Homeowners Insurance Blog

How to Protect Those High Value Property Items That You Own

17 Oct
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Collectibles can increase in value over time until they are worth a significant amount of money. This can include a wide variety of collectibles, everything from comic books, wines, cigars, sports memorabilia, movie props, coins, art and jewelry can appreciate over time until they are worth a small fortune. These types of assets really need […]

Georgia Coastal Home Insurance Coverage & Rates

02 Oct
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Windstorm insurance is not a required coverage in Georgia, but if you live on the coast, it is certainly an insurance you should consider. In many coastal areas your mortgage lender will require that you carry a windstorm policy to make sure your home (and their investment) is full protected. Windstorm policies are designed to […]

Title Insurance Can Protect your Home if a Previous Owner Tries to Claim your Property

01 Oct
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Buying a house is a lot of work, and once you have found the perfect home you want to protect it with insurance. In addition to your homeowners policy, a title insurance policy will help protect your investment.  Here is a quick overview about title insurance and why you need it to fully protect your […]

Coastal Homeowners in Denial: FEMA urges homeowners to buy flood insurance

23 Sep
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Congress is getting ready to send President Donald Trump the thirteenth 60-day extension of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) as the current one expires at the end of September. The NFIP has been in serious financial trouble for years but Congress has been unable to agree on how to fix the ailing program.  The […]

J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Home Insurance Study: Ready for Change

17 Sep
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According to recent J.D. Power 2019 U.S. Home Insurance Study, roughly three-fourths (74%) of homeowner insurance customers feel that the homeowners insurance industry needs improvement. A whopping 13% of customers felt that “radical improvement is needed.”  The study found that the overall customer satisfaction with homeowners insurance declined for the first time since 2015. J.D. […]

Thousands of Homeowners in the path of Hurricane Dorian Cancelled Their Flood Insurance

11 Sep
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According to a recent analysis by E&E News of government data, tens of thousands of homeowners who were in the path of Hurricane Dorian dropped their flood insurance in recent years. The analysis found that both homeowners and owners of commercial buildings have been giving up their flood insurance policies despite the fact that their […]

Personal Liability Can Be a Lifesaver: What is it?

10 Sep
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In many cases, when shopping for a homeowners insurance policy people tend to overlook the personal liability coverage portion of the policy. This can be a dangerous move as personal liability can be a lifesaver in certain situations. If you are shopping for a new homeowners policy, make sure your agent takes the time to […]

N.C. Rate Bureau Requested Dwelling Insurance Rate Increase

07 Sep
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The North Carolina Insurance department reported on Monday that it has received a rate increase filing from the N.C. Rate Bureau regarding dwelling insurance. The Rate Bureau is requesting an average increase of 19.2 percent, but the increase will vary by area. The Rate Bureau is requesting that the rate change go into effect on […]

What Does Insurance Cover After a Natural Disaster

06 Sep
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Hurricane Dorian approaching the Carolinas – September 5, 2019 Hurricane Dorian did major damage in the Bahamas and is currently lashing out at the Carolinas. If your home has been damaged or destroyed by Dorian or another major weather event, you probably have questions about just what your homeowners insurance will cover. We are here […]