If you have a boat or are considering buying one, you should understand your insurance obligations and what is permitted under your coverage. Owning a boat opens you up to a whole new set of liabilities, particularly property damage to a third party or physical injury to someone else. Policies also include a number of…Read more
Insurance Considerations When Getting Married
The last thing you want to think about when you are getting married is insurance, but as the big day draws near, you will be soon combining your assets and your risk – and your insurance policies should reflect that. Often, once you are married, you may enjoy the benefit of lower insurance premiums thanks…Read more
Eight Insurance-cost Saving Tips for New Year
As 2020 gets underway, now is a good time to review your home safety and insurance plans for the year. Make sure this year that you make your home safety a priority, and also ensure that you get the most bang for the buck with your insurance coverage. You can follow these tips: Home security…Read more
Review Insurance When Having a Baby
Expecting a baby is one of the most joyous experiences in life. As you prepare your nursery, don’t forget to talk to your insurance agent to make sure your coverage reflects the change in your growing family. Below are a few pointers. Health insurance Before your baby is even born, review your coverage and make sure you…Read more
Business Growth Will Lead to Increased Risk
As the economy continues expanding, companies need to be careful about properly managing their risk, according to a report by Advisen Inc., an insurance research and data firm. Increased activity typically means proportionally additional losses. For example, more trucks driving more miles will inevitably result in more accidents. However, there are other kinds of risk…Read more
How Much Umbrella Protection do I Need?
One million dollars is the minimum amount of coverage for an umbrella policy. However, insurance companies usually offer these types of insurance policies in one million dollar increments and often go up to ten or twenty million. Some companies that target high net worth individuals may offer up to hundred million or more. Most people…Read more
Do I Need Flood Insurance?
Almost everyone has a risk of being flooded, regardless of where they live. According to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, more than 20 percent of all flood insurance claims come from areas outside of high-risk flood zones. That still means the vast majority come from high-risk areas. How can a property owner find out…Read more
Insuring, Protecting Your Wine Collection
Are you a wine aficionado? Do you have a collection of fine and rare wines? If you fit the bill, you are surely storing the wine properly. But what if you had a major power outage in the summer that lasted for days and your collection simmered in the high heat? What if a hurricane,…Read more
Insurance for Tattoo & Body Piercing Parlors
Richmond, Virginia loves ink! Richmond has the 3rd most tattooed residents in the U.S. next to only Las Vegas and Miami. The last thing on most people’s mind when selecting a tattoo is insurance but before applying permanent ink, make sure the tattoo parlor and artist have insurance. Insurance Coverage General Liability Professional Liability Property…Read more
Why Insurance Rates are Increasing
We are often asked why are insurance rates increasing? I didn’t file a claim or get a ticket. Insurance premiums are a function of these factors: The perception of future risks, recent catastrophic claims and the return available on investment. Huge fires and other disasters factor in, such as the Colorado Springs blazes earlier this…Read more
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