Homeowners insurance is boring. It’s a product that is absolutely necessary but one that has changed very little over the years which is why the introduction of Lemonade Insurance to the marketplace has made such a splash. Lemonade Insurance has gotten a lot of press lately, it’s being touted as the next step in homeowners […]
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 […]
In many cases, jewelry is often the most valuable possession in a household. Unfortunately, due to its small size, jewelry is also one of the more commonly stolen or lost items. Even if your jewelry collection isn’t worth $1 million, if it was lost or stolen you may be on the hook for the majority […]
Unfortunately, it looks like its going to be rate hike time again when it comes to homeowners insurance in South Florida. Most of the major insurance companies that write policies in the southern part of the state are seeking rate hikes, so be prepared when renewal time rolls around. As an example, People’s Trust, which […]
Homeowners insurance is a necessity and in most cases its required by the bank or mortgage company that holds your note. While your homeowners coverage protects your home from a number of perils, as well as offering liability coverage if someone is injured at your home, it doesn’t protect you in every situation. In fact, […]
Springtime is moving time for many of us. Whether you are heading to Overland Park, Kansas, which is Livability’s number one city for families, or Cambridge, Massachusetts, Forbes top destination for Millennials, you will need to decide between renting and buying. When its time to move, one of the biggest decisions you will be faced […]
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 […]
Most of us think of falling trees, damaged roofs and water leaks when it comes to homeowners insurance but you may be surprised at a few other perils that it covers. Everything from alien spaceships crashing into your roof to a cancelled wedding is protected by your homeowners insurance. Here are just a few of […]
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 […]
Looking for ways to lower your homeowners insurance premium? Don’t move to Florida. Despite the fact that Florida has not seen a major hurricane is over 10 years, residents of the sunshine state still pay the highest homeowner premiums in the country according to a recent report from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. The […]