Millennials and Home Insurance
Posted: October 16, 2021
More millennials are buying homes these days, as opposed to renting. By the end of 2018, this generation represented 45% of all new home mortgages, as stated in a Housing Wire article. One thing is certain, whether renting or purchasing a condo or a house, millennials need home insurance to protect them against damage to or loss of their property and against liability. Renters Insurance Your...
The Five Types of Insurance Every College Student Needs
Posted: July 16, 2021
Parents face many challenges in preparing a child for college. The process generally starts in the junior year, including monitoring grades, applying for scholarships and grants, and visiting various college campuses. The focus on college can become an all-consuming task. Once a college is chosen, and your child is accepted, a new set of challenges arises. One neglected area to add to the college "to-do"...
Beginner’s Guide To Renters Insurance
Posted: October 1, 2020
Landlords carry commercial property insurance to protect them from loss in case of a covered disaster, such as a fire or explosion. But this coverage protects only the building structure and the landlord, not your belongings when you are renting a house, apartment, or condo. Renters insurance can help replace your personal items lost in a disaster. What Does Renters Insurance Cover? Named Perils The...
Ice Dams and Your Home Insurance Coverage
Posted: February 15, 2017
If you own a property with a roof on it, please pay attention...or forward this memo to someone you know that does own property. February is setting up very similar to the winter of 2014/2015 when we experienced record snowfall in the month of February 2015. One obvious difference was that February 2015 was one of the coldest Februarys on record thanks to the Polar Vortex from...
What to Do After a Major Water Leak or Indoor Flood
Posted: January 8, 2014
It's happened. There's water everywhere—in your walls, under your carpets and soaking into your belongings. Whether caused by a burst pipe, a broken water heater or a flood, there are things you can do immediately to salvage belongings and limit damage or loss. 1. Stop the Water If water is coming from inside your home, from a burst pipe or water heater malfunction, shut off...
