ARTICLES ABOUT HOME-INSURANCE

It’s a mixed bag of emotions when the day arrives to send your child off to college. It often signifies the next steps into adulthood with greater autonomy, less oversight and a lot of planning. — As you hug them farewell, you’re not thinking about insurance — leave that to your agent. — Your child…

Home insurance premiums have been increasing, and obtaining coverage can be challenging in what's known as a "hard market." — When extreme weather and catastrophic events put demands on the insurance industry, this reflects in premiums and renewals. Insurance companies take on less risk and…

Vacant land has become an increasingly appealing investment, particularly in the age of skyrocketing home and rent costs. — If you’re looking to join the growing ranks of landowners, you should consider insuring your investment. This may sound strange, as nothing can be damaged or replaced on an…

According to Cycling Industry News, over 2 million bicycles are stolen every year. That’s a huge issue if your bike is your primary mode of transportation, and especially if you have invested a large amount of money in it. — The only way to protect your investment from thieves, accidents and other…

In the aftermath of a flood, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the scale of the damage to your property and belongings. As the waters subside, the devastation wrought by floodwater becomes apparent. Returning home can be extremely upsetting and physically challenging. Here are a few practical steps…

As a pet owner, it’s hard to imagine your animal attacking someone. Yet even well-trained and well-mannered animals have bad days or find themselves in situations where they feel threatened. Your dog could knock someone over in a burst of excitement or perceive danger and go into full defense mode.…

National Insurance Awareness Day is June 28. It’s a good reminder to schedule an insurance coverage review to identify liability gaps before you have a claim. — Why are coverage reviews so important? — Adopting a same-as-last-year mindset may not suit your business’s changing needs. What worked a…

Owning a home is likely the largest investment you will make. The benefits are many, including stabilizing your housing costs with a fixed mortgage, gaining equity and taking advantage of tax benefits. How can you best protect your investment? Homeowners insurance is designed to do just that. —…

Most people don’t have much spare time, especially to renew their auto, home, condo or renters insurance. That’s what makes automatic policy renewals so convenient. Setting up automatic renewals of your auto, home or renters insurance policies allows the insurance company to deduct the policy…

Regular maintenance and repairs are a big part of homeownership. Some tasks make great DIY projects, while others are less straightforward. — Even with the best maintenance routines, you might have to make an insurance claim someday due to damage from a storm or other catastrophe. Reconstruction…