never too late to plan. Here are answers to some commonly asked hurricane-insurance questions, answers that…

Oct 05

Flood Insurance Program extended til September 2011

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Congress, Flood Insurance

National Flood Insurance Program Extended for One Year Big “I” vows to continue working toward much needed reforms including adding business interruption insurance and additional living expenses coverage to the program. WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 30, 2010 — The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) today commended President Barack Obama for signing S. 3814, the…

Sep 01

Hurricane Earl Media Advisory

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Business Insurance, Flood Insurance

Trusted Choice® agents offer consumer safety tips as massive storm churns toward Eastern Seaboard. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 1, 2010 – Severe weather from Hurricane Earl is headed toward the East Coast of the United States. Dangerous weather leaves behind paths of destruction and experts say harsh conditions from this storm are likely from the Carolinas to New England. The Independent…

May 11

Flood assistance in times of disaster

By Joseph W. McCartin Insurance Flood Insurance, Home Insurance

Mike McCartin was interviewed by cnn.com for an article on flood insurance. Check out the link below link. McCartin Insurance gets a mention at www.money.cnn.com http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/06/pf/saving/flood_assistance/index.htm

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