According to insurance giant Allstate, a typical policy should cover water and ice damage, lightning strikes, power surges and damage from wind and hail, as well as fallen trees.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Storm season is in full swing, and insurance agents say there are some things you can do before a storm hits that could prevent damage. They say if you have trees that hang over a ...

Fortified by wind-resistant nails and a waterproof underlayer, it reduces the risk that his home will be destroyed in a storm. And less risk means lower insurance premiums. Which is a big deal.

How to prepare for possible insurance claims after storm damage By Madison Steward Published: May 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM PDT | Updated: May 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM PDT ...

Top tips for filing a storm claim with your insurance in PA The Pennsylvania Department of Insurance offers some tips to help you file a claim and get the most from your policy. It starts with ...

According to this new data analysis, the wind losses for residential and commercial properties in Florida are expected to be between $2 billion and $3 billion, and the storm surge losses ...

Friday, July 25, 2025 78° Today's Paper Editorial Island Voices Column: Tips to get info, insurance storm-ready ...

Massive wind damage from a powerful derecho that struck Houston and surrounding areas on May 16, 2024, and revealed critical gaps in homeowners’ insurance coverage, leaving many residents ...

Statement from Commissioner Schmidt In 2024, reported storm claims totaled 56,778, and the amount paid out on those claims by insurance companies was $612,069,643.50.