While a standard homeowner’s insurance policy offers foundational protection, it often only covers the basics. It protects your home’s structure, belongings, liability issues, and living expenses during repairs. Yet, it might not cover all risks. Think of it as the base of a tree providing essential support. But like a tree, your insurance needs more … Read more
So, what is water backup coverage? In short, it’s an essential endorsement or addition to standard homeowners’ insurance. Its primary objective is to cover the damage caused by external water invasion that flows backward into your home from plumbing or drainage systems. These include incidents where water or sewer systems fail, a sump pump overflows, … Read more
Buying a home is a thrilling milestone, and getting homeowners insurance along with the property is prudent if nothing else. Protection against natural elements, unforeseen natural disasters, or simple theft won’t go amiss. But how can you reliably know if the policy is right for you? The common pitfall for all coverage-seekers is that homeowners … Read more
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What do you do when an unfortunate event occurs, such as a violent thunderstorm damaging your house or a burglar breaking into your home? Data from the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.) shows that fire/lightning has the highest claims severity in the U.S., causing homeowners an average claim of $79,765, while medical payment comes last with an average … Read more
Have you just recently bought a new home? Don’t get caught up in the excitement of closing payments and forget to protect your home by getting homeowners insurance. According to ISO, in 2018, 5.7% of insured homes had a claim, with 98.1% of the claims being for property damage, including theft. Hence, what should come to … Read more
Have you ever been reluctant to obtain personal liability coverage because you weren’t sure what it was all about? Well, the journey of owning a home involves a lot of paperwork and expenses. After closing the deal, you have to inevitably acquire homeowners insurance to protect your property from unexpected damage or loss. However, standard home … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself what would happen if you lost your valuable camera before a trip or your precious engagement ring before your wedding? Sounds unimaginable, but it does happen… People lose their most precious and valuable items all the time. Apart from sentimental value, these items are often expensive too. You might not be … Read more
Are you sick and tired of dealing with damage caused by leaking roofs and broken pipes every time there’s a storm? Then it’s high time you filed a claim against your homeowner’s insurance policy. In case you didn’t know, homeowners insurance actually provides coverage for water damage! In fact, the Insurance Information Institute states that water damage was … Read more
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