One quarter of all home burglaries occur during the winter months, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). That’s when many homeowners are out-of-town for the holidays. Crooks will steal electronics and jewelry, even the presents under your tree! The Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), urges everyone to make sure…
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Simple Tips to Avoid Insurance Claims During Thanksgiving Travel
With millions of Americans traveling to see family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday, remember to take a few steps to prepare your home so that you avoid returning to a big mess and an insurance claim, says the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI). “You start the dishwasher…
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Homeowners Insurance Protects You from Halloween Horrors
When zombies, Snookies, and Lady Gagas storm your front door this weekend, don’t fear! Your homeowners insurance will protect you from Halloween mishaps. Halloween is all fun and games until a trick-or-treater trips, knocks over your jack-o-lantern, and sets your front porch on fire. Fortunately, most homeowners insurance policies cover…
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Halloween Accidents–Are You Covered?
Soon, ghouls, goblins and The Little Mermaid will be at your front door. Are you prepared? We aren’t talking candy-bought, decorations-up prepared. We mean, what happens if Glenda the Good Witch breaks her arm or your house is egged? Are you covered for that? Or will a night of tricks…
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Finding home insurance when you have a good dog
Your dog isn’t just a good dog — he’s your best friend who wouldn’t hurt a flea. But you might have to prove it to get your home insurance company to cover him, especially if he belongs to a breed with a reputation as aggressive. Home insurers are increasingly cautious about providing…
