TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Florida Insurance Commissioner Kevin McCarty recommends Floridians begin preparing now for the 2014 hurricane season and also encourages the purchase of flood insurance for enhanced protection of homes and businesses.
Generally, a standard homeowners or business insurance policy does not cover damage from a flood, requiring the additional purchase of flood insurance to fully protect a property. A typical flood insurance policy takes 30 days to become effective, so Floridians should consider making a purchase by May 1, 2014 in order to have coverage in place for the start of hurricane season on June 1, 2014.
“Due to Florida’s geographic proximity to water, both on the coast and inland, flooding poses a serious and frequent threat to Floridians,” said Commissioner McCarty. “I strongly recommend that Floridians consider purchasing flood insurance, even if it is not already required by the mortgage lender. Talk with your agent about the appropriate coverage for your home and belongings.”
Flood insurance is federally administered through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and is available to homeowners, renters and business owners who live in a community participating in the NFIP. Floridians make up the largest concentration…
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