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Severe weather could mean higher out-of-pocket costs for Omaha homeowners needing roof repairs
18+ hour, 23+ min ago (308+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The cost of everything is on the rise. It costs more to buy groceries, it costs more to fill cars with gas, and now it could cost more to get through severe weather season. Don't let the…...
Minden homeowners face insurance deductible increases
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (352+ words) OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Homeowners in Minden are facing significant insurance deductible increases after filing claims for storm damage, with some seeing their deductibles jump from $1,000 to $5,000. Dennis Fett, a Minden resident known locally as "Mr. Peacock," filed two insurance claims…...
Expert urges people to check insurance policies for natural disaster coverage
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (325+ words) (InvestigateTV) " The U.S. in 2024 declared a major natural disaster, on average, once every four days, according to the International Institute for Environment and Development. In many cases, the scale of injuries and deaths were directly impacted by how prepared a community…...
Nearly half of homeowners saw insurance hikes this year, survey finds
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) (InvestigateTV) " A new survey from NerdWallet shows nearly half of U.S. homeowners experienced a rise in insurance premiums over the past year, and for many, the blame falls on extreme weather. According to Holden Lewis, a home and mortgage expert with…...