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AccuWeather predicts another active hurricane season in 2021
According to AccuWeather, a private weather forecasting service, another busy hurricane season looks imminent, but thankfully it will not be as destructive as last year. The forecast calls for seven to ten hurricanes. Three to five of these are forecast to be major...
Severe storm damages Panama City Beach business and homes
Panama City, Florida, March 18, 2021 -- A severe storm damaged a Panama City Beach business and several homes when a severe storm passed through the area early Thursday morning. Strong winds can easily cause damage to your roof so it's important to diagnose any...
Four names from 2019 and 2020 hurricane seasons to be retired
On March 17th the World Meteorological Organization wrapped up its three-day annual session. As a result, the following tropical storm names have been retired; Dorian, Laura, Eta and Iota. Their retirement continues the tradition of avoiding the repetition of names...
Per a new survey, Floridians are more concerned about climate change than the majority of Americans
According to a poll conducted by the Florida-based Saint Leo University Polling Institute, Floridians are more concerned about climate change than most Americans. Additionally, the level of concern among Republicans in weather-ravaged South Florida is higher than most...
ILG’s Kimesha Smith Gives Insight on “Loss Of Use Coverage” | Insurance.com
Loss of use coverage provided by your homeowners insurance policy helps pay for additional living expenses that incur in the event your home is severely damaged, making it temporarily uninhabitable. Think of temporary rent, hotel stays, storage and moving costs etc....
ILG’s Nicole Shacket Shares Tips on “How to File a Home Insurance Claim” | Insurance.com
Before filing a property insurance claim in Florida, you want to make sure you're prepared and understand the property insurance claims process. In a recent article on Insurance.com, ILG's supervising attorney, Nicole Shacket, and other industry experts provide tips...
20 Names Florida will Worry About this Hurricane Season
Even though the official June 1st start to the Atlantic storm season is less than 100 days away, the past six storm season have all gotten off to an early start, with storms forming before June. The 2020 hurricane season ended as one of the most aggressive on record,...
HOMEOWNERS BEWARE: SB 76 & HB 305 Do NOT Benefit You! Here’s Why…
This Legislative Session has already begun and the proposed bills (damaging to homeowners) are on track to be passed. We need to band together to stop this legislation and protect Florida homeowners. Here’s everything you need to know about SB 76 and HB 305 and why...
Are your AOB Claims being Paid by the Insurance Companies?
Reports from mitigation companies, roofers and plumbers indicate that Florida insurers are clamping down on AOB claims, citing 2019’s HB7065 stricter limits and procedures as well as denying and underpaying claims based on paperwork and procedural issues. Insurance...
Overnight storms provided reprieve from cold, but frigid temps will return
Source: Pensacola News Journal Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa counties are expected to see potentially damaging storms — possible tornadoes — and now large hail Wednesday night into Thursday morning, sandwiched between frigid cold days for a wild weather week in...
Hurricane Michael-damaged homes in Big Bend could be fixed thanks to Florida program
On January 29th, the Florida department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) announced that the application period is open to homeowners in Hurricane Michael affected areas for the Rebuild Florida Housing Repair and Replacement Program. The program which initially launched...
Climate change has caused billions of dollars in flood damages, according to Stanford researchers
Stanford researchers recently conducted a study which sheds light on climate change’s contribution to the rising financial impact of flooding. Published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the research unveiled that intensifying...
Homeowners And Insurance Companies Will Grapple With Climate Change In 2021
In the year 2020 we saw hurricanes and wildfires ravage the United States. Now, insurance companies are raising rates and dropping customers across the board. According to Accuweather, in 2018 alone, the wildfires in California cost residents and insureres $400...
Dealing with Mold? Here’s What You Need to Know
Mold is one issue that all homeowners wish to avoid. However, if you are faced with mold- do not panic. There are many tips and techniques that can help you clean after discovering mold in your home. Make sure to fix the problem immediately. Whether it was a...
WE LITIGATE YOUR AOB DISPUTES
While many Florida property claim law firms have stopped taking AOB cases as a result of House Bill 7065 becoming effective last year, Insurance Litigation Group (ILG) continues to successfully litigate AOB disputes with Florida property insurance companies on behalf...
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