Citizens Property Insurance Company, the property insurer of last resort in Florida is planning to make substantial eligibility and underwriting changes that will likely result in increased property inspections over the next four years. Citizens is hoping to shed policies and reduce its exposure level in the Florida property market. Citizens is hoping the new […]
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RSS feed for this sectionWill my home insurance cover asbestos removal?
Roofing professionals remove asbestos from cement roofing underlayment. Finding asbestos in your home is never fun and, in most cases, the cost to remove it will fall to you as most standard homeowners policies exclude asbestos or other pollutants removal. What is Asbestos? Asbestos is a group of six silicate minerals that occur naturally. It […]
Am I underinsured for hurricane damage?
Tropical Storm Henri hit the Northeast pretty hard over the last week and for many homeowners the pain caused by the storm could just be getting started. Unfortunately, many homeowners may be underinsured or not have the right coverage in place when it comes to tropical storm and hurricane damage. A recent study by Policygenius […]
Is termite damage covered by my homeowners insurance policy?
Discovering termites in your home is never fun. These wood-eating insects cause around $5 billion in property damage every year and unfortunately this damage is not covered by homeowners insurance, except in rare cases. Homeowners insurance is designed to deal with sudden and unexpected losses and damage, termite damage, because it often happens over months […]
Does homeowners insurance cover boats?
While just about every state in the country requires drivers to have car insurance to be legal out on the road, very few states require boat owner to carry boat insurance before they hit the water. Unfortunately, many boat owners mistakenly assume that homeowners insurance will help cover the costs related to a boating accident. […]
How does sewer backup insurance work?
It’s never fun to find standing sewage in your basement due to a burst pipe or blocked sewer pipe. This type of damage is not only disgusting, it can also be expensive. The cost to clean and repair your home can quickly add up and in most cases, this type of damage is not covered […]
What is the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC)?
The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) is the regulatory body that oversees the insurance industry. The NAIC helps standardize insurance agencies as well as their practices and policies in the United States. The NAIC is not a government organization, insurance is regulated at the state level via the NAIC. The NAIC was formed in […]
I can’t afford my home insurance?
While the pandemic seems to be receding a bit in the U.S., it has left behind some massive damage, and in many cases, it has put a severe pinch on household budgets. Unemployment hit 14.8% at the peak which is the highest unemployment rate since Congressional Research Service began collecting data. If your budget has […]
Will mortgage rates increase in 2021?
While mortgage rates in the U.S. have been under 3 percent for a few months, there is a good chance they will be headed up later in the year. As unemployment rates have dropped and more Americans are being vaccinated the economy is expected to recover, which will likely lead to higher mortgage rates. If […]
Do I have to insure my RV?
Thinking about hitting the road and traveling the country in an RV for a few months or just going on the occasional weekend trip? Regardless of how you use it, you’ll need to insure your RV to be legal out on the road and to protect your investment. According to industry statistics, roughly 11 million households […]