Blog Category - Property Insurance

Aug

Homeowner reviewing bills and expenses related to a property insurance claim.

Travelers Insurance Claim Denied? Tips for Property Owners

Getting a property insurance claim denied can be frustrating. You may have damage to your home or business, file a claim with Travelers, and expect your insurance to help. Then, instead of receiving payment, you get a denial letter. If this happens, it does not always mean the pr...

Aug

Large hailstones covering a residential driveway during a severe thunderstorm with dark storm clouds overhead.

Chicago Storm Damage: 100 MPH Winds and Large Hail

Chicago storms brought destructive winds and large hail, leaving many people worried about their homes and businesses. On July 27, 2026, a powerful line of severe thunderstorms moved across the Chicago area, bringing destructive winds, large hail, heavy rain, flooding, and severa...

Aug

Homeowner comparing a contractor's repair estimate with insurance claim paperwork after property damage.

Why Florida Homeowners Aren’t Seeing Savings Despite Fewer Insurance Lawsuits

For years, Florida lawmakers said changing the state’s insurance laws would help lower home insurance costs. One of the biggest goals of the new laws was to reduce lawsuits between homeowners and insurance companies. Today, the number of lawsuits has dropped. However, many Florid...

Aug

The roof of a house that looks dilapidated

Get the Facts on American Family Insurance Home Insurance Claims

Your home is more than a building. It is where your family lives, sleeps, and keeps important belongings. When a storm, fire, water leak, or another event damages your home, you may depend on your insurance company to help pay for repairs. American Family Insurance offers homeown...

Aug

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Beulah Property Owners Face Aftermath of Aspen Acres Fire

The Aspen Acres Fire has caused heartbreaking damage across southern Colorado. Homes, businesses, barns, garages, and other buildings have been lost. Some parts of Beulah now look very different from how they looked before the fire. The fire began on June 29, 2026, and spread thr...

Aug

Aerial view of homes and debris after severe hurricane or storm damage.

Don’t Settle for Less: ACV vs. Replacement Cost Roof Coverage

When a storm damages your roof, you may think your insurance company will pay to replace it. But in 2026, some homeowners may be surprised to learn that their policy may not cover the full cost of a new roof. A new federal update now allows Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to accept ce...

Aug

Florida Property Insurance Rates on the Decline

For years, many Florida homeowners have watched their property insurance bills climb higher and higher. Between hurricanes, rising repair costs, and changes in the insurance market, many families have struggled to keep up with expensive premiums. Now, there is some good news. Som...

Aug

Large hailstones covering the ground after a severe thunderstorm in Texas or Colorado.

Texas and Colorado Property Owners: How to Respond to Severe Hail Storms

Severe weather is once again affecting many parts of the United States. This June, powerful storms are bringing large hail, heavy rain, damaging winds, and possible flooding to states like Texas and Colorado. Weather experts say these storms can damage homes, businesses, and vehi...

Aug

Large tornado moving across an open landscape during a severe weather outbreak with damaging winds and storm conditions.

Chaos in Illinois After Powerful Tornado in 2026

On June 17, 2026, a powerful storm system moved across Illinois, bringing severe thunderstorms, strong winds, large hail, and several tornadoes. The dangerous weather left a path of destruction across multiple communities and prompted tornado warnings throughout the state. In som...

Aug

Dark storm clouds and lightning approaching a residential neighborhood as severe weather threatens homes.

Severe Weather and Extreme Heat Are Hitting the U.S. What Homeowners Need to Know

As summer begins, many parts of the United States are already dealing with dangerous weather. Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding, tornadoes, and extreme heat are affecting millions of people from coast to coast. According to recent weather reports, more severe weather is expect...

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