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Weathering the Storm: How IBHS Is Revolutionizing Building Safety

Insurance Journal

I recently watched the new movie Twisters starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Glen Powell, which gives viewers a fantastic and frightening look at the damage tornadoes and severe weather can cause to American communities. Early in the film, storm chaser/scientist Javi, …

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Tips for Buying Home Insurance

Bankers Insurance

TIPS FOR BUYING HOME INSURANCE For millions of Americans, home insurance remains an essential financial safeguard. The homeowners insurance market is complicated and dynamic, and many policyholders have experienced increased rates in recent years despite no changes to their coverage or claims filed. 3 or 5 years).

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Top Building Insurance Pitfalls To Trigger F.O.M.O.

Property Insurance Centre

Top Building Insurance Pitfalls Here are some common pitfalls to avoid when getting building insurance in the UK: – Underinsuring. Insure your building at the amount that it will cost to rebuild it and not at the current market value when securing block of flats insurance. What is Covered?

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Avoiding Common Home Insurance Claims During Renovations

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

However, amidst the excitement, it's crucial to undertake precautions to avoid common pitfalls that could lead to home insurance claims. Check for Pipes Before Drilling or Cutting Through Walls One of the most common mistakes during home renovations is accidentally cutting through water pipes.

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Why is landlord insurance more expensive than home insurance?

Cover4LetProperty

At its simplest, therefore, a home is a home, whilst let property is a business asset. To understand why landlord insurance is typically more expensive than standard home insurance, it might be helpful to go back to the basics of insurance itself.

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Thunderstorm Safety: Be prepared for thunderstorms and severe weather.

Shield Insurance Agency

The Red Cross | Thunderstorm | Home Insurance | Auto Insurance | Contact Us Need Help Now? Thunderstorms often bring powerful winds that can knock down trees, power lines, and mobile homes, intense rainfall that causes flash floods, tornadoes, lightning strikes that can spark fires, as well as damaging hail.

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How the Climate Crisis is Impacting the UK Property Insurance Market

Property Insurance Centre

Recent data from 2023 and 2024 highlights the financial strain on insurers and property owners alike, driven by more severe storms, heavy rainfall, and unpredictable weather patterns. Rising Claims Due to Extreme Weather In 2023, UK insurers faced record-breaking claims from weather-related damage.