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Insurance agents processing storm damage
1+ day, 20+ min ago (273+ words) Tornado damage in Ringle, WI (WAOW) RINGLE, WI (WSAU-WAOW) " It's now been one week since a tornado ripped through Ringle, damaging at least 70 homes. And as families work to put their lives back together, there are many questions about what…...
Global insured catastrophe losses set to hit $107 billion in 2025, report shows
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (387+ words) Dec 16 (Reuters) " Annual global insured losses from natural catastrophes are expected to hit $107 billion in 2025, driven by the Los Angeles wildfires and severe convective storms in parts of the United "States, a Swiss Re Institute study showed on Tuesday. The…...
US government shutdown threatens home sales in flood-prone areas, report says
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (341+ words) WASHINGTON (Reuters) -A shutdown of the U. S. government could hinder the accessibility of insurance coverage to prospective homeowners in flood-prone areas, and cost the already struggling housing market billions of dollars in delayed contract closings, data showed on Tuesday. The report…...
Consumers Should Seek Trustworthy Contractors After Flood Damage
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (233+ words) MADISON, Wis. " Recent flooding has caused widespread damage in Wisconsin. Consumers whose homes, vehicles, or other properties were damaged will likely seek out repair contractors, but they should practice caution while doing so. "Vulnerable consumers are often targeted by scammers....