Citizens Property Insurance Board of Governors Signs Off on Possible Rate Hikes

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By Jim Saunders The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Pointing to a “crisis” in costly water-damage claims, the Citizens Property Insurance Board of Governors on Wednesday unanimously approved a proposed 6.8 percent statewide rate increase. The proposal would have varying effects for customers of the state-backed insurer, with some homeowners seeing premiums go up…

Are You Ready To Be #LightningSafe? Include A Lightning Protection System In Your Plans When Building Or Remodeling Your Home

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Lightning Safety Awareness Week Is June 19–25 June 22, 2016 NEW YORK, June 22, 2016 — Whether building a new home, remodeling an existing home or even repairing a home that has been damaged, a lightning protection system can be a worthwhile investment, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). Damage caused by lightning, such…