Best practices to prevent a fire at your home
The best way to keep your home and family safe is to follow these steps to prevent a fire and to practice what to do in case there is a fire.
10 life stages that affect your insurance needs
From car insurance to homeowners insurance, from life insurance to Medicare, here's a run down of the types of insurance you may need by your stage in life.
9 ways to safeguard your home to avoid a homeowners insurance claim
Check out these nine simple steps you can take to start improving the safety of your home and ultimately avoid a costly homeowners insurance claim.
Home improvement, contractor theft & homeowners insurance coverage
Some homeowners policies require that work be done to code by licensed contractors — if it isn’t, your insurance policy might be voided. Make sure you understand what your policy coverage limits are for theft of personal property, and if there are any exclusions.
Living on a golf course? How is your homeowners insurance affected?
If you live on a golf course, you should take a close look at your homeowners insurance coverage. The risk golf ball damage will be higher than average .
A ball went threw my window: will my homeowners insurance cover it?
Depending on your homeowners insurance deductible and the cost of replacing the window, it may not be advisable to make a claim.
Top 4 ways your insurance policies cover your vacation
Many auto and homeowners insurance policies may protect you while you are on vacation. Check out these top 4 ways your insurance company protects you!
How does renting my home affect my homeowners insurance?
Planning to make extra money while you're away by renting your home on Airbnb? You probably need additional insurance beyond your current homeowners insurance policy.
Tips for tornado season: avoid a homeowners insurance claim
Do you live in a tornado-prone area? Understand what that means for you and learn about tips to prepare your home to avoid homeowners insurance claims.
Does your homeowners insurance policy cover your swimming pool?
Whether you have an above-ground pool or an in-ground pool could determine if you need to purchase additional insurance coverage.
When is homeowners insurance not enough? Do I need umbrella insurance?
The most basic way to describe umbrella coverage is that it is extra liability coverage. If there are damages involved in an accident — either at your home, or in a vehicle — that exceed the limits of your policy, you are responsible for them out of pocket without umbrella insurance.
Grill safely — BBQs can affect your homeowners insurance policy
Your homeowners policy will usually cover damage to your covered structures, such as the house and garage, if you do experience a grill fire. You’ll be required to pay up to your deductible, so small fires that cause only minor damage might not warrant submitting a claim.
Personal property riders: improve your homeowners insurance
Considering adding a personal property rider to your homeowners insurance policy? Learn what a rider is and its affect on your valuables and insurance policy.
Home improvement projects and your homeowners insurance policy
You finally commit to a home improvement project, but how will your homeowners insurance be affected? To ensure your homeowners policy reflects the improvements or upgrades, you should take pictures of the work that was done and update your policy.
Avoid losing on a home insurance claim — prepare a home inventory
Creating a comprehensive list of all the items in your home is the best way to ensure your belongings will be properly covered on your homeowners insurance policy. While making a home inventory can be a tedious process, you can make more enjoyable by gamifying it.
Does homeowners insurance cover my trampoline?
Not all homeowners insurance policies cover trampolines. Some insurance companies may require that the trampoline be surrounded by a net or enclosed within a fenced-in property. Do you know what to ask your homeowners insurance company before purchasing a trampoline?
5 questions to ask when choosing an insurance company
These 5 questions will help you when choosing an auto insurance, home insurance or renters insurance company.
