Thursday, November 17, 2011Insurance has a fairly simple purpose: help make policy holders financially whole, up to the limits of the policy, after losses experienced during an insurable event. While the goal of insurance is simple, its execution doesn’t always follow the same clean lines. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 12, 2011Farmers Insurance indicated Friday that it will raise homeowner premiums by nearly 10 percent next year for about half of its customers in North Texas and across the state. The higher rates, to take effect March 16, would affect about 350,000 Farmers customers who have either a Texas Family Home Policy or a Next Generation Home Policy. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 6, 2011The wildfires in Texas continue to roar out of control, destroying more than 1,000 homes. With seemingly no end to the flames in sight, more than 5,000 residents were evacuated from the most-threatened areas.Gov. Rick Perry told CBS that he hopes that today's forecast calling for cooler temperatures and slowing winds would help firefighters make headway. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 1, 2011Much as the risk of tornadoes, hurricanes, wild fires and other destructive weather forces vary from state to state, so does property insurance for homeowners. With costs and coverage levels as inconsistent as the weather itself, consumers must navigate a complex market to pick the right policies. READ MORE >>
Thursday, April 21, 2011Weather during the last couple of days has helped firefighters battle several massive wildfires in Texas that have destroyed hundreds of homes and more than a million acres of land. Mark Hanna, spokesman for the Insurance Council of Texas, said the state has received some rain and a favorable shift in winds. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 19, 2011Raise Your Deductible Deductibles are the amount of money you have to pay toward a loss before your insurance company starts to pay a claim, according to the terms of your policy. The higher your deductible, the more money you can save on your premiums. Nowadays, most insurance companies recommend a deductible of at least $500. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 12, 2011 The top U.S. product safety official said on Monday the agency has failed to persuade Chinese makers of defective drywall to compensate American homeowners, in a dispute that threatens to mar strained trade ties. The failure to persuade about 13 makers of contaminated drywall to redress American homeowners has been a major stumbling block for the U. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 17, 2010 Allstate Insurance has notified the Texas Department of Insurance that it will increase homeowner rates -- some by almost 10 percent. About 450,000 homeowners covered by Allstate Texas Lloyds will see a rate increase of 5.4 percent, effective Jan. 20. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, November 23, 2010The insurance industry just unveiled a giant, $40 million wind chamber that is capable of blowing down a house. The reason it was created? To test how improved construction methods and materials can prevent major damage during wind-driven catastrophes like hurricanes. READ MORE >>
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