Tuesday, May 23, 2017
- - How To Protect Your Home From Water Damage - Water damage is one of the most common and costly disasters affecting U.S. residences, accounting for billions of dollars in losses to homeowners and renters annually....
Tuesday, April 11, 2017
Floods are a serious risk to any home. They are also one of the most common risks to American homes, even more so than fires. However, homeowners,condominiums,and renters policies normally do not offer coverage for...
Thursday, March 16, 2017
According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, over 1.2 million auto accidents each year are directly related to weather conditions. Of these accidents, 73 percent are a direct result of driving on wet roads. (...
Friday, February 24, 2017
Water and Flood Damage - Water can damage your home in many ways. Do you know what is covered and what isn't? This video explains the different types of coverage from burst pipes to torrential floods.Fox Insurance...
Thursday, February 23, 2017
In general, flood insurance is only available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A few private insurers offer excess flood insurance. According to...
Thursday, January 19, 2017
Flood prevention and safety... Almost anywhere it rains, it can flood. Even if you live in an area of that you think isn’t at risk, preparation is just as critical as with other types of emergencies. Before we get...
Thursday, April 21, 2016
- You have questions about flood insurance, and we have the answers! - Floods are the number one natural disaster in the U.S. as they can reach anywhere that it rains—and doesn’t rain. There are many conditions in...
Thursday, February 25, 2016
Floods are without a doubt the most common natural disaster that affects us in the U.S. - Even so, 87 percent of all homeowners do not have a flood insurance policy. In high-risk areas, 1 of 4 houses is projected to...
Monday, January 11, 2016
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
You've probably heard this horror story before - someone loses a home due to a flood and learns after the fact that standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood damage. At Fox Insurance Agency, we want you to be...
Tuesday, February 17, 2015
Most people in Portland, Oregon and elsewhere have an idea of what's covered and not covered under their various insurance policies. But at Fox Insurance Agency, we get a lot of questions about borrowing or loaning a...
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Even the most careful drivers occasionally get into accidents-that's why auto insurance was created. But, your car can be damaged even if you're not in a crash-which is why there's comprehensive auto insurance....
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Standard homeowners and renters insurance in Portland, Beaverton, and other parts of Oregon and beyond do not cover flood damage. Flood coverage, however, is available in the form of a separate policy both from the...
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
You've probably heard this horror story before - someone loses a home due to a flood and learns after the fact that standard homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood damage. At Fox Insurance Agency, we want you to be...
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
When you think about a flood, do you imagine hurricanes, tropical storms and rising coastal waters? Seems logical, but there are many other ways for a flood to occur. The reality is that a flood can occur from rain,...
Thursday, April 5, 2012
Flood insurance is sometimes misunderstood and not always applied to the situation. By being informed about the risks and rewards of having such coverage, you should be able to make the best possible decision about it....
Monday, January 31, 2011
It's happened. There's water everywhere - in your walls, under your carpets and soaking into your belongings. Whether caused by a burst pipe, a broken water heater or flooding, there are things you can do immediately to...