Insurance
While Relatively Few Homeowners in Catastrophe-Prone Areas Have Earthquake or Flood Insurance Coverage, Those with Flood Insurance Are Significantly Less Satisfied with Their Policies Overall
September 1, 2011 Posted by RealEstateRama
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, CA – September 1, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Among homeowners insurance policyholders, those with flood insurance tend to be significantly less satisfied with their policy coverage, compared with policyholders who opt not to carry it, according to the J.D. Power and Associates 2011 U.S. National Homeowners Insurance StudySM released today.
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Hurricane Irene Underscores Importance of Reauthorizing National Flood Insurance Program
August 26, 2011 Posted by NAR
Washington, DC – August 26, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As homeowners across the East Coast brace for Hurricane Irene and the heavy rains that are expected to fall over the next few days, the current threat underscores the importance of flood insurance, which is the only way for homeowners to financially protect their property or businesses from flood damages.
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CFO Jeff Atwater Announces Arrest of Central Florida Contractor in Sinkhole Repair Billing Scam
August 16, 2011 Posted by Florida RealEstateRama
TALLAHASSEE, FL – August 16, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater today announced the arrest of an Oviedo business owner for overbilling State Farm Insurance Company for fraudulent sinkhole claim repairs. Michael Hodge, owner of A&M Contracting Company, is charged with multiple counts of racketeering and insurance fraud involving billings of materials he never used to repair properties in Orange, Seminole and Volusia counties.
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Lt. Governor Taylor Announces Ohio Auto and Homeowners Rates Remain Competitive in 2010
August 12, 2011 Posted by Ohio RealEstateRama
COLUMBUS, OH – August 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Lieutenant Governor and Department of Insurance Director Mary Taylor announced Ohio’s 2010 average auto and homeowners insurance rates were among the most competitive in the United States. The De…
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OFIR Releases PSAs Helping Consumers Shop for Auto, Home Insurance
August 9, 2011 Posted by Michigan RealEstateRama
LANSING, MI – August 9, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — The Office of Financial and Insurance Regulation (OFIR) announced today that it has released radio public service announcements (PSAs) aimed at helping Michigan consumers shop around for more affordable automobile and homeowners insurance rates. The PSAs, which can be heard on radio stations throughout the state, advise Michigan drivers and homeowners to use OFIR resources to help them stretch their insurance dollar.
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New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs Takes Action Against Seven Illegal “Mortgage Loan Modification” Providers and Seek Restitution for Consumers
August 3, 2011 Posted by Associa
NEWARK, NJ – August 3, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — Continuing the State’s on-going efforts to thwart fraudulent “mortgage loan modification” enterprises, Attorney General Paula T. Dow and the State Division of Consumer Affairs filed administrative actions against seven businesses for illegally offering mortgage modification services to homeowners in dire financial straits. State law requires that anyone providing these services in New Jersey be licensed as a Debt Adjuster by the Department of Banking and Insurance, or be otherwise authorized.
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Market Share on Rise for Manufactured Housing Industry
August 3, 2011 Posted by RealEstateRama
Arlington, VA – August 3, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — As the United States continues to deal with a still-struggling economy, it might be easy to assume that all of the housing industry is part of the same scenario. However, industry leaders such as Thayer Long, president and CEO of the Manufactured Housing Institute (MHI), believe manufactured housing is a key economic solution for present and future home buyers.
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SMARTERSAFER.ORG URGES SENATE TO IMMEDIATELY ACT ON NFIP REFORM AFTER HOUSE PASSES REAUTHORIZATION ON AN OVERWHELMING BIPARTISAN VOTE
July 13, 2011 Posted by Smartersafer.org
Washington, DC – July 13, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — SmarterSafer.org today urged the United States Senate to immediately act on National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) reform without weakening the legislation’s effectiveness. The House of Representatives passed legislation to reauthorize the program until Sept. 30, 2016 on an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 406-22.
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Does Your Mobile Home Insurance Cover Flood?
July 12, 2011 Posted by FEMA
BISMARCK, N.D. – July 12, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — North Dakota residents whose mobile homes have been flooded will need to provide proof that their mobile home insurance has no flood coverage before they can receive disaster housing assistance fr…
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Second Building Phase at Cranberry Hill Estates Selling Briskly
July 1, 2011 Posted by Connecticut RealEstateRama
SHELTON, CT – July 1, 2011 – (RealEstateRama) — A one-of-a-kind mix of classic style, smart energy-efficient features and luxurious amenities have helped propel steady sales at Shelton’s new Cranberry Hill Estates as phase two of construction at the Armstrong Road community continues, reports John Tarducci, Senior Vice President of the New Homes Division at William Raveis Real Estate, Mortgage & Insurance.
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