Demotech: Hurricane Michael — Ferocious and Focused, yet Finite

October 19th, 2018|News Releases|

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Hurricane Michael was the third-most intense Atlantic hurricane to make landfall in the United States, if measured by pressure. Only the 1935 Labor Day hurricane and Hurricane Camille in 1969 had higher pressure. Michael was also the strongest hurricane in terms of maximum sustained wind speed to strike [...]

Florida Property & Casualty Association Member Insurance Companies Ready to Assist Homeowners after Hurricane Michael

October 12th, 2018|News Releases|

In the aftermath of Hurricane Michael, the member companies of the Florida Property & Casualty Association (FPCA), an industry trade group comprised of Florida-based homeowners insurance companies, are prepared to help their customers. “After ensuring that everyone in your home is safe, and that your property is secure, we advise you to contact your insurance agent [...]

Consumer Protection Coalition urges homeowners, automobile owners to beware of dangers of signing an AOB to repair hurricane damage

October 9th, 2018|News Releases|

With Hurricane Michael rapidly approaching Florida, the Consumer Protection Coalition has launched a series of digital ads warning homeowners and insured drivers to beware of the dangers of signing an Assignment of Benefits (AOB) to start repairs for damage caused by the storm. The CPC urges consumers to beware of requests from home repair vendors [...]