Can I Designate Someone Other Than A Family Member As My Beneficiary?
Posted: February 22, 2020
Although many people name family members as beneficiaries on their life insurance policies, it is certainly not a requirement. There are almost no rules restricting who you can choose, and you can change your beneficiary at any time (for example, after a divorce). The only universal restriction for life insurance beneficiaries is age. You cannot name a minor as your beneficiary. To provide a person...
Builders Risk Insurance Vs. Contractors Insurance
Posted: February 19, 2020
If you are in the construction business, you need the right types of insurance coverage to protect yourself. You are likely to need builders risk insurance in addition to contractors insurance. Together, these two forms of coverage can protect you against certain losses. What Is Builders Risk Insurance? Builders risk insurance is designed to cover a contractor’s equipment, materials, and property related to the construction...
What Insurance Do I Need To Rent Out My Home On Airbnb?
Posted: February 16, 2020
Airbnb provides up to $1 million in liability insurance to protect its hosts against third-party claims for personal injury or property damage, as stated by the company. However, this coverage is limited to certain types of liability and is subject to certain conditions, limitations, and exclusions. Your homeowners insurance or renters insurance may not provide the additional coverage you need. Our knowledgeable agent will be...
Renters Insurance: So Confusing?
Posted: August 5, 2019
Most of the insurance-related topics we post are inspired by real events. Unfortunately, the insurance-related posts we make are the ones with the lowest engagement. Such a bummer! We are confused that renters are confused about renters insurance. Folks that rent often believe they are covered under the landlord's property insurance and that is just not true. And of the people that do have renters...
D&O Insurance. Does Homeowners Insurance Cover me?
Posted: June 24, 2019
You may be asked at some point to serve on a board for an organization. Most commonly, non-profit organizations have a purpose of fund-raising for their operations or some charitable cause. Does your personal or even business insurance coverage protect you as a board member? Short answer is no. Boards should have Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance and they can secure that on their own...
