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...
Doubt; Insurance Commercials Create it Everyday
Posted: October 15, 2013
It makes for great advertising. Commercials about insurance have gone from serious to comedic to grab your attention. Those 30 seconds are also filled with tidbits attempting to make you doubt your automobile or homeowners insurance. Here are a few of my favorites: Allstate’s Mayhem test-drives a motorcycle that some unlucky Allstate customer is selling. Mayhem proceeds down the road and dumps motorcycle into...
Renters Insurance and Local Fires = Interest in Insurance
Posted: July 29, 2013
Local fires at apartment buildings always spark interest in Renters Insurance coverage at our office. We have a handful of clients that live on Country Club Drive and there was a serious fire at one of their buildings this morning. We are available to take your calls and help get you set up with other living arrangements if you have a Renters Insurance policy. If...