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IronLionZion

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2. Plenty of opportunities for reform there

Reply to BumRushDaShow (Original post)

Thu Oct 24, 2024, 08:33 AM

Oct 24

since Florida is such a high risk state, they won't have a diverse risk pool. That state is always going to have hurricanes and flooding with no end in sight.

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Florida's Insurers Deny Over 37,000 Hurricane Claims [View all] BumRushDaShow Oct 24 OP

In other words Florida homeowners... ProudMNDemocrat Oct 24 #1

Some of us can move at will, others are trapped financially or otherwise. I won't go to FL but feel for those stuck... dutch777 Oct 24 #4

Plenty of opportunities for reform there IronLionZion Oct 24 #2

The could apply for FEMA assistance. Although it is limited - it might help some. 33taw Oct 24 #3

I expect most will BumRushDaShow Oct 24 #5

It is surprising how many people learn that they need a flood insurance policy after the fact. TexasTowelie Oct 24 #9

I grew up in a household where all my life before heading out on my own BumRushDaShow Oct 24 #11

I used to have two policies: flood and regular home insurance. ananda Oct 24 #14

"We did have Harvey a few years ago" BumRushDaShow Oct 24 #16

My homeowner's policy doesn't cover nuclear fallout... eggplant Oct 24 #20

"I'm still unclear where I'm expected to file the fire/flood claim after the region has been turned to ash." BumRushDaShow Oct 24 #22

Yep...and most of those cover nothing in the way of furniture and other things Bengus81 Oct 24 #12

"most of those cover nothing in the way of furniture and other things" BumRushDaShow Oct 24 #13

Is flood insurance exorbitant, or is the price representative of the actual risk? Asking sincerely, as LauraInLA Oct 24 #17

Here is FEMA's site for flood insurance BumRushDaShow Oct 24 #18

tRump has little use for FEMA, unless HIS property is damaged. ProudMNDemocrat Oct 24 #6

There are legitimate reasons for denying coverage also. TexasTowelie Oct 24 #7

I've dealt with insurance companies. Hire a good attorney or two. Have them answer guestions. twodogsbarking Oct 24 #8

Insurance, peace of mine and that is about all. republianmushroom Oct 24 #10

If a homeowner has a federal flood insurance policy dlk Oct 24 #15

Keep rebuilding, suckers JoseBalow Oct 24 #19

The insurance companies should step up and move things along. I am, well, doubtful. twodogsbarking Oct 24 #21