Insurance Commissioner Reminds Condo Association of Rules

On September 12, 2017, Delaware Department of Insurance Commissioner, Trinidad Navarro, issued Bulletin #27 targeted to insurance producers and adjusters reminding everyone of the existing rules concerning the primacy of condo association master policies. The bulletin is the result of reports that some management companies were refusing to give individual unit holders access to file…

Restoring Your Business After a Flood

Floods can be miserable ordeals, even with extensive preparation. They can spring up with little to no warning and saddle you with the responsibility of a lengthy, expensive restoration period. Your business could be underwater in a flash, and you could be faced with mounting repair bills and extended interruption to your business. But floods…

Controlling Windstorm Damage

Homeowners can suffer a magnificent amount of damage from windstorms and hurricanes. Homeowners can reduce their exposure to these losses by protecting the roof, windows, entry doors and garage doors. Roof Protections: Have your roof inspected to make sure that it’s up to code and has enough nails per shingle. Make sure gables are securely…

National Flood Insurance Program Extended till December

The National Flood Insurance Program (NIFP) was set to expire on September 30, 2017. The federal government has extended the NFIP until December 8, 2017. NFIP program is vital to coastal areas, and having the program's existence up in the air creates uncertainty for those buying or selling coastal properties or any property located within…

Association Reserve Studies

Association Reserve Studies are a vital component of setting budgets for community associations. Community Associations typically have at least two budgets/accounts: operating expenses and reserves. Operating expenses are for those normal day to day expenses such as staff, maintenance, utilities, taxes, etc. Reserve funds are set aside for those big ticket items that are know…

Protect Your Home from Water Damage

Most people would probably guess that the majority of homeowners claims are fire claims, but they're not. Fire claims can be extreme, often a total loss, but the most common homeowners claim is water damage. Whether it's from inside our outside your home, water can do serious damage. Here's some tips from the Insurance Information…

Named Storm Deductibles

The heavy rainfall, high wind and storm surges associated with hurricanes and other intense storms can devastate any business, even those located hundreds of miles off a coast. Because these storms have the potential to cause tens of billions of dollars in damage, insurance providers generally use special, “named storm deductibles,” to provide coverage in…