WEATHER ALERT
You have a tree down after Hurricane Beryl hit your area - now what?
Read full article: You have a tree down after Hurricane Beryl hit your area - now what?Many neighborhoods across the Houston area have downed trees and powerlines. From Lake Jackson to Kingwood, KPRC 2 viewers are reporting damage from large limbs and trees caused by Hurricane Beryl. It is important to know what to do in the minutes and hours after a storm moves through. We are answering some of your storm damage related questions.
Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claim
Read full article: Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claimOver the years, KPRC 2 has provided information on how to file a claim related to hurricane, tornado, flood and freeze damage. The severe thunderstorms and tornado that hit the Houston area Wednesday will once again have people cleaning up and making calls to insurance companies.
Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claim
Read full article: Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claimOver the years, KPRC 2 has provided information on how to file a claim related to hurricane, tornado, flood and freeze damage. The severe thunderstorms and tornado that hit the Houston area Wednesday will once again have people cleaning up and making calls to insurance companies.
No time to take cover? How to protect your vehicle during a hail storm
Read full article: No time to take cover? How to protect your vehicle during a hail stormIf you’re from Texas, then you are no stranger to severe weather and its damaging impact on vehicles and property -- especially as hail season typically runs between March and May.
Got storm damage? Red flags to look for before hiring someone to repair storm-damaged homes
Read full article: Got storm damage? Red flags to look for before hiring someone to repair storm-damaged homesRoofers and repair people who knock on your door may be up to no good. Investigator Amy Davis has what you should know about hiring contractors and filing insurance claims.
Ask Amy show notes: Avoiding roof scams
Read full article: Ask Amy show notes: Avoiding roof scamsThe roofing industry is not regulated or licensed, so you really need to watch out. Investigator Amy Davis looks into what you should know before hiring roofing help. Christian and Jennifer Hernandez from JC and C Roofing join Amy Davis for an episode of Ask Amy.
Stop before you sign! Red flags to look for before hiring someone to repair storm-damaged homes
Read full article: Stop before you sign! Red flags to look for before hiring someone to repair storm-damaged homesRoofers and repair people who knock on your door may be up to no good. Investigator Amy Davis has what you should know about hiring contractors and filing insurance claims.
Consumer alert: Texas Department of Insurance warns consumers of scammers posing as employees
Read full article: Consumer alert: Texas Department of Insurance warns consumers of scammers posing as employeesThe Texas Department of Insurance is warning consumers to be wary of scam phone calls or other communications from anyone claiming to be an employee of TDI.
Personal information of 1.8 million Texans with Department of Insurance claims was exposed for years, audit says
Read full article: Personal information of 1.8 million Texans with Department of Insurance claims was exposed for years, audit saysThe personal data was accessible to the public because of a glitch in the code of the department’s web application.
Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claim
Read full article: Impacted by storm damage? Here are some frequently asked questions and answers about filing a claimOver the years, KPRC 2 has provided information on how to file a claim related to hurricane, tornado, flood and freeze damage. The severe thunderstorms and tornadoes that hit the Houston area Tuesday will once again have people cleaning up and making calls to insurance companies.
Former Houston Texans linebacker Shantee Orr pleads guilty in medical reimbursement scam, authorities say
Read full article: Former Houston Texans linebacker Shantee Orr pleads guilty in medical reimbursement scam, authorities sayFormer Houston Texans linebacker Shantee Orr has pleaded guilty after being charged with taking part in a medical reimbursement scam, according to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office.
How to shop around for homeowner’s insurance
Read full article: How to shop around for homeowner’s insuranceBefore you switch, some insurance companies plan to raise rates over the next couple of months. KPRC2 Investigates got the data from the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) about which companies are getting ready to raise their rates in March 2021 for new policies. Chubbs Lloyds Insurance Company of Texas will increase 17.8%. Those were filed long ago.”AdCompare coverageWhen you’re looking to switch, shop around and make sure you’re comparing the same amount of coverage. “Ask us to correspond with that insurance company... or maybe it’s a formal complaint,” said Gonzalez.
Car insurance companies are sitting on $600 million COVID-19 windfall
Read full article: Car insurance companies are sitting on $600 million COVID-19 windfallHOUSTON – Auto insurers are sitting on a COVID windfall of at least $600 million dollars because of reduced driving during the pandemic. KPRC 2 reported in April how several car insurance companies offered rebates to customers averaging about $60. Nearly one in three of the top 40 auto insurers in Texas are offering no credit or refund to customers. Most of those offering no refund are companies serving higher-risk drivers with no credit or low credit scores. These are the auto insurance companies in Texas’ top 40 auto insurers who haven’t given consumers any sort of refund during the pandemic: