The Chubb Corp., which posted Superstorm Sandy-related pre-tax costs of $882 million in its latest earnings report, said there would be some adjustments to underwriting and pricing in the Northeast region going forward. Dino Robusto, president of personal lines and …
New York’s attorney general says a growing number of people are seeking legal assistance for battles with insurance companies over damage caused by Superstorm Sandy. Attorney General Eric Schneiderman said Wednesday that he is awarding $743,000 in grants to 18 …
Severe Weather Awareness Week in Georgia has been schedule for Feb. 4 – 8, and the state’s Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens wants to remind homeowners of some important insurance tips to protect their property from tornadoes, flooding and other weather-related …
The past and current owners of a south Lincoln, Neb., home are being sued by a man who was hurt when he crashed his bike on a trail near the house in 2011. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that Christopher …
A leading New York lawmaker introduced two pieces of legislation this month to help homeowners better understand their insurance coverages and to tighten the timeframe requirements for insurers when responding to claims following catastrophes.Details of the proposed legislation are as …
The New Jersey Assembly’s financial institutions and insurance committee gave approval Monday, Jan. 14, to a recently introduced bill that seeks to make it easier for homeowners to understand what their policy covers and does not cover. The bill, A3642, …
State Farm Fire and Casualty Co. resolved its dispute against former Penn State assistant football coach Jerry Sandusky over the insurer’s homeowners coverage. At issue was whether State Farm would be obligated to pay for any defense costs or awards …
An Ogden man accused of killing a police officer during a drug raid at his home is suing his insurance company over its rejection of his homeowner’s damage claim stemming from the shootout. Matthew Stewart, in his complaint filed Jan. …
As low temperatures sweep across the Northeast, ice dams increasingly are becoming a hazard for home and business owners alike.And with winter weather continuing, The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. in Worcester, Mass. is advising property owners to take action to …
The utterly mundane task of bringing a garbage can back from the curb put a broad grin on Guy Mazzanti’s face Monday, Jan 7. Seaside Heights’ retired police commissioner had been living with a daughter in Maryland since Superstorm Sandy …
