If you are thinking about making a minor claim against your homeowners insurance, you may want to reconsider, especially if you live in Minnesota. According to a recent report by InsuranceQuotes.com, a claim on your homeowners insurance can raise your premium by up to 21 percent depending on what state you call home. The site […]
According to a study published by the World Bank, Miami is one of the ten cities in the world that face the greatest risk of extensive flooding as sea levels rise due to climatic changes. As per the numbers quoted in the study, Miami is also likely to suffer the most in terms of economic […]
Florida state regulators recently approved a statewide average increase of 6.3 percent for homeowners who purchase homeowners insurance through the state-backed insurer, Citizens Property Insurance Corp. Citizens Property was created in 2002. Its mission is to provide windstorm and general property insurance for homeowners who were unable to find coverage in the private market. […]
If you are looking to adopt a dog in the near future, better call your insurance agent before you bring your new family member home. Depending on the breed, its very possible that your insurer will cancel your homeowners policy, or jack your rates way up. Bringing a dog into the mix is just like […]
A report published by the AARP The Magazine has revealed some interesting findings regarding some of the most common insurance claims made by homeowners across the United States. According to this report, dog bites on residential premises constitute about a third of all the liability claims made by house owners. This number also includes instances […]
Changes to the National Flood Insurance program are just around the corner and the steep increases in premiums many coastal residents will be seeing are having a negative impact on real estate prices. According to a recent article in the Tampa Tribune, owners of an older home in Treasure Island that has a flood elevation […]
Forbes Magazine has listed Atlanta, Georgia in their list of the top 50 best cities to live in the United States. The city is the financial headquarters of corporate giants like Coca-Cola, AT&T Mobility, Home Depot, Delta Air Lines, UPS, and Turner Broadcasting and also houses numerous financial services, telecommunications, and technology companies that create […]
Homeowners insurance can be complicated, and its possible to spend months looking for the perfect policy, but the truth is that the best homeowners policy is the one that provides the coverage you need at a price you can afford. There are many factors to consider when looking for homeowners insurance and understanding what to […]
The hurricane season is well underway in the Atlantic and Caribbean coasts of the United States and according to a weather prediction report published in The Charlotte Observer, this year there are more-than-average chances of landfall in the South Carolina region. Residents of Columbia (South Carolina) had a peek of things to come with the […]
According to MarketWatch, most basic home insurance policies in the United State do not suffice for the needs of homeowners. This is especially true of high-value property owners, many of whom have their houses dotting the coastal regions of Florida. In fact, according to the news publication, these homeowners with properties worth $1 million and […]