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BumRushDaShow

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13. "most of those cover nothing in the way of furniture and other things"

Reply to Bengus81 (Reply #12)

Thu Oct 24, 2024, 11:30 AM

7 hrs ago

And in many cases, the regular base insurance might not either - UNLESS you pay "extra" for it. They will sell an "up to 'x' amount of (fill in the blank list of items like furniture, electronics, jewelry, etc." ), that can vary, and will increase the premium, depending on the coverage price range.

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Florida's Insurers Deny Over 37,000 Hurricane Claims [View all] BumRushDaShow 9 hrs ago OP

In other words Florida homeowners... ProudMNDemocrat 9 hrs ago #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 8 hrs ago #4

Plenty of opportunities for reform there IronLionZion 9 hrs ago #2

The could apply for FEMA assistance. Although it is limited - it might help some. 33taw 8 hrs ago #3

I expect most will BumRushDaShow 8 hrs ago #5

It is surprising how many people learn that they need a flood insurance policy after the fact. TexasTowelie 7 hrs ago #9

I grew up in a household where all my life before heading out on my own BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago #11

I used to have two policies: flood and regular home insurance. ananda 6 hrs ago #14

"We did have Harvey a few years ago" BumRushDaShow 6 hrs ago #16

My homeowner's policy doesn't cover nuclear fallout... eggplant 4 hrs ago #20

"I'm still unclear where I'm expected to file the fire/flood claim after the region has been turned to ash." BumRushDaShow 3 hrs ago #22

Yep...and most of those cover nothing in the way of furniture and other things Bengus81 7 hrs ago #12

"most of those cover nothing in the way of furniture and other things" BumRushDaShow 7 hrs ago #13

Is flood insurance exorbitant, or is the price representative of the actual risk? Asking sincerely, as LauraInLA 5 hrs ago #17

Here is FEMA's site for flood insurance BumRushDaShow 5 hrs ago #18

tRump has little use for FEMA, unless HIS property is damaged. ProudMNDemocrat 8 hrs ago #6

There are legitimate reasons for denying coverage also. TexasTowelie 8 hrs ago #7

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

Insurance, peace of mine and that is about all. republianmushroom 7 hrs ago #10

If a homeowner has a federal flood insurance policy dlk 6 hrs ago #15

Keep rebuilding, suckers JoseBalow 4 hrs ago #19

The insurance companies should step up and move things along. I am, well, doubtful. twodogsbarking 3 hrs ago #21