Owning a home is a major accomplishment. Losing a home is devastating, especially when it comes to severe weather conditions or damages caused by an unexpected event. In order to create some peace of mind, homeowners in Louisiana and elsewhere will take measures to...
Hurricane Property Damage Insurance Claims
It’s time to check your property insurance policy
The damage caused by Hurricane Laura is a powerful reminder that the tropical storm season has arrived for people who live along the Texas-Louisiana-Florida Gulf Coast. Having the right kind and amount of insurance coverage can be the difference between suffering a...
Points to remember if a tree falls on your home
A tree falling on your home can do considerable damage to the structure. When you realize that this has happened, you need to ensure that you’re doing what you can to get things back to normal as quickly as possible. For homeowners, this can mean having to deal with...
Financial aid to protect your Louisiana home from storms
If you live in Louisiana, you know the next big storm could be the one that gets you. If you are in a financial position to make specific improvements to your home, it may pay off in the long run. The right measures could increase the chance that your house survives...
What happens when hurricane winds damage your business sign?
Few things are as critical to your business's branding and success as your company's signage. Once you have created a unique logo, getting it out where the public can see it can help both attract spontaneous traffic flow to your business and ensure that interested...
A delayed payout or low settlement might be a sign of bad faith
Given that your home is one of the biggest investments you make in your life, you protect it with insurance and by being proactive with repairs and upkeep. Unfortunately, circumstances outside your control can damage or even destroy your home. A lightning strike could...
What can you do when an insurer won’t pay for property damage?
Louisiana is a beautiful place to live but enjoying the beauty and the culture permanently is not without a few risks. Hurricanes frequently wreak havoc in the state leading to significant property loss and damage. Other natural disasters can also lead to substantial...
Prepare for hurricane season now
While hurricane season doesn’t officially start until June, the first storm of the season, Tropical Storm Arthur, has already been named. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects that there will be 13 to 19 storms named this season, and it expects...
How to stay safe in a Louisiana tornado
While the Lousiana tornado season should be ending soon, there is still time for a tornado to damage your home. Your first thought in a tornado should be your safety and that of your family. Houses can be rebuilt and replaced; people cannot. These are some tips to...
Tips for protecting your claim after a storm hits your property
It came and went, and it left a path of destruction in its wake. A natural disaster has upended your life by seriously damaging your property. How you handle your property insurance claim following the incident may affect your chances of financial recovery. Of course,...