The following is an insurance claim question we answered for a policyholder through the United Policyholders Ask an Expert Forum. Q. We are survivors of Hurricane Maria. Our property sustained severe damages from the wind and rain. The insurance company´s adjuster reports damages amounting to $36,000. But they are only offering $10,000 arguing that we failed to…
Last week I got a call from a writer based in Florida who is doing an article for the AARP Magazine (American Association of Retired People). The reporter was doing research to coordinate information that may be useful to folks whom may have the unfortunate experience of suffering through a catastrophic event that many of us in…
Last week, I was interviewed by Deirdre Fernandes who covers the insurance industry for the Boston Globe. Her story Pricey car insurance policies test consumers discussed how more policyholders were likely to shop around for both home and auto insurance after the brutal winter left many homeowners disillusioned with their claim settlements and the coverage increases the insurance firms…
The end of November brings two significant events. The first is a full court press for the start of the holiday season, and the second is the end of the official Atlantic hurricane season. Regarding the former, let’s hope it is a good one. Things are looking good as the U. S. stock market continues…
With Super Storm Sandy’s anniversary at hand, not surprisingly, the national media is running a lot of stories on this Frankenstorm Halloween weather event. Having been there with our firm’s troops, we can bear witness to the awful devastation and impact on the communities and their residents lives from Sandy’s furry. Sandy has now been…