Tag Archives: coverage

Are homeowners insurance companies increasing deductibles? 

22 Aug
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This year many homeowner insurance companies have been raising their homeowner percentage deductible from 1% to 2% which could be a massive increase for policyholders who have to make a claim on their policy. It has led to many homeowners shopping their coverage as their out-of-pocket costs skyrocket.   As the cost of claims increases, particularly […]

What happens to my mortgage if my homeowners policy gets cancelled?

18 Jul
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As more and more insurance companies stop writing policies in certain markets or cancel existing policyholders they find too big of a risk, homeowners are finding their policies cancelled or non renewed. While a cancelled policy is a shock, it doesn’t mean you need to panic.  Following is a brief overview of what to do […]

North Carolina Joint Underwriters and Wind Pool Map Explained

05 Jun
North Carolina Coastal Counties

North Carolina is a lovely state to call home. Our state is packed with beautiful cities, museums, restaurants and of course, some of the loveliest beaches in the country. Unfortunately, if you live in one of our amazing coastal southern cities such as Ocean Isle Beach, Sunset Beach, Oak Island Beach, Calabash, Bald Head Island, […]

Should I raise my deductible to $10,000 to help offset the cost of rising premiums?

15 May
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According to industry reports, homeowners are raising their deductibles to $5,000 to $10,000 to help offset the cost of rising premiums.  While raising a deductible into the stratosphere will absolutely lower your homeowner insurance premium, it does mean that you will have to cover your deductible amount in the event you have to make a […]

Should I choose the minimum or maximum homeowners insurance coverage?

13 May
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As homeowner insurance rates rise across the country, some homeowners are opting for policies that offer minimal coverage to keep their premiums affordable. Unfortunately, this choice will leave them at higher risk and in a position where they may have to pay more out of pocket if they have to make a claim on their […]

North Carolina Coastal Home Insurance Rates

29 Mar
NC Coastal Home Insurance Premiums

North Carolina is a fantastic place to live with plenty of cultural activities, beautiful beaches, world-class cities as well as great restaurants and shopping. The only disadvantage to living in North Carolina, particularly if your home is located in coastal area is the cost of homeowners insurance. The average premium for a standard homeowners insurance […]

Coastal South Carolina Home Insurance Rates

30 Dec
Coastal Charleston, South Carolina

South Carolina is an amazing place to call home. It is overflowing with world-class cities, beautiful beaches, museums, and restaurants. It is truly a wonderful place to live. Unfortunately, some of our beautiful coastal cities, Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Hilton Head as an example come with some pretty high homeowners insurance premiums if you live […]

5 New Homeowners Insurance Companies Step into the Florida Insurance Market

27 Sep
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Florida’s property insurance disaster may be taking baby steps in the right direction as five new insurers step into the Florida market, taking over hundreds of thousands from Citizens Property, Florida’s insurer of last resort. This could lead to more insurance options for residents of the Sunshine State soon. The five companies in the mix […]

2023 Hurricane Idalia – Clean Up Begins & What Now for Florida Homeowners

08 Sep
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Hurricane Idalia recently made landfall in Big Bend as a Category 3 storm, killing at least three people in Florida before moving onto Georgia and other East Coast states before it weakened into a tropical storm. The storm left over 330,000 people without power. In recent years, Florida communities have been hit by a string […]