Here is the link for the US Dept of Justice's report on preventing crime at single family home construction sites.
http://www.cops.usdoj.gov/files/ric/Publications/e08064509.pdf
Friday, May 9, 2008
Keeping Home Construction Safe From Crime and Bumblebee Graffiti - WSJ.com
Keeping Home Construction Safe From Crime and Bumblebee Graffiti - WSJ.com: "Keeping Home Construction Safe From Crime and Bumblebee Graffiti
By NANCY KEATES
May 7, 2008
Over the weekend someone spray-painted a giant bumblebee on the façade of a white McMansion going up in my neighborhood. It was probably kids who couldn't resist the big white target. The graffiti won't cost that much to erase since it is just a matter of sanding and repainting. But it leaves a bad feeling for local homeowners – and raises the issue of security."
By NANCY KEATES
May 7, 2008
Over the weekend someone spray-painted a giant bumblebee on the façade of a white McMansion going up in my neighborhood. It was probably kids who couldn't resist the big white target. The graffiti won't cost that much to erase since it is just a matter of sanding and repainting. But it leaves a bad feeling for local homeowners – and raises the issue of security."
Friday, May 2, 2008
Legislature strikes deal on property insurance bill -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com
Legislature strikes deal on property insurance bill -- South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com: "Legislature strikes deal on property insurance bill
By Julie Patel | South Florida Sun-Sentinel"
TALLAHASSEE - The state House late Wednesday night unanimously passed a sweeping property insurance bill that is touted as a "homeowners' bill of rights."
The Senate is expected to approve the compromise measure before the annual legislative session ends Friday, and then send it to Gov. Charlie Crist.
The full House and Senate are expected to approve it before the annual legislative session ends Friday, and then send it to Gov. Charlie Crist.
"It gives consumers greater rights and remedies, freezes some rates and provides more transparency," said Rep. Jack Seiler, D-Fort Lauderdale. "I'm not going to say it's a great bill, but it's a good bill that creates better protections for consumers ... than current law."
By Julie Patel | South Florida Sun-Sentinel"
TALLAHASSEE - The state House late Wednesday night unanimously passed a sweeping property insurance bill that is touted as a "homeowners' bill of rights."
The Senate is expected to approve the compromise measure before the annual legislative session ends Friday, and then send it to Gov. Charlie Crist.
The full House and Senate are expected to approve it before the annual legislative session ends Friday, and then send it to Gov. Charlie Crist.
"It gives consumers greater rights and remedies, freezes some rates and provides more transparency," said Rep. Jack Seiler, D-Fort Lauderdale. "I'm not going to say it's a great bill, but it's a good bill that creates better protections for consumers ... than current law."
CIG Is First Insurer to Support State Ruling on Replacing Homes
CIG Is First Insurer to Support State Ruling on Replacing Homes: "CIG Is First Insurer to Support State Ruling on Replacing Homes"
MONTEREY, CA -- 05/01/08 -- Western region home insurer, CIG, today became the first carrier to publicly endorse the California Department of Insurance legal opinion supporting homeowners' rights to purchase an already built home at a new location using replacement cost insurance coverage.
MONTEREY, CA -- 05/01/08 -- Western region home insurer, CIG, today became the first carrier to publicly endorse the California Department of Insurance legal opinion supporting homeowners' rights to purchase an already built home at a new location using replacement cost insurance coverage.
"The decision of where to rebuild or replace a home that is lost in a fire is entirely up to the homeowner. CIG does not impose any penalty or try to influence the homeowner's choice to rebuild or purchase elsewhere," said Tom Scherff, Vice President of Claims for the Capital Insurance Group (CIG).
"CIG has paid full replacement cost benefits to Californians who chose to rebuild or replace their homes elsewhere, as far away as Florida," Scherff said. "Allowing homeowners to rebuild or buy where they wish has been CIG's practice for years -- prior to the consumer protection laws and regulations enacted after the October 2003 Southern California Wildfires."
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Insurance- 'Green' Coalition Opposes Expanding Government Catastrophe Bailouts
Insurance- 'Green' Coalition Opposes Expanding Government Catastrophe Bailouts: "Insurance- 'Green' Coalition Opposes Expanding Government Catastrophe Bailouts
April 30, 2008
An unusual alliance of insurance and environmental groups is urging lawmakers to focus on policies that encourage property mitigation and environmental protection in catastrophe-prone areas, rather than expanding the government's flood insurance or 'bailing out' Florida's catastrophe plan."
April 30, 2008
An unusual alliance of insurance and environmental groups is urging lawmakers to focus on policies that encourage property mitigation and environmental protection in catastrophe-prone areas, rather than expanding the government's flood insurance or 'bailing out' Florida's catastrophe plan."
First Estimate on Virginia Tornado Property Damage: $18 Million
First Estimate on Virginia Tornado Property Damage: $18 Million: "East News
First Estimate on Virginia Tornado Property Damage: $18 Million
April 30, 2008
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine visited the city of Suffolk to comfort storm victims and to survey the damage caused by severe weather that hit central and southeastern Virginia. The governor walked through neighborhoods where homes were badly damaged and went door to door to talk with victims."
First Estimate on Virginia Tornado Property Damage: $18 Million
April 30, 2008
Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine visited the city of Suffolk to comfort storm victims and to survey the damage caused by severe weather that hit central and southeastern Virginia. The governor walked through neighborhoods where homes were badly damaged and went door to door to talk with victims."
Free Preview - WSJ.com
Free Preview - WSJ.com: "Catastrophes Make A Comeback: The Year Of The $1B Tornado
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Following a two-year respite from major hurricane damage, costly weather-related catastrophes are back, courtesy of a new entrant: the $1 billion tornado.
According to the Insurance Services Office, in the first quarter, nine catastrophes caused insured losses of $3.35 billion. The biggest event was a string of tornadoes and severe weather in February that caused $995 million in insured losses.
Losses from a single tornado in March, which drove through Atlanta, could also top $1 billion, once losses are tallied, said one insurance executive.
The first-quarter signals a new level of losses from tornadoes, which are land-based storms. Insurers, already ..."
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Following a two-year respite from major hurricane damage, costly weather-related catastrophes are back, courtesy of a new entrant: the $1 billion tornado.
According to the Insurance Services Office, in the first quarter, nine catastrophes caused insured losses of $3.35 billion. The biggest event was a string of tornadoes and severe weather in February that caused $995 million in insured losses.
Losses from a single tornado in March, which drove through Atlanta, could also top $1 billion, once losses are tallied, said one insurance executive.
The first-quarter signals a new level of losses from tornadoes, which are land-based storms. Insurers, already ..."
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