Wildfires and Your Homeowner's Insurance: What You Need To Know
With an average of 100,000 wildfires burning millions of miles of land in America each year, it's important to protect your home as best you can. Although the western United States is notorious for summer wildfires, it is important to realize that all par
April 1, 2010
Your Home-Based Business May Not Be Covered
When you start a home-based business there are many things to consider, and while insurance generally isn't a priority, you can't afford to ignore it. What many home-based business owners don't realize, is that their homeowner's insurance policy doesn't c
April 1, 2010
Reward Yourself
There are many ways to save money on homeowners insurance. Most people know about the common ways, but many still may not ask their insurance company if they offer these discounts, get them applied to their policies to lower their rates, or think about sw
April 1, 2009
Floods and your homeowners policy
In recent years, roughly 25% of all flood insurance claims came from areas not considered high risk. Worst of all, most home and business insurance policies don't cover flood losses. Your home has a 26% chance of being damaged by a flood during the course of a 30 year mortgage, compared to a 9% chance of fire.
April 1, 2009
Do I need homeowner's insurance if I rent my home? - Renters Insurance
While you're unable to purchase a homeowner's insurance policy, unless you own the home, Renters Insurance is a great alternative! Similar to homeowner's coverage, renters insurance provides financial protection against the loss or destruction of your pos
July 11, 2008
Making a Homeowners Claim May Raise Your Rate - To Claim or Not to Claim
Knowing when not to make a claim can save you hundreds on your homeowner's coverage. The general rule of thumb when filing a claim is to recognize that your homeowner's premiums will increase as a result of that claim.
June 12, 2008