As the wildfire season starts in California, and other states out West, homeowners should be aware that they may not be fully covered if their house is completely destroyed by a wildfire due to rising costs of materials and labor. Homeowners are finding out too late, often after their home has been destroyed by a […]
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Homeowners Insurance Claim Check 101
If your home has recently experienced a fire, flood or burglary, you will want to file a claim with your homeowners insurance company. Once your insurer has approved your claim, you will be sent a claim check (minus your deductible) to repair the damage. Claim checks come in a variety of different ways, it is […]
Dwelling Insurance Coverage Guide
A standard homeowner policy protects your home, but it is made up of a variety of different parts, each one designed to protect a different section of your home or property. When it comes to the structure of your home, it is the dwelling coverage that steps up to protect your house. Keep reading to […]
Louisiana Urges Insurers to Extend Deadlines
Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon recently urged all property and casualty insurers in the state to extend the deadline for homeowners to file insurance claims from the historic 2020 storm season. The Commissioner issued Bulletin 2021-02 which urges insurers to give policyholders more time to demonstrate damage to their properties after last year’s record hurricane season. […]
Best Questions to Ask When Shopping for Home Insurance
If you are in the market for a new home, one of the most important components of buying a house is finding the right homeowners insurance policy. Homeowners insurance is not only required by your lender, it’s a safety net in the event that something happens to your home. There are a few questions you […]
Spring Runoff Could Lead to Flooding
This winter has been tough for many cities and states. Artic weather has led to record cold and snowfall in many places. Now that spring is on the way and the snow is starting to melt, the runoff could lead to flooding in many locations. If you are not protected by flood insurance, the cost […]
Thousands of Homeowners in Florida Have Drop Coverage
Homeowners that have a mortgage on their home are required to carry homeowners insurance in order to protect the invest their mortgage lender has made in their home but once that mortgage is paid off, homeowners are free to dump their insurance. Unfortunately, thousands of people in Florida have made the decision to drop their […]
Items New Homeowners May Not Understand About Insurance
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest commitments the majority of us will ever make and in most cases it is our biggest asset. While most new homeowners are aware they need to protect their home with a homeowners insurance policy, there can be issues with insurance that new homeowners are not aware of […]
10 Home Insurance Myths You Should NOT Believe
Home insurance can be a complicated subject and there are a variety of myths out there that can make the subject even more confusing. Here are a few of the most common myths related to homeowners insurance as well as the myth busting facts for each one. Home Insurance is Mandatory: While certain auto insurance […]
It’s Time to Protect Your Investment With the Proper Home Insurance Policy
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. […]