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Friday, February 17, 2017

Home Owners Insurance Needs Change After Divorce or Separation

Whether you are married or living with a partner, splitting up affects your home owners insurance needs. Add a few insurance-related tasks to your post-breakup to-do list to find out if you’re over- or underinsured.   READ MORE >>

Friday, February 3, 2017

Hosting a Super Bowl party? Watch out for these 5 risks

Revisiting some old Super Bowl party tips that should still apply to this year.... The clock is counting down to kick-off time for this year’s Super Bowl 50, and you’re in the midst of party planning. But have you added reviewing your insurance coverage to the checklist? READ MORE >>

Friday, January 13, 2017

More Than a Third of Homeowners Insurance Claims Related to Dog Bites

Homeowners policies typically cover the average dog bite claim, but you’ll need an umbrella policy to protect you if your dog causes a more serious injury. Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claim dollars paid out in 2012, costing insurers more than $489 million, according to the Insurance Information Institute and State Farm. READ MORE >>

Friday, January 6, 2017

Compile a Home Inventory with the Right Tools

A home inventory of your belongings for insurance purposes is a relatively inexpensive way to make any future claims go smoother. Creating a home inventory for insurance doesn’t need to be complicated. All you really need is a pencil and paper. READ MORE >>

Friday, November 18, 2016

This Holiday Season Give Yourself the Gift of a Home Inventory

The holidays are always a good time to take an inventory of everything you own in the event disaster strikes. The importance of creating and keeping a home inventory has become more evident than ever, says the Insurance Information Institute.  At this time of year, many homes fill up with new, often expensive, holiday gifts. READ MORE >>

Friday, October 7, 2016

Understanding Homeowners Association Insurance

If you own a home in a planned development or you own a condo, then you likely pay homeowners association dues. Every year. Usually at the worst time. What do you get for those dues? For one thing, insurance. As distasteful as those dues can be, the end product can be really beneficial in case something bad happens in your development and condo. READ MORE >>

Friday, September 30, 2016

Home Warranties: The Basics

If you stop and think about it, your basement can be a scary place. Not in the “there’s a monster in the basement!” kind of way. More in the “if something down there breaks, I can’t pay for it” sense. For example, if your hard-working sump pump breaks down, it can cost as much as $2,000 to replace it. READ MORE >>

Friday, September 23, 2016

7 Things New Homeowners Don't Know They Need to Do

Owning a home has a lot of perks (goodbye pet policies!). But those perks come with a lot of responsibility. Between daily chores and preventative maintenance, it’s easy to forget a few things. Let’s refresh your memory! Here are seven frequently-forgotten tasks that will help you stay on top of homeownership. READ MORE >>

Friday, September 16, 2016

The Beginner's Guide To Homeowners' Insurance

Insurance. Do your eyes glaze over just reading the word? It may not be the most thrilling subject, but it's essential for new homebuyers to understand the nuts and bolts of their homeowners insurance. Virtually all mortgage lenders require insurance coverage to protect their investment. READ MORE >>

Friday, September 9, 2016

What's the difference between renter's insurance and homeowner's insurance?

Whether you rent or own your home, the property as well as its contents should be protected with insurance. For those who own homes, homeowners insurance can protect the home and the home's contents. If the home is a rental, the owner of the home would insure the property, while the renter is responsible for insuring the contents of the home. READ MORE >>

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