Hurricane Irma was as big as it was powerful. After making landfall in the Florida Keys, Irma continued on a path of destruction across the entire state. Irma left an unprecedented number of Floridians with storm-related residential property damage. This means a lot of you need...
It’s that time of year again. If you live or work in the Atlantic hurricane region, it’s hard to forget that hurricane season officially starts June 1st. The beginning of hurricane season, which runs through November 30th, is not a time for panic. Instead, it’s...
Most of us don’t care whether homeowners’ insurance covers claims caused by renters. After all, how many people actually rent their homes to strangers? As it turns out, a lot of people do. Home-sharing services have turned a growing number of ordinary homeowners into part-time...
Nearly 95 percent of homeowners have some form of homeowners’ insurance. Most have a basic understanding about their insurance policies. But, a survey by the Insurance Information Institute revealed that many homeowners have significant knowledge gaps about what is and what is not covered by...
Did you know that 15 to 70 percent of your homeowners’ insurance premium can be attributed to the risk of wind damage? Taking steps to prevent or reduce wind damage is known as wind mitigation. These steps can save your home from catastrophic storm damage....
Are you planning a summer getaway? The American Automobile Association reports that over half of U.S. drivers are planning a road trip this summer. With over 650 million long distance trips made each year between Memorial and Labor Day, many of us are looking forward...
Did you know that nearly 78 million dogs live in more than 54 million U.S. households? According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are approximately 4.5 million dog bites every year, nearly 20 percent of which require medical attention. Being that it’s...
Many believe that expensive homeowners’ insurance is just the reality of living the American Dream. But, there are ways to lower your premium. This year, instead of (only) cringing and cursing about the cost of renewing your homeowners’ insurance, find out if any of these...
Homeowners insurance is designed to protect against losses to your home and its contents, as well as liability for accidents that may occur on the property. Since the United States homeownership rate is nearly 65%, homeowners' insurance is an important topic for many of us. To...
For most people, their biggest purchase is their home. Following the four must-dos for shopping for homeowners insurance can help you find the best value and the best protection for your home: Get advice from a professional agent who will take the time to guide...