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Former Louisiana attorney charged in Hurricane Ida insurance fraud scheme

By Nolan Mckendry | The Center Square A former Louisiana managing attorney for a Texas law firm accused of defrauding hundreds of Hurricane Ida victims has been federally charged, more than…

Hey everyone, need a quick

Hey everyone, need a quick identification on this specific ridge vent setup.

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Blue Ridge Parkway seeks public input on Linville Falls Recovery Plan

ASHEVILLE — On Sept. 1, Blue Ridge Parkway will open a 30-day public comment period for a site management plan to restore visitor access, rebuild storm-damaged facilities and ensure a

Adam Riese revamps homeowners insurance

W&W is pitching the update at what it calls digitally savvy customers with a strong appetite for prevention, citing extreme weather and building-technology risks as the drivers.

As G20 shines global spotlight on Asheville, some residents say Trump has failed to fund recovery

Demonstrators held a trio of events to protest what they say is the failure of the Trump administration and Congress to help the region fully rebuild.

Texas homeowners urged to check policies as extreme weather drives up costs, shifts coverage

Insurers coping with mounting weather losses are changing what many Texans pay and how their policies work, including higher premiums, larger deductibles, and different coverage options.

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Unsealed court documents reveal State Farm saved $1.4 billion as weather, roof claims worsened

The documents, released last week, are at the heart of a yearslong legal battle embroiling State Farm and nearly 1,000 homeowners.

In HelloNation, Insurance Expert Austin Budreau Discusses How Often to Review Insurance

/PRNewswire/ -- How often should you review your insurance, and what changes make it necessary? That's the question answered in a HelloNation article featuring...

A really small roof… on

A really small roof… on a roof. I’m not sure how else to explain it other than a tiny roof built on a roof. I was stopped at a traffic light briefly when I noticed it, so I only had enough time to take a picture but not enough to notice any other details except what can be seen in the photo. I think there is some kind of mesh or type of barrier at the front of it, rather than being an open hole. My guess is a vent…

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Escalating hail risk: Munich Re Specialty warns of billion-dollar threat

Munich Re Specialty highlights rising hail damage and roof costs, urging proactive risk mitigation and research-backed solutions.

Exclusive: Florida, Louisiana rank among least affordable, least available home insurance markets, Triple-I Index shows

Florida and Louisiana rank among the least affordable and least available U.S. states for homeowners insurance, according to a new Affordability Index from the Insurance Information Institute, though both markets are showing early signs of recovery after…

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Western North Carolina Pleaded for Hurricane Help. It Got ICE Instead.

As the G20 descends on Asheville, North Carolina, the communities that helped rebuild after Hurricane Helene live in fear of Trump’s immigration regime.

Insurance Expert Jack Sughrue Explains Bundling Insurance for Denver Homeowners in HelloNation

/PRNewswire/ -- Is bundling insurance really the best way for Denver homeowners to save on coverage? HelloNation has published an article that provides the...

NC to get another $137 million from FEMA for disaster recovery

FEMA will fund 114 recovery and mitigation projects, including repairs to Hendersonville's Lincoln Circle and Robinson Terrace housing complexes.

Why more homeowners across the U.S. are turning to an insurance that offers less coverage

As traditional insurers retreat from areas most vulnerable to extreme weather, more Americans struggling to find coverage are seeking out surplus line plans.

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FEMA announces additional $137 million for North Carolina recovery

WASHINGTON - FEMA announced an additional $137 million for 114 recovery and mitigation projects, bringing the total support to more than $7.5 billion for Helene and other recent disasters.

Homeowners in Black neighborhoods are paying more for insurance. Pittsburgh offers a troubling example.

Lyft driver Elwin Green knew exactly what he was paying to insure his Homewood home. What he didn’t know was that his homeowners insurance bill was...

$3.8M in federal aid secured for Helene recovery in western North Carolina

Congressman Tim Moore announced $3.8 million in federal FEMA funding for Hurricane Helene recovery projects in Lake Lure, Chimney Rock, and Polk County.