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 […]
Your home is one of your biggest investments you will ever make and if it is damaged or destroyed you could be on the hook to rebuild it. This is where homeowners insurance steps in, it will help get your life back to normal by putting your home back together and replacing all of your […]
Car and home insurance can be expensive, but it is an absolute necessity to protect your assets. Regardless of whether you are insuring your home or car, finding the best coverage at an affordable price is everyone’s goal. There are a number of strategies you can employ to save money on both your homeowners and […]
Over the last few years Colorado residents have seen their insurance rates headed up. According to industry data, rates for homeowners have gone up 67 percent while drivers have seen rates climb 52 percent. Unfortunately, due to three hailstorms that hit the Front Range recently, insurance costs could be going up again. The recent hailstorms, […]
The legal dispute between the N.C. Rate Bureau (NCRB), which represents insurance companies in North Carolina, and the N.C. insurance department has come to an end with a statewide average increase for homeowners insurance coming in at 4.8 percent. This is significantly lower than the 18.7 percent that was originally floated back in November. The […]
It’s back-to-school time and if your child is headed off to college there are numerous things you will have to do to make sure they have a great college experience. One of those things is making sure they are fully insured while they are studying at college. Making sure your child is properly insured not […]
Most of us file our homeowners insurance policy in the back of the filing cabinet until we need to make a claim. In many cases, that policy will stay in the filing cabinet and out of sight for quite a long time as the majority of homeowners rarely make a claim on their policy. According […]
As you get older certain expenses tend to rise. Everything from health care costs to insurance can become more expensive. Luckily, when it comes to the cost of car and homeowners insurance there are ways to keep these cost hikes in check. Car Insurance While insurance premiums tend to go up as drivers age, there […]
Having your home destroyed by a natural disaster is one of the most stressful things a person can go through in life and unfortunately, dealing with the insurance claim is probably the second most stressful thing someone will have to deal with in their lifetime. While relying on the insurance companies adjuster for a simple […]
East Coast residents who are still digging out from the recent epic blizzards will be happy to know that most of the damage caused by winter storms are covered by their homeowners insurance policy. The Blizzard of 2016 was one of the biggest storms the East Coast has ever seen. Washington, D.C., Baltimore and New […]