Although no one looks forward to the time when they may need to file a claim with their homeowners’ insurance company, understanding the claims process can spare you a lot of stress and frustration if there is destruction or damage to your home or a burglary occurs. Your policy will Read More
If a fire destroys your home, you can feel reasonably certain that your homeowners’ insurance policy will cover repair or reconstruction costs. But what if an uncommon event occurs? Although policies vary, many of them cover surprisingly atypical claims. Below is a list of 6 uncommon events that your homeowners’ Read More
Hurricane season officially started on June 1st. We’ve already seen a brief sales-tax holiday on flashlights, candles, lanterns, batteries, and other storm essentials, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is using the examples of Hurricanes Hermine, Matthew, and Irma to remind Floridians of the importance of getting ready now. Read More
Insurance can be expensive. According to research, homeowners’ insurance rates have been steadily increasing throughout the country, in some cases up over 50% in the last 10 years. In Florida, the average homeowner pays over $2,000 a year and in South Florida well beyond that! Add this amount to the Read More
Purchasing a home is a huge financial investment, so you want to keep it protected for as long as you own it. This is what homeowner’s insurance is for, but not all packages are created equal. The right type and amount of coverage are dictated by your personal circumstances, so Read More
Back in 2000, the U.S. Census Bureau determined that there were nearly 3.6 million vacation properties across the country. Nine years later, that number had increased to 4.86 million, and there’s been no sign of a slowdown in secondary property purchases. An estimated 80% of these properties are bought as Read More
When you shop for business insurance coverage, workers’ compensation may not immediately come to mind, but it can protect you and your employees from the financial tolls of a job-related injury. Workers’ compensation can replace lost wages, reimburse medical expenses, protect your company from a lawsuit, and more, making it Read More
Few of us go through life actively anticipating that something will happen to our home and its contents, but it happens. Fires, hurricanes, floods, home invasions, and similar disasters are all why we take out homeowner’s insurance. Now here’s the catch. If your home was severely damaged tomorrow, do you Read More
When you’re trying to save money, homeowner’s insurance is not one of those obligations you can safely eliminate from your budget. You can, however, qualify for discounts based on certain improvements you may have made on your home since you first took out the policy. When insurance companies calculate premiums, Read More
Last September, Equifax, one of the nation’s main credit reporting agencies, announced that due to a major hack, the personal details of 143 million American consumers had been exposed. Agency representatives stated that cyber criminals had taken advantage of a security vulnerability in Apache Struts, a tool used by Equifax Read More
One major hurricane is devastating enough, but when two huge storms strike within two weeks of one another, the result is catastrophic. Hurricane Harvey demolished parts of Texas and southwest Louisiana, destroying billions of dollars worth of property, and the economic impact of Irma is expected to reach $300 billion, Read More
From June 1st to November 30th, the Gulf of Mexico and eastern coast of the United States is on alert for Hurricane Season. Eyes turn to the National Hurricane Center during this season to watch and prepare for any storm threats. According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, wind Read More
When you’re buying a new home, you’re not only getting that gorgeous ensuite or state of the art kitchen. Included in the package are any potential problems, such as a leaky roof or ancient plumbing that can cause problems and affect your ability to obtain a favorable insurance package. Your Read More