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