According to a report from Insurancequotes.com, your credit history may have a much bigger impact on your homeowners insurance rates than previously thought, and the gap between a poor and excellent credit rating seems to be growing. In fact, if you have a poor credit rating, on average, your premium will be more than double […]
We love our guns in America. According to statistics, there are roughly 371 million firearms owned by private citizens and domestic law enforcement in the United States. When it comes to firearms and insurance there can be major gaps in your coverage, which can leave you holding the bag if your firearms are stolen, damaged […]
In most cases, a home is a person’s biggest asset. It can take years to save up the down payment, find the perfect home, get approved for a loan and finally move into your dream house. Now that you are finally moved in, it’s time to protect your investment with the proper home insurance policy. […]
Owning a home is something that most people aspire to at some point in their lives. While homeownership offers a ton of benefits, everything from lowering your taxes to building equity, it’s important to make sure you are ready before you sign on the dotted line. Buying a home before you are ready financially can […]
Hailstorms in Northern Texas this year have done major damage to homes and vehicles, highlighting the need for every homeowner to carry comprehensive homeowners insurance. According to the Insurance Council of Texas, hail damage in the second half of April has resulted in at least 60,000 auto insurance claims. Data shows that estimated losses from […]
Springtime not only means melting snow and longer days, for many of us, it means it’s time to tackle those house projects we have let sit all winter long. Regardless of whether you are starting a major home remodel, new construction or just a few simple repairs there are a few homeowners insurance issues that […]
Nobody wants to make a claim on their homeowner insurance, but eventually the day will come that you have to give your insurer a call and file a claim. Having an understanding of the process will make it easier to get your claimed filed, processed and paid in a timely manner. Depending on what type […]
Earthquakes are scary, frustrating and very expensive if your home happens to be in the path of a big one and you are not carrying earthquake coverage. In California, premiums for earthquake insurance can be sky high, which has resulted in the majority of homeowners opting out of this extremely important overage. This can end […]
According to a recent J.D. Power and Associates report, satisfaction among homeowners who have made claims on their homeowner polices has declined for the first time in five years. The J.D. Power survey included over 5,700 homeowners who made a property claim on their homeowners insurance in 2014 and 2015. Satisfaction levels range from 837 […]
East Coast residents who are still digging out from the recent epic blizzards will be happy to know that most of the damage caused by winter storms are covered by their homeowners insurance policy. The Blizzard of 2016 was one of the biggest storms the East Coast has ever seen. Washington, D.C., Baltimore and New […]