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Pennsylvania Task Force Urges Tax Breaks for Flood Damage, Mitigation and Insurance

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Pennsylvania lawmakers should consider granting homeowners tax breaks for water damage expenses, mitigation and repair costs, and flood insurance premiums, according to a new state report. Those are several of the recommendations by a task force that studied ways to …

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Houston Plumbing Contractor to Pay $101K in Back Wages

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Department of Labor has recovered $101,690 in back wages and damages owed to 31 employees of a Houston plumbing contractor who paid them a salary but failed to pay an overtime premium for hours over 40 in a …

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Explaining Deductibles After Multiple Florida Hurricanes

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They provide some premium relief for the insured. They make insureds less likely to file smaller claims because either damage falls within the deductible, or is so close to it that the policyholder would rather not … Deductibles serve several purposes.

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What to Know About Deductibles After Multiple Florida Hurricanes

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They provide some premium relief for the insured. They make insureds less likely to file smaller claims because either damage falls within the deductible, or is so close to it that the policyholder would rather not … Deductibles serve several purposes.

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Viewpoint: California’s Property Insurance Crisis And The Path to Reform

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As homeowners confront rising premiums and limited coverage options, comprehensive reform is imperative to stabilize … California’s property insurance market remains in turmoil, exacerbated by escalating wildfire risks, insurer withdrawals, and systemic shortcomings in the state’s safety netthe California FAIR Plan.

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Does Commercial Property Insurance Cover Water Damage?

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Water damage can wreak havoc on commercial properties, leading to costly repairs and business disruptions. Commercial property insurance water damage coverage is a complex topic with many nuances. What Water Damage Does Commercial Property Insurance Cover?

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High Condo Premiums a Top Issue in Hawaii Legislative Races

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Then came the letter from her condo association announcing a 300% increase in insurance premiums, … Jillian Anderson was planning to make fighting crime in Waikiki the top issue in her campaign for a seat in the Hawaii House of Representatives.

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