Homeowners in Georgia are having a tough go in the last few years. In the recent past, home insurance rates in Georgia have increased by leaps and bounds and two factors that have largely triggered these hikes are the state’s peculiar climate and a flurry of roofing frauds. A discussion below delves into the curious […]
Homeowners in Georgia always have a keen eye turned towards the developments taking place in the insurance market. After all, their homes are most likely their most valuable material asset. The developments that take place in the home insurance market during a certain time period usually are precursors to how things will shape up in […]
Yes, it is true. Whatever be the cost of the premiums or the state of affairs in the economy, many homeowners are compelled to choose more than one home insurance policy. After all, their homes are their most valuable assets. So are their precious art, wine, or book collections; or to be more realistic […]
The world watched amazed as photographs and videos of the meteor strike in Siberia filtered into their televisions and tablets. Close to 300 buildings were damaged and more than 500 people were injured in this incident. While these images prompted researchers to peer more closely into their telescopes and carry out some more calculations, the […]
Recent news coverage and market reports seem to suggest that life insurance may soon become a thing of the past; and worldwide insurance companies are struggling to stop their frustrated customers from surrendering their policies! Some of the major players have either downsized by selling large chunks of their businesses or they have simply disappeared […]
UnitedHealth Group (UNH), the biggest medical insurance provider in the United States, has just tweaked the rules of the marketplace. Courtesy a novel initiative, people can now buy their health insurance plans from a UNH store. This is however, a calculated move. The Affordable Care Act has made health insurance affordable for many but has […]
The pun is purely unintended but that is what the shape of things with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is right now! And homeowners are a worried lot, especially after realizing the catastrophe that hurricanes like Katrina and Sandy are capable of unleashing. The irony of the situation is that although this program was […]
It can be one of the costliest mistakes to underestimate the power and deadliness of a hurricane. It may be a wise move to buy adequate insurance coverage to protect your home against potential damage caused by a hurricane. More importantly, effective preparedness for such an emergency can minimize the chances of damage and may […]
Every season brings its own set of challenges to the home owner wishing to safeguard their home and ensure that there is minimal, if not any, damage due to the weather. Keeping your home safe during the winter, especially in places where it snows heavily or the temperature drops to sub-zero levels, can be a […]
When home owners are insuring their home they need to balance the need for security with the need to cut costs. Before you decide to include or remove flood insurance coverage you need to assess your needs. Lender Requirement The first question a home owner needs to ask themselves is if the lender requires flood […]