Orlando, Fla. \u2013 With the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean waters heating up dramatically, the 2011 hurricane season is now fully underway. Many homeowners should take the time to review their insurer\u2019s hurricane policy even if they are not in an evacuation zone. Homeowners need to look at their hurricane deductible to make sure that the deductible amount is still affordable. Normal home insurance deductibles are a flat amount, whereas hurricane deductibles are a percentage.<\/p>\n
\u201cBefore a disaster strikes is the time to research your policy, update your home inventory, and review your plan with the family should a bad storm pass over the area,\u201d said Lee Rogers of the Florida Insurance Group. <\/p>\n
Homeowners should also know what their policy covers for wind, water, and flood damage. Wind damage is covered in standard policies, and some water damage is covered. Flood insurance, which is separate, is needed for rising waters, water (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Orlando, Fla. \u2013 With the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean waters heating up dramatically, the 2011 hurricane season is now fully underway. Many homeowners should take the time to review their insurer\u2019s hurricane policy even if they are not…<\/span><\/p>\n