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What is Wedding Insurance?

21 Feb
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If a wedding is in your near future, you may want to consider a wedding insurance policy. Regardless of whether it is your wedding or a child’s nuptials, unpredictable weather, fires, venue closures and a long list of other issues can end up ruining the magical day, leaving you with some major bills and not […]

It Doesn’t Matter Who Owns the Tree

20 Feb
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Winter often brings heavy snow and strong winds which can damage or even knock down trees. If a tree comes down and damages your house, your homeowners insurance will step up to cover the damage, regardless of whether it was your tree or it came from your neighbor’s yard. A standard homeowners policy will cover […]

What is a Business Owners Insurance Policy?

19 Feb
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A business owners insurance policy, which is also known as BOP insurance, is a policy that combines business liability and property insurance in one easy to purchase package. It is a popular coverage with small and medium sized businesses. It can be useful for businesses such as retail stores, contractors, restaurants and even wholesalers.  Just […]

FEMA is Reviewing and Changing Flood Maps and Risk Zones in South Florida

06 Feb
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North End of Palm Beach, Florida, aerial view of the inlet and what locals call Peanut Island, and the Port of Palm Beach If you live in South Florida and are not carrying flood insurance, you may be required to change that soon. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is currently changing flood maps for […]

Texas Homeowners Discover Fault In Their Home Warranty

05 Feb
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Texas homeowners are finding out that their home warranty may not be there when they need it the most. According to a recent Click2Houston.com article, Houston resident Jena Goetz learned a hard lesson about home warranties when her air conditioner system went out last summer. The repairman sent by the warranty company claimed she needed […]

Is an FHA loan a great option for first-time homebuyers?

31 Jan
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FHA loans can be a great option for first-time homebuyers. They often offer a fantastic interest rate as well as a lower down payment requirement. Due to the fact that these loans are backed by the Federal Housing Administration, interest rates can drop down as low as 3.5 percent. While a traditional mortgage usually requires […]

Florida Homeowners Insurance Rate Hikes 2020

23 Jan
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According to a recent editorial on Yoursun.com, the legislation passed last year to bring assignment of benefits (AOB) lawsuits to end has not succeeded in bringing down homeowner insurance costs for Florida residents.  In 2019, zero hurricanes came ashore. In fact, only Hurricane Dorian (which was a category 5) threatened the Sunshine State but ended […]

Florida Homeowners Will Likely See a Rate Increase Again This Year

21 Jan
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According to a recent editorial on Yoursun.com, the legislation passed last year to bring assignment of benefits (AOB) lawsuits to end has not succeeded in bringing down homeowner insurance costs for Florida residents.  In 2019, zero hurricanes came ashore. In fact, only Hurricane Dorian (which was a category 5) threatened the Sunshine State but ended […]

Florida Homeowner Insurers May See Downgrades

18 Jan
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In August of 2019, this waterfront Florida condo in St. Petersburg, Florida keeps first floor windows covered as Hurricane Dorian approaches. Demotech, the agency that is responsible for assigning insurers a financial stability rating (FSR) has warned that more than 40 domestic insurers in Florida will receive a downgrade, mainly due to the deteriorating conditions […]