Unfortunately, there is no law that requires homeowners and renters insurance policies to provide coverage for injuries, damages and losses inflicted by dogs.
Read MoreLimiting coverage to man’s best friend?
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GEICO offers valuable advice regarding condo insurance
Condos are a great alternative to renting an apartment or owning a house and they have their own unique insurance needs.
Read MoreHurricane Arthur may derail 4th of July plans for the East Coast
Residents on the eastern seaboard may see tropical storms and a potential hurricane this upcoming Fourth of July weekend.
Read MoreHusband pleads guilty to insurance fraud after wife sets home on fire
California resident pleads guilty to homeowner insurance fraud, which results in more trouble for the homeowner.
Read MoreBe prepared for the Atlantic storm season
The 2014 Hurricane season has officially arrived on June 1st through November 30th so it is essential to be prepared fro the unexpected.
Read MoreProper preparation to secure a safe voyage
Known as one of the most relaxing vacations, consumers question the safety on cruise lines, and if travel insurance is a good option.
Read MoreWhen putting stuff in storage, make sure it’s been insured
Americans like to hold on their stuff and they’ve typically have lots of it, whether it’s filling up the garage or squirreled away in a storage unit. Items kept at home would be included in a homeowner or renter’s insurance policy, but with any items kept in storage that might be a different story. It’s important to keep in mind that although a storage unit can let people hang on to an old table or…
Read MoreRebuilding after Sandy offers chance to reinforce the home
The damage inflicted by Hurricane Sandy offers an opportunity for residents to reinforce their homes as they rebuild and an example of what could happen if they don’t. The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety offers new insights and guidance focused on key rebuilding issues to help residents and business owners repair or rebuild so that their property is stronger and more resilient. “While everyone is anxious to get back into their homes or resume…
Read MoreClaims pushing increases in homeowner’s insurance costs
More frequent and costlier claims add up to rising premiums for homeowners insurance, according to a recent study. A big part of this stems from catastrophe-related claims and their impact on the market. The study, by the Insurance Research Council, examined several years of homeowner’s insurance claims and found several trends. From 1997 to 2011, the average claim payment per insured home countrywide rose 173 percent, from $229 to $626. In 2011 alone, homeowners insurance claim…
Read MoreSummer storms invite fraud
The Coalition Against Insurance Fraud warns homeowners that the threat of summer rainstorms, hail, tornadoes, hurricanes and wildfires can not only cause damage to a homeowner’s property, they can also invite the risk of insurance fraud. After a storm, scammers will try to cheat honest homeowners who need repairs often urgently after a storm, or for routine seasonal fix-ups. “Most contractors are honest, but far too many are incompetent and unlicensed storm chasers whose best…
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Oct 30, 2019
LA County residents forced to evacuate could tap insurance for cost reimbursement
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Thousands of residents from Los Angeles
Health
Mar 17, 2020
The Essentials of Long-Term Care Insurance
When you’re young, long-term care insurance is not something
