What is the Most Common Natural Disaster in the United States?
The answer is flooding. If your home sustained damage due to a flood, would you have coverage? You might be thinking—of course I would have coverage. I have a homeowners
Preparing Your Property for Hurricane Season
Now is the time to prepare! The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1-Nov. 30. With winds over 75 mph, hurricanes can turn almost anything into a destructive projectile. When
Protect Your House When You Rent It Out To Others
Renting out your house to others can be lucrative. Millions of people take advantage of various house/apartment sharing services (e.g., Airbnb, HomeAway, FlipKey or MIMDU) each year. These companies match
Stay Insured When You Rent or Hire a Vehicle
People may put a significant amount of effort into adequately insuring their personal vehicles, but they frequently make quick assumptions about coverage of rented or hired vehicles. However, it is
Make Sure You Are the Only You Out There
The Federal Trade Commission processed 1.4 million fraud reports—totaling $1.48 billion in losses—in 2018. Identity theft occurs when an unauthorized person uses your personal identifying information, such as your name,
10 Tips to Prevent Chimney Fires
As the weather cools down, it is tempting to light a fire for ambience, warmth and roasting marshmallows. If you have a fireplace, here are some tips to avoid costly
Taking a Home Inventory of All Belongings
Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or you’ve been in your current home for years, you already understand the value of protecting your home from weather, fires, and other unexpected events.
Home Businesses Have Unique Insurance Needs
If you run a business out of your home, it’s important to remember that your standard homeowners insurance policy does not cover losses from your home-based business. In fact, a
Unpack Your Moving Concerns
Moving this summer? Here are some things to keep in mind before and after the big move. First, you should be concerned about the things you are moving. You want
It’s Time to Get Out the ATV
The weather is finally here for you to take out your all-terrain vehicle! Now is the good time to review the rules of the off-road. ATVs require registration and liability
