Tag Archives: Insurance

More than a year after Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico, the island faces many challenges along the road to recovery. DS News spoke to industry leaders working to facilitate that process. Editor’s Note: This feature originally appeared in the November issue of DS News.

As local and federal agencies work towards containing the deadly fires in Camp and Woolsey, we take a look at the long- and short-term impact of these infernos on the housing market in these areas.

A webinar explores directions the housing industry must take in light of recent wildfires in California.

A survey that asked homeowners to share their opinion of their home insurance agents found that there were many opportunities for agents to strengthen their affinity with homeowners. Here’s how.

With members of the lender-placed insurance working group still seeking comments, the date of the release of new guidelines is still uncertain. Here’s what the working group is likely to recommend once the comments period is over.

After Mt. Kilauea in Hawaii erupted on May 17, 2018, a study looked at what risk the May eruption posed to homes and businesses in its path. See how smart insurance decisions and understanding risks can save homes.

In a new report on the state of the mortgage insurance industry, Moody's reported that a new risk transfer pilot program had the potential to shake up the industry. Here are the details.

From mobile response units to consumer education, here’s how mortgage lenders are reaching out to borrowers to help them cope with natural disasters and prepare for such eventualities.

In his new role, Michael Jacobson will lead the development of mortgage credit enhancement solutions at MGIC.

On Wednesday, a Disaster Preparedness Summit hosted by the Five Star Institute will focus on strategizing best practices for future disaster response. Here’s what else is happening in The Week Ahead.