The cost of buying and installing home building supplies is going through the roof, and it may leave you without enough insurance to rebuild should disaster strike. Lumber and other construction material prices have skyrocketed, and so has the cost of labor as the building industry struggles with a manpower shortfall. These issues are adding…Read more
Most Frequent Homeowners Claim
While most people are understandably concerned about insuring their homes against fire loss, that risk is not what causes the most losses for homeowners. Water damage is a more common threat that accounts for more claims than fire damage. Statistics show that one out of every five homes will experience some kind of water damage…Read more
Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance
There are some 63 million dogs in the U.S. and while they make for great companions and help keep our homes safe from intruders, they can also be a significant liability. About 4.5 million people suffer dog bites every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of that number, about 885,000 need…Read more
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover a Home-Based Business?
With recent advances in both technology and the internet, and many people working from home or having been laid off due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many Americans have or are planning to start a home-based business. But will your homeowner’s policy cover the risks of a home-based business? In nearly every case, the answer is…Read more
Sewer Line Insurance
Too many homeowners assume that a sewage backup or other underground drainage/sewage line is their local government’s responsibility – until they have a problem. Homeowners and landlords often only find out too late, after thousands of dollars of damage, that their existing insurance doesn’t cover them. As a homeowner or landlord, your responsibility for sewer…Read more
Insuring Your Home – Replacement Cost vs. Market Value
Unfortunately, disaster can strike at any time. No one is immune to the threat of losing his or her home due to any number of possible hazards. But a recent survey found that most homeowners are seriously underinsured. Marshall & Swift/Boekh, a leading insurance data services company, found that 66 percent of homeowners had inadequate…Read more
What Renters Need To Know About Insurance
Since most homeowners are also mortgage holders, they are required to have home insurance. However, most renters are not required to purchase renter’s insurance according to the terms of a lease. They face many of the same risks as homeowners. Although renters do not have to pay for the actual structure that is rented, they…Read more
Tips to Winterize Your Home
The chill in the air tells you it’s time to pull out the heavy clothes and brave the falling temperatures. That chill should also tell you it’s time to perform a check of your home to ensure it can withstand the rigors of the upcoming winter. Start with a top down approach by taking a…Read more
Insurance for a Swimming Pool
You’re having a new pool installed in your backyard, and you can’t wait to dive into a summer of swimming fun. Of course, you may be so busy buying water wings, noodles and floats that you forgot to take care of one very important detail: your insurance. Now is the time to take a close…Read more
Hurricane Insurance – Are You Covered?
We’ve all seen the dramatic effect hurricanes can have – both the initial wind then rain and the floods that follow. Make sure your homeowners insurance provides the coverage you need before the storm hits. If you can’t live in your home, make sure your policy will pay additional living expenses. Review your policy for…Read more
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