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A Guide to Mortgage Lender Requirements & Homeowners Insurance
More often than not, people use a mortgage lender when purchasing a new home to handle offers and underwriting of a home loan. In order to protect not only your investment, but the mortgage lender’s as well, you’ll be required to have a homeowners insurance policy....
Vacant Building and Unoccupied Home Insurance: What You Need To Know
If your home is left unoccupied, your home insurance policy most likely won’t provide coverage in the event of a claim. Unoccupied homes or buildings are more vulnerable to break-ins or sustained damage in the event of a fire or leak, making them more difficult to...
What is equipment breakdown coverage?
An important form of insurance coverage as a business owner is equipment breakdown coverage, which can help pay for the costs of repairing or replacing damaged equipment. When added to a homeowners insurance policy, however, equipment breakdown coverage also covers...
When You Should & Shouldn’t File an Auto Insurance Claim
Being in a minor car accident may leave you wondering if it’s worth filing a claim with your insurance company, or if you should pay-out-of-pocket to cover damages. And while not filing a claim can prevent an increase in your auto insurance rates, there are a few...
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Home Insurance
A Guide to Mortgage Lender Requirements & Homeowners Insurance
More often than not, people use a mortgage lender when purchasing a new home to handle offers and underwriting of a home loan. In order to protect not only your investment, but the mortgage lender’s as well, you’ll be required to have a homeowners insurance policy....
Vacant Building and Unoccupied Home Insurance: What You Need To Know
If your home is left unoccupied, your home insurance policy most likely won’t provide coverage in the event of a claim. Unoccupied homes or buildings are more vulnerable to break-ins or sustained damage in the event of a fire or leak, making them more difficult to...
Dog Breeds Homeowners Insurance Won’t Cover
While there are many factors that go into determining your homeowners insurance rates, one that may not be on your radar is the breed of your dog. Unfortunately, some home insurance carriers consider certain dog breeds to be more of a risk to insure. Here’s what to...
Auto Insurance
When You Should & Shouldn’t File an Auto Insurance Claim
Being in a minor car accident may leave you wondering if it’s worth filing a claim with your insurance company, or if you should pay-out-of-pocket to cover damages. And while not filing a claim can prevent an increase in your auto insurance rates, there are a few...
How long do tickets stay on your insurance record?
When shopping for auto insurance, you may find that previous traffic violations and speeding tickets can have a significant impact on your car insurance rates. How safe of a driver you are is important to your insurance carrier, as your behavior on the road affects...
Car Insurance While Traveling & Other Road Trip Tips
There’s a lot to prepare for when going on a road trip—from logistics to food and gas—but often overlooked is car insurance coverage. While it’s difficult to prepare for the unexpected, here’s what you should evaluate about your car insurance before you hit the road....
Bundling Insurance
Bundled vs. Unbundled Insurance: Which is right for you?
Bundling—often known as a multi-policy discount—can often save you money by going through the same carrier for both home insurance and auto insurance. Here are a few things to consider when deciding if insurance bundles are right for you. Benefits of Bundling Your...
Hurricane Season: Homeowners Insurance and Auto Insurance Coverage
Hurricane season takes place from June to November every year, and a good way to prepare for an upcoming hurricane season is to review your home and auto insurance policies to make sure you have sufficient coverage in the event you’re hit by a destructive storm....
Tornado Insurance: How to Prepare for Tornado Season
The reason we purchase insurance is to be prepared for the unexpected. What’s often unexpected, but important to be prepared for, is a tornado. Making sure you have enough home insurance and car insurance coverage is a great way to make sure you’re prepared if this...
Additional Coverage
What is equipment breakdown coverage?
An important form of insurance coverage as a business owner is equipment breakdown coverage, which can help pay for the costs of repairing or replacing damaged equipment. When added to a homeowners insurance policy, however, equipment breakdown coverage also covers...
Landlord Insurance Vs. Homeowners Insurance
If you’re considering renting out your property to tenants, you may be wondering what type of insurance policy you’ll need to protect it. Whether you plan on having residents full-time or only part-time, here’s what to know about homeowners insurance vs. landlord...
Identity Theft Protection: Additional Insurance Coverage
It can be quite the ordeal when you find out someone has accessed and used your personal information. Unauthorized purchases, or a loan taken out in your name can leave your finances at risk, so it’s important to know what kind of protections you can have to prevent...
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