Disasters can happen just about anywhere but the truth is that some areas are more prone to catastrophic weather. Floods, hurricanes tornadoes and fires have favorite locales that they pound over and over, putting those cities and states into a special category when it comes to experiencing disasters. If you happen to live in one […]
Homeowners insurance is key to keeping your biggest asset safe and providing you with peace of mind. While most of us shop for coverage based on price, the reputation and strength of the company underwriting the policy are just as important. There is no point in protecting your home if when you go to make […]
Your homeowners insurance premium is calculated on a number of different factors. Everything from your address to your credit rating will be considered to determine your premium. However, there are a few other factors that you might not be aware of that can jack up your rates. While you may have some sway over a […]
According to a recent report by consumer investigator Jim Strickland, homeowner insurance rates in Atlanta are on their way up. State records indicate that there have been substantial increases granted since 2012, which have affected premiums across the state and the city of Atlanta. Industry experts say that damage from recent storms across Georgia is […]
According to the U. S. Geological Survey, the recent earthquake in the San Francisco Bay area, which registered 6.0 on the magnitude scale, is estimated to have caused roughly $1 billion in economic losses. Much of the damage was suffered by homeowners and unfortunately, many of them were not covered. The quake injured more than […]
A recent survey of insurance professionals by Insurance Journal Magazine, found that nearly 80 percent of insurance professionals believe that homeowner claims are processed 50 to 100 percent quicker when a claimant has completed a home inventory. This is just one more reason that every homeowner should take the time to do a home inventory. […]
Everyone knows that homeowners insurance is essential to protect your investment, but many of us are in the dark as to how our rate is actually determined. Insurers consider a variety of factors when calculating rates and each of them has an effect on the total cost of the policy. It pays to understand the […]
Imagine this: You are hosting the annual neighborhood Christmas party and one of your guests slips and falls on your icy sidewalk. They are severely injured, requiring a month of hospitalization along with substantial physical therapy. Before you know it, a lawsuit is filed and you are on the hook for a couple of million […]
While solar panels are not yet a mainstream source of power there are getting much closer. More and more people are putting panels on their roof to power their homes and even sell power back to the local utility. According to GTM Research, a new solar system was installed every four minutes in 2013, and […]
We are a nation of hoarders, and for many of us, our house just isn’t big enough to store all of our treasures, we need a little extra space. This is why roughly 10 percent of all American households rent a storage unit according to the Self Storage Association (SSA.). But what happens if your […]