Tag Archives: hurricanes

With our nation and our industry facing continued and mounting threats from damaging natural disasters each new year, DS News speaks with a cross-section of experts about the challenges faced and solutions required.

The consumer question at bay, do insurance companies cover natural disasters?  The answer is, there is no single insurance policy specifically labeled for natural disasters, but there are homeowners insurance plans that cover several types of potentially home-damaging catastrophes.   ...

As extreme weather becomes the norm, home insurance may become increasingly unaffordable—or simply unattainable for homeowners in some regions.

A closer examination at what property owners can do in order to prep for disasters across the nation.

Up-to-date data, solid planning, and skilled communication are keys to servicing borrowers in times of crisis.

With the storm having made landfall Thursday with winds estimated at 150 mph, the industry is mobilizing to assist impacted homeowners, but challenges such as insurance gaps will complicate that recovery.

What can homeowners do to prepare themselves as hurricanes threaten the coastal U.S.?

Data from prior reports found early one in four loans on the island faltered. Click through to read more.

Fifteen states, including Puerto Rico, will receive funds that HUD Secretary Ben Carson said will help “continue the recovery process.”

A new study found that one in four homeowners have not taken any protective measures to combat the hurricane season. Here’s what this could mean for residents of high-risk states should a hurricane strike.