Ed Leefeldt
Contributor
Advisor
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The Midwesterners’ Fault: Do They Need Earthquake Insurance?
Lurking near the Mississippi River is a crack in the earth’s crust. Geologists say it could shift, propel dirt 60 feet into the air, kill nearly 1,000 people and topple Elvis’s Graceland mansion in Memphis. It’s already burst, and more... -
Injured In A Car Accident? Your Legal Adversary Is Artificial Intelligence
Attorney Jack Cohen knows both sides of the blame and claim game. He’s spent nearly 40 years practicing law, much of it trying injury suits for insurance companies. But he’s also written a novel called “Bad Faith,” which tells the... -
The “Ups And Downs” Of Elevating A Flood-Prone Home . . . And Getting Insurance
Beach Haven West is a New Jersey neighborhood on steroids. Once a quiet community of one-story bungalows, a third of these homes have been “elevated” into McMansions. They loom almost 50 feet above the surrounding marshes. Two things made this... -
Is There No Fix For No-Fault Insurance? Florida Faces A Tough Choice
Update: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed Senate Bill 54 on June 29, 2021. No-fault car insurance, which requires drivers to file car accident injury claims with their own insurance company regardless of who’s at fault, seemed like a good idea... -
Florida Cracks Down On Skyrocketing Home Insurance Costs
The once humble roofing contractors who nail up the shingles that protect your home from wind and weather are now some of the most important—and controversial—people in Florida. But that will change if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Senate Bill 76,... -
Dog Breeds Banned By Home Insurance Companies
Aside from natural disasters and water, the three things that give home insurance companies agita are dogs, pools and trampolines. Basically anything fun. The problem with dogs is the expensive liability claims against the dog owners. Homeowners insurance pays out... -
FEMA Promises Lower Flood Insurance Rates For Many Homeowners
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) unveiled its new “Risk Rating 2.0” pricing strategy for its 5 million flood insurance policyholders today, with a promise that two-thirds of older homes would see a decrease in premiums and most residents and...
Dog Breeds Banned By Home Insurance Companies
FEMA Promises Lower Flood Insurance Rates For Many Homeowners
FEMA’S Upcoming Changes Could Cause Flood Insurance To Soar At The Shore
Senior Drivers Are Safer Than Previously Thought
The Witness Against You: Your Car
“Hardening” Homes Against Wildfires In California Has Been An Uphill Battle
Why You Want Home Insurance With Extended Or Guaranteed Replacement Cost
Homeowners And Insurance Companies Will Grapple With Climate Change In 2021
Living On The Edge: Turn Age 100 And Your Life Insurance Could Die Before You
Additional Living Expenses Coverage In Homeowners Insurance
No Sunshine State: Many Florida Drivers Don’t Have Valid Licenses . . . Or Insurance
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