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IMPORTANT CLAIM INFORMATION
This brochure focuses on helping you work with your insurance company’s representatives. Homeowners insurance policies typically provide coverage for the dwelling, personal property and other expenses related to the loss, such as temporary housing. Your insurance company representatives have training and experience in helping homeowners recover from disasters and good advice to help the recovery process go smoothly. Most of the tips and suggestions offered here are aimed at helping to start that process.
Help your customers create a home inventory
It’s important for your customers to keep a home inventory — especially these days, with the popularity of flat-screen televisions, iPhones, video games and other expensive electronics
As Weather Warms, Property Owners Urged to Buy Flood Insurance
Having flood insurance will be increasingly important this year as spring rain combines in many parts of the U.S. with the melting of record snowfall, according to the Insurance Information Institute.
75% Chance of Major Hurricane Hitting Atlantic Coast, Says Forecaster
The Colorado State University forecasting team Wednesday maintained its 2010 Atlantic hurricane season forecast of 18 named tropical storms, 10 expected to become hurricanes. It predicted five of the hurricanes would be major, of Category 3 or greater.
Stolen Wallets, ID's Most Common Causes of ID Fraud
Victims of identity theft are most often targeted via burglary, stolen wallets and pilfered identifications, according to a new survey on identity fraud.
Homeowners Coverage Knowledge Gap Wide Among Consumers
Many Americans admit to having a knowledge gap when it comes to what their home insurance actually covers, according to a new survey.