When getting Homeowners Insurance in the state of Texas, it is important to understand just what is, and is not, covered by these policies. While agents might be eager to assure you that any accident or damage can be quickly claimed under Homeowners Insurance policies, citizens in Texas found themselves…
Saving money when buying home insurance is often essential for Louisiana residents looking for the best coverage for the most reasonable rate. The Gulf Coast’s recent struggle with hurricanes has made it even more evident just how important sound, proper insurance coverage is for resident’s homes. Hurricane Katrina’s damage was…
When buying insurance, it is often hard for homeowners to know if they are buying too much or too little. When asking an agent, people expect and appreciate candor and honesty when it comes to know how much insurance is necessary to protect their home. This trust that is placed…
The law of Louisiana is very clear about its desire to protect the people from insurance companies and agents with bad intentions. All insurance agencies, whether Allstate, State Farm, or others, are governed by the law to be honest and clear about their policies. While the state would like it…
Texas drivers often have to worry about getting into an accident with uninsured drivers and all of the financial difficulties that come with the repairs and any injuries that result. Those with Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage purchase these policies in order to be protected from such possible problems. These policies (UM/UIM)…
In November of 2007, the Louisiana State Attorney General levied a suit against insurance providers in the Gulf Coast related to Hurricane Katrina business practices. The charges, including antitrust, collusion and price fixing violations, dealt with a system of claim denials that looked to take advantage of the confusion natural…
Insurance fraud is something everyone is aware of and leads to significantly higher premiums for anyone looking for protection. What the insurance companies do not talk about, though, is the very insurance fraud that goes on within the industry itself. While companies may drag their feet or act in bad…
Personal Injury Protection (PIP) automobile coverage in the state of Texas is a common insurance agreement in which the carrier will pay benefits to the policy holder because of “bodily injury resulting from a motor vehicle accident and sustained by a covered person.” Thus, helping someone financially who has been…
The recent series of storms to come through the Gulf region have caught even some of the most seasoned residents off-guard when it comes to making insurance claims. In the wake of these storms, Texas residents statewide have encountered a wide variety of problems when making their claims. It’s important…
The people of the Gulf Coast are well aware that hurricanes of all different intensities come and go through the region every summer. A Hurricane Checklist for anyone, whether you live in Houston, Galveston or Corpus Christi, Texas residents should have a list of things they do in the event…