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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:49:31 CDT</pubDate>
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	<title><![CDATA[FEMA May Force Hundreds To Buy Flood Insurance]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/fema-may-force-hundreds-to-buy-flood-insurance/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.wibw.com%2Flocalnews%2Fheadlines%2FFEMA_May_Force_Hundreds_To_Carry_Flood_Insurance__129846303.html"><![CDATA[FEMA May Force Hundreds To Buy Flood Insurance]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Some residents and businesses in Topeka may soon have to add flood insurance to their monthly bills. City officials predict levees along the Kansas River will not make the Federal Emergency Management Agency's new certification standards, meaning FEMA will most likely redraw its maps of who's required to have flood insurance.  ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:49:31 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>46</votes>
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	<title><![CDATA[It's time for home insurance rates to go up]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/its-time-for-home-insurance-rates-to-go-up/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fcommunity.nasdaq.com%2FNews%2F2011-09%2Fits-time-for-home-insurance-rates-to-go-up.aspx%3Fstoryid%3D94440"><![CDATA[It's time for home insurance rates to go up]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[There's good reason to believe that homeowner insurance rates will increase next year. U.S property insurers have been unable to justify rate increases in recent years due to a lack of severe storm activity, but that has dramatically changed in 2011.<br /> ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 09:48:08 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>26</votes>
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	<title><![CDATA[Next Time I'll Do It Differently: Insurance Regrets After Disasters ]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/next-time-ill-do-it-differently-insurance-regrets-after-disasters-/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.foxbusiness.com%2Fpersonal-finance%2F2011%2F08%2F31%2Fnext-time-ill-do-it-differently-insurance-regrets-after-disasters%2F"><![CDATA[Next Time I'll Do It Differently: Insurance Regrets After Disasters ]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[In the aftermath of violent weather conditions, such as those caused by Hurricane Irene, affected homeowners quickly learn whether they purchased adequate policies from their insurance companies. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:03:03 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>9</votes>
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	<title><![CDATA[Why can’t the cost of flood insurance rise?]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/why-can%E2%80%99t-the-cost-of-flood-insurance-rise/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.reuters.com%2Ffelix-salmon%2F2011%2F08%2F30%2Fwhy-cant-the-cost-of-flood-insurance-rise%2F"><![CDATA[Why can’t the cost of flood insurance rise?]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Ben Berkowitz has a big report on the the National Flood Insurance Program -- something which is a veritable bucket of fail. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:02:12 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>9</votes>
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	<title><![CDATA[In the Aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Insurance Claims Filing Begins For Homeowners]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/in-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-irene-insurance-claims-filing-begins-for-homeowners/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iii.org%2Fpress_releases%2Fin-the-aftermath-of-hurricane-irene-insurance-claims-filing-begins-for-homeowners.html"><![CDATA[In the Aftermath of Hurricane Irene, Insurance Claims Filing Begins For Homeowners]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[If you are filing an insurance claim in the wake of Hurricane Irene, which tore through the East Coast over the weekend, there are steps you can take to make the settlement process faster and easier, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 14:19:21 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>admin</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>8</votes>
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	<title><![CDATA[Fast facts: Homeowners insurance claims as Hurricane Irene looms]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/fast-facts-homeowners-insurance-claims-as-hurricane-irene-looms/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fnews.consumerreports.org%2Fmoney%2F2011%2F08%2Fhurricane-irene-the-right-homeowners-insurance.html"><![CDATA[Fast facts: Homeowners insurance claims as Hurricane Irene looms]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[If your home happens to be in the path of Hurricane Irene here is some last-minute advice on how to file a homeowners insurance claim if damage is done. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:33:18 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>3</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/fast-facts-homeowners-insurance-claims-as-hurricane-irene-looms/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Storm prep: Pack house, check insurance policy]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/storm-prep-pack-house-check-insurance-policy/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.msnbc.msn.com%2Fid%2F44286259%2Fns%2Fbusiness-us_business%2F%23.Tlf-eqiwUUU"><![CDATA[Storm prep: Pack house, check insurance policy]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Six years after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita battered the U.S. Gulf Coast, the Eastern seaboard is bracing for a wallop from a now Category 3 Hurricane Irene. But homeowners aren't the only ones battening down the hatches; insurance companies are also taking numerous steps to make sure a strong storm season doesn't blow them away.  ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:31:00 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>3</votes>
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	<title><![CDATA[Understanding Disaster Insurance Policies, Part 1]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/understanding-disaster-insurance-policies-part-1/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fstatenisland.ny1.com%2Fcontent%2Fny1_living%2Fconsumer_watch%2F145762%2Funderstanding-disaster-insurance-policies--part-1"><![CDATA[Understanding Disaster Insurance Policies, Part 1]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[If you do some research on your own earthquake strategy you may find your insurance policy has a glaring fault.<br /><br />Earthquake damage is not covered under home or renters insurance policies. However, you can get insurance in the form of a separate policy for earthquake damage," Salvatore said. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:11:25 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>3</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/understanding-disaster-insurance-policies-part-1/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Will My Insurance Cover Hurricane Damage?]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/will-my-insurance-cover-hurricane-damage-1/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fblogs.smartmoney.com%2Fadvice%2F2011%2F08%2F25%2Fwill-my-insurance-cover-hurricane-damage%2F%3Flink%3DSM_hp_ls4e"><![CDATA[Will My Insurance Cover Hurricane Damage?]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[From broken windows to serious flooding, here is what homeowners can reasonably expect from standard insurance policies. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:10:30 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>4</votes>
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	<title><![CDATA[Hurricane insurance: Do you have it? Need it? Six things to know.  ]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/hurricane-insurance-do-you-have-it-need-it-six-things-to-know--/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.csmonitor.com%2FBusiness%2F2011%2F0825%2FHurricane-insurance-Do-you-have-it-Need-it-Six-things-to-know.%2FDo-I-have-insurance-for-hurricane-damage"><![CDATA[Hurricane insurance: Do you have it? Need it? Six things to know.  ]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[As hurricane Irene heads for the East Coast, here are answers to six key questions about insurance. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:07:31 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>4</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/hurricane-insurance-do-you-have-it-need-it-six-things-to-know--/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Inside Insurance: Earthquake insurance…less expensive in the eastern U.S]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/inside-insurance-earthquake-insurance%E2%80%A6less-expensive-in-the-eastern-u-s/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Ftimesfreepress.com%2Fnews%2F2011%2Faug%2F25%2Finside-insurance-earthquake-insuranceless-expensiv%2F"><![CDATA[Inside Insurance: Earthquake insurance…less expensive in the eastern U.S]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[While the quake was noticed from southern Canada to northern Georgia and from New York City to Ohio, it didn’t take long for reports to circulate about how those who did experience damage would probably find their business or personal insurance probably didn’t cover the event.<br /><br />It’s not because coverage was not available, but because so few property owners have coverage for earthquake damage across the eastern U.S.<br /> ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:08:40 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>6</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/inside-insurance-earthquake-insurance%E2%80%A6less-expensive-in-the-eastern-u-s/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Quake and hurricane insurance: a primer]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/quake-and-hurricane-insurance-a-primer/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fstories%2F2011%2F08%2F24%2Fearlyshow%2Fliving%2FConsumerWatch%2Fmain20096490.shtml"><![CDATA[Quake and hurricane insurance: a primer]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[On "The Early Show" Wednesday, personal finance expert Carmen Wong Ulrich, author of "The Real Cost of Living," shared tips on buying quake and hurricane insurance: who should have it, what it should cover, and how much to buy. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:02:55 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>5</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/quake-and-hurricane-insurance-a-primer/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Is it time to consider earthquake insurance?]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/is-it-time-to-consider-earthquake-insurance/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fhostednews%2Fap%2Farticle%2FALeqM5ioih07G76kUEV67N8hXUJrmwRWAw%3FdocId%3Dfaad8d6e35ff4ce5b268b7268fe4497c"><![CDATA[Is it time to consider earthquake insurance?]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Although no immediate news of significant damage emerged, such a widespread impact raises questions about preparedness and insurance coverage. That's particularly because earthquake damage is not covered under standard homeowners or business insurance policies. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2011 12:01:07 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>4</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/is-it-time-to-consider-earthquake-insurance/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Many Still Lack Flood Coverage As Hurricane Season Nears Its Peak]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/many-still-lack-flood-coverage-as-hurricane-season-nears-its-peak/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iii.org%2Fpress_releases%2Fmany-still-lack-flood-coverage-as-hurricane-season-nears-its-peak.html"><![CDATA[Many Still Lack Flood Coverage As Hurricane Season Nears Its Peak]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Less than a fifth of U.S. homeowners have a flood insurance policy that protects their property and personal belongings, even though more than four out of every five natural disasters nationwide involve flooding, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.). ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:25:23 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>3</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/many-still-lack-flood-coverage-as-hurricane-season-nears-its-peak/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA['Forced' insurance adds to home woes]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/forced-insurance-adds-to-home-woes/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.signonsandiego.com%2Fnews%2F2011%2Faug%2F20%2Fforced-insurance-adds-to-home-woes%2F"><![CDATA['Forced' insurance adds to home woes]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Unbeknown to most homeowners, if a home insurance policy lapses, the lender can impose its own that is typically priced far above the market price — sometimes so high that it can force homeowners into default or foreclosure. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2011 16:23:33 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>4</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/forced-insurance-adds-to-home-woes/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Uproar Over Sinkhole Rate Hike Builds]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/uproar-over-sinkhole-rate-hike-builds/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sunshinestatenews.com%2Fstory%2Fuproar-over-sinkhole-rate-hike-builds"><![CDATA[Uproar Over Sinkhole Rate Hike Builds]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[A proposal by Florida’s largest property insurer to raise sinkhole premium rates by 429 percent across the state is facing a backlash from lawmakers, many of whom voted for a new law that allows the rate hike to take place.  ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 10:30:02 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>3</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/uproar-over-sinkhole-rate-hike-builds/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Before Taking a Dip In The Swimming Pool, Consider the Insurance and Safety Implications]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/before-taking-a-dip-in-the-swimming-pool-consider-the-insurance-and-safety-implications/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.iii.org%2Fpress_releases%2Fbefore-taking-a-dip-in-the-swimming-pool-consider-the-insurance-and-safety-implications.html"><![CDATA[Before Taking a Dip In The Swimming Pool, Consider the Insurance and Safety Implications]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[With temperatures soaring throughout the country, many people will be taking advantage of the heat-beating enjoyment of a swimming pool. Whether you have a luxury in-ground pool or plan to blow up an inflatable kiddie pool, it is important to consider the insurance and safety implications, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I). ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:05:05 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>3</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/before-taking-a-dip-in-the-swimming-pool-consider-the-insurance-and-safety-implications/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Florida Considers Phasing-In Big Sinkhole Insurance Rate Hikes]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/florida-considers-phasing-in-big-sinkhole-insurance-rate-hikes/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insurancejournal.com%2Fnews%2Fsoutheast%2F2011%2F08%2F04%2F209419.htm"><![CDATA[Florida Considers Phasing-In Big Sinkhole Insurance Rate Hikes]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Florida Chief Financial Officer Jeff Atwater has urged state insurance regulators  to consider an affordable “glide path” for homeowners seeking to buy sinkhole insurance from Citizens Property Insurance Corp. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:03:59 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>4</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/florida-considers-phasing-in-big-sinkhole-insurance-rate-hikes/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[Stormy Weather 2011 Ins And Outs of Homeowners Insurance]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/stormy-weather-2011-ins-and-outs-of-homeowners-insurance/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnbc.com%2Fid%2F43492091"><![CDATA[Stormy Weather 2011 Ins And Outs of Homeowners Insurance]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[Much as the risk of tornadoes, hurricanes, wild fires and other destructive weather forces vary from state to state, so does property insurance for homeowners. With costs and coverage levels as inconsistent as the weather itself, consumers must navigate a complex market to pick the right policies.  ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2011 09:02:30 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>5</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/stormy-weather-2011-ins-and-outs-of-homeowners-insurance/</guid>
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	<title><![CDATA[What Sort of Insurance Do I Need?]]></title>
	<link>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/what-sort-of-insurance-do-i-need/</link>
  <source url="http%3A%2F%2Fonline.wsj.com%2Farticle%2FSB10001424053111903461104576462160960644384.html"><![CDATA[What Sort of Insurance Do I Need?]]></source>
	<description><![CDATA[A reader who lives on an island off the storm-prone coast of Florida wants to know how much insurance he needs. ]]></description>
	<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:46:45 CDT</pubDate>
	<author>homeinsurance</author>
	<category>Home Insurance</category>
	<votes>5</votes>
	<guid>http://insurancedose.com/Home-Insurance/what-sort-of-insurance-do-i-need/</guid>
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