People’s Trust Managed Repair Clause Survives Another Florida Legal Challenge October 17, 2024 By William Rabb After at least three appeals court decisions in the last four years, homeowner lawsuits that take issue with a Florida...
Progressive to Pay Policy Limits in Fatal Boat Crash That Involved Murdaugh’s Son October 16, 2024 By Staff and Wire Reports Progressive Insurance will pay $500,000, the policy limits, to the family of a young woman killed in a 2019 boat...
FEMA Workers Change Response Tactics in North Carolina After Threats October 16, 2024 By Gary D. Robertson and Sarah Brumfield RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Federal disaster workers paused and then changed some of their hurricane-recovery efforts in North Carolina, including...
Explaining Deductibles After Multiple Florida Hurricanes October 16, 2024 By Patrick Wraight Deductibles serve several purposes. They provide some premium relief for the insured. They make insureds less likely to file smaller...
The ‘Waffle House Index’ Helps Residents, FEMA Gauge a Storm’s Severity October 16, 2024 By Hannah Schoenbaum Golden hashbrowns, gravy-smothered biscuits and crispy waffles with a hearty helping of maple syrup are among the classic Southern comfort...
Far From Milton’s Eye, Tornadoes Wrought Unexpected Damage October 16, 2024 By Stephany Matat and Christopher Keller WELLINGTON, Fla. (AP) — Tony Brazzale, a diving boat captain who has lived for 10 years in his Wellington home...
Investigation Underway After Small Plane Crashes in Savannah Neighborhood October 15, 2024 SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Authorities were investigating Tuesday after one person died as a result of a small plane crash...
Floridians Cleaning up From Milton Hampered by Widespread Fuel Shortage October 15, 2024 By Russ Bynum, Brendan Farrington and Ty Oneil CORTEZ, Fla. (AP) — Floridians recovering from Hurricane Milton, many of whom were journeying home after fleeing hundreds of miles...
Volunteers Bring Solar Power to Hurricane Helene Disaster Zone October 15, 2024 By Gabriela Aoun Angueira Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Helene downed power lines and washed out roads all over North Carolina’s mountains, the constant...
Update: Milton’s 152,000 Claims So Far Mean New Pressure on Reinsurance, Rate Hikes October 15, 2024 By William Rabb Property Insurance claims from Hurricane Milton had topped more than 152,180 by Tuesday, with some $1.9 billion in estimated insured...