As a policyholder, is it better to hire a contractor recommended by your insurance company or vet contractors on your own? Find out here. June 1, 2019 marked the start of Florida’s Hurricane season. It is also the time of year when Florida experiences an increase in other weather-related natural disasters like heavy rains, blustery winds, … Continue reading “How to Decide Whether to go with Your Insurer’s Preferred Contractor”
With assignment of benefits (AOB), a policyholder grants a third party – a home contractor, roofer, or plumber – permission to directly bill an insurer to settle a claim. That’s all about to change. As a homeowner, you know how time-consuming and costly minor repairs, such as replacing a damaged toilet or broken pool pump, … Continue reading “Assignment of Benefits: Florida Legislation Change that is Sure to Impact Residential & Commercial Policyholders”
When the apartment Marcus rented had a roof leak that caused damaged to his TV, laptop and bed, the landlord repaired the water damage to the roof and nothing else. That when he learned it was not the landlord’s responsibility to cover personal property — good thing he had renters insurance. South Florida’s rental market … Continue reading “4 Ways Renters Insurance Saves You Money”
Almost eleven months’ to the day, the V. family had a new roof to replace the one hurricane Irma damaged beyond repair. With the replacement roof completed, the family would now be able to have the interior wall, where water from the roof leaked into their master bedroom, replaced. As the reconstruction crew opened the … Continue reading “Policyholders: Gather Evidence Before You File Insurance Claims”