The leading cause of Christmas tree fires and property damage was short circuit or ground fault (21%). In this category, electrical failure other than short circuit ranked second in number of fires, injuries and property damage with the exception of the “other known” category. According to the
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According to the insurance journal, Allstate insurance has asked Texas regulators to raise their homeowner insurance rates by as much as 10 percent for many of it’s customer base. Allstate spokesman Joe McCormick told the Dallas Morning News that the industry is concerned about the potential for
Read more →Dr. Robert Hartwig, CPCU | December 15, 2011 In their new report, “Repeat Offenders: How the Insurance Industry Manufactures Crises and Harms America,” co-authors Robert Hunter and Joanne Doroshow claim that that the property/casualty insurance industry “manufactures” crises in order to justify raising rates and that the
Read more →NU Online News Service, Dec. 02, 2:16 p.m. EST WASHINGTON—The Senate is preparing to vote on legislation next week which would extend the current National Flood Insurance Program for at least six months, confirming that the outlook for a long-term extension for the program any time soon
Read more →On November 18, Congress approved another short-term extention on the National Flood Insurance Program; extending authorization for the program until December 16, 2011.
Read more →Understanding the role your Dallas home insurance deductibles play in a homeowners insurance policy is an important part of getting the most out of your policy. The deductible is the amount you will pay out of pocket in the event of a claim before the insurance policy
Read more →Reading information and watching footage of the Texas wildfires reminds us of the importance of being prepared for the worst. Record drought conditions in the state combined with dry winds can be a disaster in the making . When wildfires start, a family can only have moments,
Read more →Regrdelss of wether you’re having a vacation, a cookout, or simply playing in the backyard; there are inherent risks associated with being outside around home. Keep these tips from the Home Safety Council handy so that your next event does not turn into a trip to an
Read more →According to the insurance journal, A.M. Best Company affirmed Texas Based National Lloyds Insurance Company the financial strength of (A) or Excellent. Its issuer credit rating (ICR) remains an “a+” as well. National Lloyds is a subsidiary of London based Hilltop Holdings Inc.
Read more →Spring comes early in Texas. The Texas winter is over and now it’s time for what else? After a long, dark winter, spring’s bright sun and warm winds here. However, if you are a home owner, you might want to consider these spring home maintenance tips to get your home in top shape for the Texas conditions.
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