In a rare display of bipartisan unity, lawmakers in the Louisiana House of Representatives voted unanimously to support a bill that would put stricter controls on home insurance companies. House Bill 585 has since cleared the committee stage and is scheduled to be...
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Have you overlooked a major form of hurricane damage?
Damage to your home after a hurricane is often obvious and dramatic. High wind speeds can rip shingles off your house or even completely tear off the roof. Debris from trees or even furniture from your neighbor's yard might end up flying through your windows. There...
Are you ready to tackle this hurricane season?
Hurricane season just started on June 1, yet Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has already reminded all of us about the steps that we need to take when a hurricane inevitably comes our way. While it's important to understand what steps to take to avoid being the...
Does hurricane insurance cover flood damage?
If you live in an area where hurricanes are likely, then it’s important to have hurricane insurance. Your coverage will cover all kinds of problems that can arise from a hurricane, but what about flooding if the hurricane doesn’t hit your home directly (or even if it...
How to document your hurricane damage
When a hurricane strikes, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed -- and confused about where you need to start with your insurance claim. If your property is damaged due to the high winds and flooding that come along with a hurricane, here’s what you need to do next: Get as...
What is the timeline for a homeowner’s claim after a hurricane?
Residents in Louisiana can face some very frightening extreme weather, such as hurricanes. A hurricane could pull the roof off your house, crack the windows or even change how the building connects with the foundation. Strong winds, punishing rains and floodwaters...
Louisana: FEMA wants to hear from you
Did you suffer home damage from Hurricane Laura? Residents of Lake Charles and other nearby areas of Louisiana may want to learn more about how FEMA is reaching out. Those who suffered home damage may still need help, and FEMA wants to know. There are people who still...
How to get help with your hurricane insurance claim
Louisiana is known for its share of hurricanes every year, including Laura, Delta and Zeta. Most homeowners purchase hurricane insurance to help cover the cost of any damages that they incur from the storms, but insurers don't pay out on every claim. When filing a...
How does a hurricane claim and settlement work?
Louisiana residents find themselves concerned about impending hurricanes, as these natural disasters may impact the state. Home and business owners might look towards their insurance policies for financial protection after suffering losses from a storm. The settlement...
Watch out for contractor fraud post-hurricane
Louisiana is no stranger to active hurricanes and the damage that they can cause to homes and businesses. Unfortunately, for some storm victims, the damage is not only the weather. Many Louisiana residents find themselves getting scammed by roofing contractor fraud...