We certainly have had an abundantly active hurricane season in 2008. As we say goodbye to Hurricane Gustav, everyone, including Florida State Emergency Services, legislators, and home insurers, have a wary eye on Hurricane Hanna, Hurricane Ike, and the newest-Hurricane Josephine.
In fact, we have experienced 10 names storms this hurricane season, which is typically the average or an entire hurricane season span, says meterology professor Hugh Willoughby of Florida International University.
When the threat of tropical systems exist, home insurers will typically devise a "geographical box", or an area that is suspended from insurance policy underwriting. For home sellers and buyers, this could alter plans for property closing. If you have a closing scheduled this hurricane season, be sure to check with your home insurance carrier to see if you are affected.
Advance planning can give you peace of mind...and save alot of frustration!
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