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Hurricane season is here
Raleigh, N.C. – June 1, 2023 – June 1st officially marks the beginning of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which lasts through November. This year, forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are calling for a near-average season – predicting 12-17 named storms.
Colorado State University’s lead forecaster Phil Klotzbach, PhD, is also calling for an average season with 14 named storms. He predicts seven of those storms will develop into hurricanes, with three of those becoming “major hurricanes” with wind speeds reaching Category 3, 4 or 5 on the Saffir-Simpson Scale. Dr. Klotzbach’s forecast indicates there is a 43 percent chance of a major hurricane making landfall in the continental U.S. this year with a 21 percent chance that it will impact the East Coast. Read more...
Take precautions this week as temperatures are expected to plummet
Raleigh, N.C. – December 22, 2022 – As a cold front sweeps across the U.S., temperatures in North Carolina are expected to dip well below freezing through the weekend, prompting Governor Roy Cooper to issue a State of Emergency.
With long durations of sub-freezing temperatures and only brief periods where temperatures may reach above freezing, there is a significant threat for frozen pipes across the state. Additionally, strong wind gusts could lead to power outages and downed trees. North Carolinians should plan to protect their homes against frozen pipes and other cold-weather problems. Read more...
Summer time insurance tips
Raleigh, N.C. – July 25, 2022 – With the summer vacation season fully underway, it’s important to consider the additional risks that can come along with travel and other popular seasonal recreational activities.
“Summer vacations can present additional risks whether you’re traveling away from home, spending time on the water, or taking an excursion on an ATV or in an RV,” said Russ Dubisky, a spokesman for the Insurance Federation of North Carolina (IFNC). “We encourage recreation-seekers to be safe this summer, review their insurance policies, and help protect themselves against losses such as theft.” Read more...
March 14, 2024 - Commissioner Causey sets up 2024 WebEx flood insurance conferences
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey will offer conferences across North Carolina to provide vital information regarding the need for flood insurance. The 2024 conferences will be similar to ones offered in 2022 through WebEx and will, again, be free of charge to insurance agents, adjusters, real estate agents, engineers, architects, land surveyors and the public. Read more
February 27, 2024 - North Carolina to fight property insurers with billions on the line
Property owners in North Carolina are watching closely as a state regulator and insurance companies try to reach an agreement on how high to hike premiums. But it could come down to a judge's ruling. North Carolina Department of Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has already rejected insurance companies' request to raise home insurance premiums by an average of 42 percent across the state — and 99 percent for some areas along the coast. Read more
February 6, 2024 - NC Insurance Commissioner rejects industry request for 42% hike to home insurance rates
North Carolina Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey has officially rejected the insurance industry's request for a large rate hike to homeowner insurance premiums, he said Tuesday. Insurance companies frequently petition the state for permission to raise rates, but this year's request was significantly higher than normal: An average of 42% higher rates statewide, driven in part by rates that would nearly double in some parts of Eastern North Carolina, particularly on the coast. Read more
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