Tips for Consumers to Get Fair Treatment from Insurance Companies After Hurricane Isaias
Tips for Consumers to Get Fair Treatment from Insurance Companies After Hurricane Isaias

Washington, D.C. – Today the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and United Policyholders (UP) shared tips and resources to help consumers get their wind and flood insurance claims paid quickly, fully, and fairly in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. Initial estimates indicate that the storm…
Property insurance faces a new test as disaster losses accelerate
Property insurance faces a new test as disaster losses accelerate

Extreme weather is creating a more demanding environment for property owners, insurers, and communities. According to the National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), the United States recorded 27 confirmed billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2024, resulting in a total cost of $182.7 billion. These…
Get this key protection for your home before El Niño hits California
Get this key protection for your home before El Niño hits California

With El Niño expected to bring heavier and more frequent storms to California this winter, homeowners are being urged to consider flood insurance now, since standard home policies generally don’t cover flooding and some flood policies have waiting periods of up to 30 days before…
After storms bring damage to region, here’s what to know about filing an insurance claim
After storms bring damage to region, here’s what to know about filing an insurance claim

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the Rochester region continues to clean up from damage caused by Saturday’s storms, News10NBC is tracking another round of strong to severe storms for Tuesday. See our latest forecast here. News10NBC issued a Yellow Alert for locally heavy downpours, strong winds,…
‘A Band-Aid on a bullet wound’: New federal home insurance rule could leave you paying thousands out of pocket for a damaged roof
‘A Band-Aid on a bullet wound’: New federal home insurance rule could leave you paying thousands out of pocket for a damaged roof

While Americans were thrilled when the summer season began in late June, a slew of severe storms has likely dampened the mood for many in recent weeks. And the timing couldn’t have been worse. As Americans gathered to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday on July…