Millions of Americans risk their health and -2-
Millions of Americans risk their health and -2-

“My dad’s sleeping under a dining table because there’s no space,” he said. “My mom had bladder surgery at the end of April and [in] early May had to recover from bladder surgery while basically being homeless.” Comey’s experience is a stark illustration of what…
A Tiny Company Is Vouching for Risky Insurers
A Tiny Company Is Vouching for Risky Insurers

LaPlace, La., is the sort of town that is becoming a no-go zone for major insurance companies. Sandwiched between the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain outside of New Orleans, it is only about 10 feet above sea level and has an alarming history of serious…
Schiff revives INSURE Act to create federal reinsurance program
Schiff revives INSURE Act to create federal reinsurance program

US Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) has reintroduced the Incorporating National Support for Unprecedented Risks and Emergencies (INSURE) Act, legislation aimed at addressing instability in the residential insurance market through the creation of a federal catastrophic reinsurance program. The bill proposes a federally backed reinsurance mechanism…
Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards more than $1 million for hurricane recovery
Community Foundation of Sarasota County awards more than $1 million for hurricane recovery

The Community Foundation of Sarasota County recently awarded $1,050,046 through its Suncoast Disaster Recovery Fund to 17 nonprofits that support individuals who have faced hardship in the wake of Hurricanes Ian, Debby, Helene and Milton. “Last year’s hurricane season left our community reeling – destroying…
This lab is testing whether your house can stand up to a hurricane
This lab is testing whether your house can stand up to a hurricane

RICHBURG, S.C. — This hurricane season, your home could take a beating from strong winds, high flooding, and maybe even hail. It’s important to make sure your home is built to fight through any severe weather. Channel 9 Meteorologist Keith Monday took a tour of…
Things are changing fast in the home insurance market
Things are changing fast in the home insurance market

In the weeks after Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the Southeast, the price to rebuild has become a contentious topic in the home insurance market. For years, home insurers have identified climate change as a threat, cut coverage and increased premiums for properties in disaster-prone…
Resources from Nonprofits
Resources from Nonprofits

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Oct. 17, 2024) – In the wake of Hurricane Milton, more resources are available from nonprofit agencies for Floridians and Charlotte County residents: Insurance Help The Florida Division of Consumer Services assists insurance consumers in the aftermath of a disaster. https://myfloridacfo.com/division/consumers/storm/resources or…
After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process
After hurricanes, the business of rebuilding lives means navigating the insurance claims process

Now that the threat of Hurricanes Helene and Milton has receded, millions of homeowners and business-owners across Florida and the Southeastern U.S. are faced with traversing the often long and laborious process of using insurance to rebuild their lives. Immediately after disasters like these, property…
Navigating Insurance Claims After Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Navigating Insurance Claims After Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Insurance Claims After Hurricanes Helene and Milton: Quick Looks Understanding policies: Know your coverage limits, exclusions, and deductibles to determine if filing a claim is worthwhile. Documentation is key: Keep detailed records of damages, expenses, and interactions with adjusters to support your claim. Seek professional…
Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance
Homeowners hit by Hurricane Helene face the grim task of rebuilding without flood insurance

The Category 4 storm that first struck Florida’s Gulf Cost on September 26 has dumped trillions of gallons of water across several states, leaving a catastrophic trail of destruction that spans hundreds of miles inland A week after Hurricane Helene overwhelmed the Southeastern U.S., homeowners…
El exjefe del sindicato de la policía de Nueva York es acusado de robar de miles de dólares para su “lujoso estilo de vida”
El exjefe del sindicato de la policía de Nueva York es acusado de robar de miles de dólares para su “lujoso estilo de vida”

Ed Mullins, expresidente de la Asociación Benevolente de Sargentos, dimitió el año pasado de su cargo tras sufrir una redada del FBI en su casa de Manhattan. Por Jonathan Dienst y Marlene Lenthang – NBC News El expresidente del sindicato de la policía de Nueva…