Posts Tagged ‘Homeowners Insurance’

Maintain That Home!

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011

Many consumers have faced rapidly escalating insurance premiums on their homeowners insurance during the last few years.

Hurricane Tips – Thursday, May 26, 2011

Thursday, May 26th, 2011

When a hurricane hits, garage doors are frequently the first thing to fail in your home. You can help prevent this by reinforcing your garage door so it is able to withstand high winds. Read more at: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/retrofit/garage_doors.shtml

Hurricane Tips – Volume 3

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Before hurricane season, ensure the landscaping and trees on your property do not become wind hazards by: – Trimming dead and weak/overhanging branches from all trees. – Removing trees and bushes that are vulnerable to high winds, as well as any dead trees. – Replacing gravel/rock landscaping materials with softer materials, such as mulch.

Hurricane Preparedness Week – Volume 2

Tuesday, May 24th, 2011

Tuesday, May 24, 2011 A Category 4 hurricane can cause 100 times the damage of a Category 1 storm. However, even tropical storms are powerful enough to cause serious damage to your home or business. As a reminder, flood damage caused by these storms is often not covered by homeowners/business insurance. To learn more about [...]

Hurricane Season is Almost Here

Monday, May 23rd, 2011

Hurricane season officially starts June 1.  To learn about the tools you need to prepare, visit the National Hurricane Center’s Web site: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/HAW2/english/disaster_prevention.shtml

Are the Limits of Insurance for your Home Accurate?

Thursday, May 19th, 2011

Are the Limits of Insurance for your Home Accurate? Is the amount of property insurance on your home correct? What is the appropriate amount of coverage for your home? To begin with, it should be insured for at least 80 percent of its re-placement cost when covered under a standard homeowners policy.

Insurance Purchasing Ideas for Homeowners

Wednesday, May 18th, 2011

Insurance Purchasing Ideas for Homeowners In some parts of the country, consumers have faced substantial increases in their homeowners insurance premiums, particularly in coastal areas subject to hurricanes and windstorms.

Take Steps to Prevent Dog Bites

Monday, May 16th, 2011

Did you know that dog bites cause nearly 800,000 injuries requiring immediate medical care in the United States each year?

Tip of The Month: Make Certain Your Antiques Are Properly Insured

Wednesday, May 11th, 2011

Many Americans own valuable antiques, which are often inadequately insured under a standard homeowners policy. Homeowners policies may contain restrictive limits and coverage for these valuable items, and the valuation may only be provided on an actual cash value basis.

What your home is worth. Market Value vs. Reconstruction Cost

Monday, May 2nd, 2011

An informative article highlighting the difference between market value and reconstruction cost. What your home is worth? Market Value versus Reconstruction Cost

Not All Homeowners Policies Are Alike

Monday, April 25th, 2011

This weekend’s Your Money column, about the liability insurance coverage that Zipcar and Hertz offer their car-sharing customers, ends with a question. After explaining that their policies wouldn’t come close to covering drivers who caused serious harm or death to another person, I wondered whether customers were still comfortable with the coverage limits.