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American Family Field insurance costs drop again as flood risk falls
17+ hour, 21+ min ago (113+ words) American Family Field's public owner is seeing a second consecutive annual insurance premium decline, reversing years of escalating costs. American Family Field insurance costs drop again as flood risk falls Climate change brings flood concerns American Family Field's tax-supported owner…...
Does home and rent insurance cover flood damage? What to know after Milwaukee floods
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (372+ words) If your home or apartment was left damaged by the floods, it may be time to check your insurance policy. Unfortunately, most insurance policies don't cover flood damage, so many southeast Wisconsin residents may have to pay large out-of-pocket costs…...
Did severe flash flood damage your home, car? Here are repair tips from State Farm, AAA
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (278+ words) The historic downpour and flash flooding in the Milwaukee area on Aug. 9 and Aug. 10 has left many residents facing damage to their property. As of Monday, Aug. 11, State Farm received nearly 2,500 claims related to the rain and water events in…...
Insurers field thousands of claims from Wisconsin following historic rainfall, flooding
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (564+ words) Insurance companies have been fielding thousands of claims from southeast Wisconsin residents and businesses hit hard by historic rainfall that led to widespread flooding and sewer backups over the weekend. In Wauwatosa, some residents along the Menomonee River were forced…...
Not many people in Wisconsin have flood insurance. Here's what to know about how it works.
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (877+ words) As residents across the Milwaukee area assess the scope of damage from the weekend deluge, just 1,186 households have federal flood insurance policies in place. As emergency crews continue responding to hundreds of calls, it isn't clear yet what the toll…...
Does car insurance cover flood damage? What drivers should know after Milwaukee flooding
7+ mon, 1+ week ago (435+ words) When relentless downpours pounded Milwaukee over the weekend, streets quickly turned into rivers. Flash flooding swamped low-lying neighborhoods, stranded vehicles and forced road closures as more than 10 inches of rain fell in some areas. In what experts described as a…...
Before hurricane season peaks: Here’s what you need to document now for home insurance
8+ mon, 6+ day ago (793+ words) If you're a Florida homeowner, the time to review your insurance policy and prepare your home for the 2025 Hurricane Season is now. The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30, with the peak of the season on Sept. 10. If…...
ARC Restoration Expands Water Damage Services in Denver to Combat Home & Business Disruptions
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (838+ words) Water damage can seriously disrupt both the structure of homes and businesses and the lives of those who use them," said Chris Barnett, CEO of ARC Restoration. By expanding our services, we aim to provide our clients with quick, trustworthy,…...
It's hurricane season. Florida's property insurance isn't ready. | Opinion
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (519+ words) Prior to the start of this legislative session, Florida lawmakers were widely expected to make progress toward improving resilience of properties, including increased funding for the My Safe Florida Home grant, while also letting the recent legal reforms credited with…...
9 questions about Florida hurricane season, from preparation to politics, answered by our experts
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (832+ words) "With FEMA gutted, and NOAA gutted, the insurance industry in Florida in shambles, and the fact that most of the roofing and construction companies (used to) mostly employ immigrants, just what exactly are we supposed to do?" Politics and insurance…...