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Renters insurance: A Milwaukee renter sounds alarm on impact of protection
7+ hour, 2+ min ago (247+ words) An electrical fire and flooding caused part of Ebony Martin's ceiling to collapse during the 7 years she spent in her home. "I did make memories in this home until all the problems," Martin said. Because Martin did not have renters…...
New Berlin homeowner sues USAA after insurance reverses flood claim denial
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (548+ words) NEW BERLIN, Wis. " A New Berlin homeowner is suing USAA after the insurance company initially denied his flood damage claim, only to reverse course once he hired an attorney. Chris Taber's basement flooded in August when his sump pump failed…...
Homeowners explore disaster relief options as SBA program could provide a low-interest loan option
8+ mon, 5+ day ago (412+ words) GREENFIELD, Wis. " Every time Terry Crawford walks down to his basement, he envisions what it used to look like before the August floods changed everything. "It was full of stuff. Most of it got water-logged and we had to get…...
West Allis renters weigh insurance coverage after historic floods
9+ mon, 3+ day ago (421+ words) WEST ALLIS, Wis. " Residents are trying to recoup their losses after historic floods destroyed their property, and are finding that some of their insurance plans are more helpful than others. At the Element 84 Apartments, many renters are finding how far…...
West Allis homeowners frustrated by insurance delays after devastating floods
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (497+ words) WEST ALLIS " Homeowners across the Milwaukee metro area are growing increasingly frustrated as they wait for insurance companies to respond to their flood damage claims. TMJ4 has been hearing from residents who say they're getting no response on when adjusters will…...
West Allis family loses home to flooding, faces insurance denial as many others struggle with similar claims
9+ mon, 1+ week ago (516+ words) WEST ALLIS " A West Allis family is facing the devastating reality that their flood-damaged home may be a total loss, with insurance unlikely to cover the damages. TMJ4 is hearing from dozens of other homeowners experiencing similar insurance denials following recent…...
'How do you put a price on some things?' Who will pay for water main break damage?
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (426+ words) MILWAUKEE " Crews are still trying to figure out what caused a water main to break, flooding a neighborhood near I-94 and Hawley Road in Milwaukee. Residents continue to clean up the damage, but they're wondering "who will pay for their losses?...