Any major life change sends a ripple effect through your finances — especially a divorce. Insurance matters may seem trivial next to the emotional upheaval of ending a marriage. But minding the details now can prevent financial pain later. Here’s a look at five insurance changes to address after a divorce. 1. Life insurance Buying…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
Combining Your Auto & Home Insurance with One Company
Discounts & More: Combining Your Auto & Home Insurance with One Company There are huge advantages to combining your auto and home insurance with a single company. The biggest and most direct benefit is getting a multiple-policy discount. However, it goes beyond that, and the advantages can work out nicely in the policyholder’s favor. Let’s…Read more
It Happens: Sewer backup
November 10, 2015 By: Christopher Barger Sometimes sewer backups happen. We look for someone to blame, but often there just isn’t blame to be found. How do we prevent it from happening? And if it does, how do we protect ourselves from the financial storm that follows? Suppose for a minute that you just spent…Read more
What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
Dan called and said the aluminum siding on his home is worn out and needs to be replaced. He asked if the siding would be paid for by his homeowners insurance. I informed him that worn out siding is not a covered loss which preceded his next question…what does homeowners insurance cover? Homeowners Insurance Homeowners…Read more
3 Ways to Save on Homeowners Insurance
You can lower the monthly premium on your homeowners insurance in 3 ways. We’ll discuss those ways but first let’s discuss what homeowners insurance is designed to cover. Homeowners insurance is designed to cover a “sudden and accidental” loss. Homeowners insurance is not a maintenance policy and it will not cover damage due to wear…Read more
Replacement Cost Insurance
Choosing replacement cost insurance on your home’s contents helps restore the comfort of your home in the event of a loss. It could be worth hundreds, even thousands of dollars to your family. Replacement Cost Insurance Most homeowners insurance policies cover your personal property for its actual cash value. You may prefer to cover your…Read more
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage?
One of our clients recently had a pipe break that caused substantial water damage to their finished basement. Sudden and accidental water damage – like burst pipes – are generally covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy. However, it is important to know that not every type of water-related damage is covered. A few tips to…Read more
What Does Homeowners Insurance Cover?
We are often asked what does homeowners insurance cover. If you own a home, homeowners insurance is important. In fact, if you have a mortgage on the home, insurance is required by the mortgage company to obtain a loan. After purchasing the policy, you receive your declarations page and policy in the mail and probably…Read more
The Wrong Way to Insure Your Home
Your home is one of your most valuable assets but most people spend very little time making sure they have the right insurance policy. Make sure you have enough dwelling coverage on your homeowners insurance policy to rebuild it to its original state. And while the current market value of your home may be lower…Read more
