Blog Posts in August, 2021

• Posted By Dick Law Firm 31-Aug-2021

  How to get mortgage company to release insurance check?

  Step 1: Speak with your lender. The procedure for getting your mortgage lender to release insurance proceeds varies depending on the lender. The amount of the claim check may also influence the system. Some lenders, for example, take a different ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 30-Aug-2021

  Does homeowners insurance cover water damage leaking plumbing?

  According to the Insurance Information Institute, almost one in every 50 houses may have water damage each year. Frozen pipes, storm damage, and broken plumbing systems are just some things that might cause water damage. Most homeowner's ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 29-Aug-2021

  How can i get homeowners insurance after non-renewal?

  Your homeowner's insurance carrier will notify you when your policy is up for renewal one or two months before the end of your policy term. If it isn't, your home insurance policy has been "non-renewed," which means it won't be ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 13-Aug-2021

  Dick Law Firm - Watson Explosion Review

  Over a year after the tragic Watson Grinding and Manufacturing explosion, insurance claims from property owners harmed by the blast are still being made. According to the Insurance Council of Texas, over 1000 homeowner claims and 350 auto claims have ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 12-Aug-2021

  Do i Have to Use My Insurance Companies Contractor

  When you file a claim for damages with your insurance company, they will usually send out a "recommended contractor," informing you that employing someone from their network is the quickest method to restore your house to its previous ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 11-Aug-2021

  property damage insurance claims process

  1.) Consider hiring an experienced insurance attorney to assist you with the procedure. Your insurance company will appoint an adjuster to manage your case after you file a property damage claim. The assumption that the insurance company's ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 10-Aug-2021

  leftover money from home insurance claim

  When considering whether to make a homeowner's insurance claim, the very best thing you can do is get an experienced home insurance lawyer. From the onset, insurance will try to use everything you say against you to low pay your claim. ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 9-Aug-2021

  insurance claim vs. paying out of pocket

  If there is significant damage or someone has been injured, the costs involved make making an insurance claim a no-brainer. But what about those other situations, like when you back up into a tree by accident or if it's simply a tiny ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 8-Aug-2021

  Texas Surplus Lines Premiums in July 2021

  The Surplus Lines Stamping Office of Texas (SLTX) stated that the Texas surplus lines premium for July 2021 was $836.1 million. As of the end of July, the year-to-date total had risen to $5.42 billion, representing a 16.1 percent increase in premiums ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 7-Aug-2021

  Update on Goosehead Insurance

  Goosehead Insurance Inc., an insurance technology business, will introduce a web-based service geared at customers shopping for personal coverage online on Wednesday, expanding its reach beyond the traditional agents. They now use the system, ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 6-Aug-2021

  Leak at Texas Chemical Plant

  Officials say two people have died, and scores more have been hurt due to a chemical leak at a plant in the Houston region. According to company spokesperson Chevalier Gray, the incident occurred about 7:35 p.m. on July 27 and entailed an acetic acid ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 5-Aug-2021

  Does geico have home insurance?

  Final Thoughts We recommend going with a more straightforward choice because GEICO does not underwrite its own homeowner's insurance policy. You'll have greater control over your coverage, claims, and payments with a more direct-to-consumer ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 5-Aug-2021

  What does home insurance cover?

  Homeowner's insurance (sometimes known as house insurance) is a requirement, not a luxury. Not just because it safeguards your home and belongings from harm or theft, virtually all mortgage companies require borrowers to have insurance coverage ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 4-Aug-2021

  Does homeowners insurance cover water damage?

  A standard homeowners insurance policy will sometimes, but not always, cover water damage. It depends on the cause: interior water damage caused by a burst pipe is covered, while damage caused by neglect or lack of maintenance, as well as flood ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 3-Aug-2021

  How to get insurance to pay for water damage?

  When you return home from vacation, you discover a tiny pond has formed in your basement. Something has leaked, overflowed, or burst in the house. What was your initial reaction? Panic. Your second question is, "How can I get insurance to cover ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 2-Aug-2021

  How to file an insurance claim?

  When Should I File a Claim for Homeowners Insurance? If you're going to file a claim for homeowners insurance, you should do so as quickly as possible. That usually happens after an insurance adjuster has inspected the property and, if necessary, ...

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• Posted By Dick Law Firm 1-Aug-2021

  What does homeowners insurance not cover?

  The typical homeowner's insurance policy, also known as an HO-3, insures your house against a variety of risks, but there are a few key exclusions. Knowing what is and isn't covered can save you a lot of money and pain in the long run. Water ...

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