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How to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Damage

How to Prepare Your Home for Hurricane Damage Hurricanes pose multiple threats to homes, including high winds, heavy rainfall, storm surge, and inland flooding. While no preparation can eliminate risk entirely, taking proactive steps before a storm can reduce damage, protect lives, and speed recovery. Hurricane season in the United States typically runs from June…

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Do I Need Flood Insurance?

Do I Need Flood Insurance? Flood insurance is one of the most misunderstood types of coverage. Many property owners assume it only applies to homes near water, or that homeowners insurance already covers flooding. In reality, flood risk and flood insurance rules are far more nuanced. The short answer is: sometimes flood insurance is required,…

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What Flood Insurance Covers

Flood insurance covers a specific type of water damage. It is not the same as homeowners insurance, and it is not the same as sewer backup or a slow leak. A flood policy is designed to cover direct physical loss caused by a qualifying flood event, subject to your policyโ€™s definitions, limits, and exclusions.  Start…

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