Township Planning Insurance Workshop for Storm-Affected Residents

Navigating homeowner insurance policies isn't always easy, and in the coming weeks, Warren residents may have a chance to consult with experts on what benefits they may be due from the storms in August and October.

According to Townshop Committeeman Vic Sordillo, the township Office of Emergency Management is working on organizing a workshop for homeowners to discuss what provisions their insurance policies may offer. The session is planned for sometime in the first quarter of 2012.

"There's a tremendous demand for that," Sordillo said at the Dec. 8 Township Committee meeting. "The standard homeowner's policy is very misunderstood."

Sordillo, who works for Warren-based Chubb Insurance, noted the township "has residents with expertise in this field."

"And we'll also use our insurance broker," he said. "People don't understand the difference between surface water, flood, when a tree falls, whetherit's covered, when it's not covered...I will moderate that; I've been in the business for 35 years, but I will not be offering the expertise."

Sordilo said a location hasn't been chosen yet, but may depend on how many residents show interest.