Homes become vacant for many reasons. Maybe your home is for sale but you haven’t found a buyer yet. Or you’ve purchased a new home but won’t move in for a while. It could be a rental property that’s between tenants. Whatever the cause, there are some insurance risks that you should keep in mind. […]
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June 1 marks the first day of hurricane season. Take time before then to prepare your home and household for any severe weather that comes your way. Remember, hurricanes are not just a coastal problem; they can also affect inland areas with rain, water and high winds. Plan ahead and help prepare for a hurricane
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Cover your classic for its full value. But watch out for mileage limits. You’ve spent a lot of time and money on your classic, antique, or vintage car. It’s your pride and treasure. With all of that time and money invested in your classic car, you’ll want to buy the appropriate insurance. Since regular cars
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A quick look at your calendar will tell you it’s about that time—when your insurance is up for renewal. Regardless of what type of insurance it is, from home, auto, or business, it’s often easy to continue your same coverage from one year to the next. However, that approach might not always be the best
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You probably don’t think your dog would ever bite someone, let alone cause a serious injury. But dog bites are more common than you might realize—4.5 million occur every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And most victims are young children. Those injuries also have a more significant
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Owning a home is usually a great experience. But it can also be a hassle, especially when unexpected issues pop up—whether you have a minor breakdown or a major catastrophe, it’s almost certainly going to require time and money to fix. In many instances, however, those “unexpected” issues shouldn’t be a surprise at all because
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Remember to go over these when the conditions start taking a toll outside during the season. Whatever the season, homeowners have a year-round priority: Keeping their house in the best possible condition. Spring, summer, and fall all come with weather conditions to monitor, but winter brings extremely low temperatures, snow, and ice that can wreak havoc
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They should teach how to buy insurance in schools, don’t you think? Until then, it’s important to know what you can and can’t avoid. Shopping for insurance can be stressful and time-consuming, and it’s important to avoid certain mistakes during the process. If you’re not careful, you could end up buying coverage from an illegitimate
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How an agent can save you time and money when shopping insurance You have lots of choices when it comes to purchasing insurance. You can hit the internet and spend hours filling out multiple online forms, you can call an insurance company directly, or you can work with an independent agent. While you have options, the
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Standard and Poor’s 2022 Commercial Insurance Industry Outlook is now available. Here are 5 takeaways. 2021 was a pivotal year in the risk and insurance industry, and 2022 will no doubt bring new risks to light. The pandemic created supply chain issues, restricted the ability of many businesses to operate, and spurred the need for
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