In a special Legislative session called by newly elected Governor Crist,
Florida lawmakers addressed ways to reduce the upward spiraling cost of
windstorm insurance. In one week, a bill has been approved by both the
House and Senate to provide relief for the citizens of Florida. One
major part of the legislation was to completely remove the FL Panhandle
exemption.

Source: Houston Chronicle

Texas will get almost half a billion dollars in federal relief funding to help the state recover from last year's hurricane double-whammy, officials announced in Houston today.

Homeowners, read your policy!
Mississippi U.S. District Court judge L.T. Senter Jr. ruled Tuesday (8/15/06)in favor of Nationwide Mutual Insurance Co. in a case stemming from damage caused by Hurricane Katrina last August.

By RUKMINI CALLIMACHI
The Associated Press
Monday, August 14, 2006; 8:54 PM

NEW ORLEANS -- Nearly all insurance companies in Louisiana have agreed to give homeowners more time to settle claims from hurricanes Katrina and Rita, the state's top insurance official said Monday."