Category Archives: Natural Disasters
What Is Loss of Use Coverage in Homeowners Insurance?
Imagine your home is damaged and you have no choice but to temporarily leave it while repairs are underway. The question arises: Where would you stay? Will the cost of a hotel or temporary apartment fit into your budget? This … Continue reading
ARE YOU PREPARED?
The Cost of Flooding It’s flood season, and if your area is affected by a flood, you could be left with some financial liability. How much exactly? This article explains: https://bit.ly/3EGvrcG Do You Know Your Flood Risk? Everyone is at … Continue reading
It’s Time to Get Prepared!
May 1st marked the arrival of National Hurricane Preparedness Week, and with the start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season fast approaching on June 1st, it’s time to get a strategy in place. Hurricanes cause vast amounts of damage and devastation, … Continue reading
New Laws Impacting Agents and Policy Issuance
Several new laws related to TWIA were passed by the Texas Legislature during this year’s regular legislative session. While most of them do not directly impact agents, we want you to have all of the information about how TWIA’s operations … Continue reading
New State Laws Affecting TWIA
New Laws Impacting Agents and Policy Issuance Policyholder Payment Grace Period: Before the legislative session, TWIA’s Board outlined several recommendations for the Texas Legislature on how to improve TWIA’s operations. House Bill 2920 is based on one of those recommendations … Continue reading
STORM PREP SAFETY AND CHECKLIST
The official start of Hurricane Season is June 1. And we all know Mother Nature can really pack a punch. Stay safe and prepare with these tips and guides. Be ready for whatever weather comes your way Basic Disaster Supplies List … Continue reading
HURRICANE PREPARATION AT HOME
From June through November, hurricanes are at their peak. During a hurricane, heavy rains and catastrophic winds barrel through coastal areas and can severely damage or destroy homes and businesses. To help you plan and remain safe at home during … Continue reading
Information for Employers and Group Health Plan Sponsors on COVID-19
States and the federal government have issued (or re-issued) guidance for employers in response to the recent novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As of March 14, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported more than … Continue reading
NOAA Predicts a near-normal year for hurricane season
Preparing for the 2019 Hurricane Season NOAA predicts a near-normal year The 2019 hurricane season has officially begun and will last until November 30. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a near-normal hurricane season for the Atlantic this … Continue reading
Hurricane season is coming
August will mark 2 years since Harvey. Some repairs are finished. Some people have sold their homes in different stages of repair. I know a couple people that had to demolish their home and build another house with a higher … Continue reading
