Friday, October 7, 2016If a tree falls and hits your house, are you covered? The short answer is, yes. The coverage is quite straightforward: if a tree hits a home or other insured structure, such as a detached garage, standard homeowners insurance policies provide coverage for the damage the tree does to the structure and the contents in it. READ MORE >>
Friday, September 23, 2016Saying the last goodbye in the dorm parking lot, you realize more than ever that you can’t protect your child from every risk. It’s time to let go. But back at home, you can assemble a strong financial safety net. Knowing what your current insurance will pay for — and whether you need to buy extra coverage — is a good first step. READ MORE >>
Thursday, August 18, 2016A lot of people need to hire someone to repair their flood-damaged homes, and there are a lot of reputable businesses and contractors out there. But not everyone who shows up with a hammer in his hand is up to the job, or is even legitimate. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 12, 2016When college students arrive on campus, their cars are often loaded with pricey laptops, tablets, flat screen TVs and their entire wardrobe. Between the house parties and theft in dorms and libraries, it's likely any one of these items could suffer some damage. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 5, 2016Protecting yourself and your family Do not enter your home if flood waters are over the first floor. Flood waters may bring poisonous snakes into your home. When walking through your home wear thick shoes and be alert. Do not consume food that has come in contact with flood waters. READ MORE >>
Friday, July 29, 2016In general, flood insurance is only available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A few private insurers offer excess flood insurance. According to FEMA, floods, including inland flooding, flash floods and seasonal storms, occur in every region of the United States and 90 percent of all natural disasters in the U. READ MORE >>
Friday, July 22, 2016Standard homeowners and renters insurance does not cover flood damage. Flood coverage, however, is available in the form of a separate policy both from the National Flood Insurance Program - NFIP (888-379-9531) and from a few private insurers. READ MORE >>
Friday, July 8, 2016Bonnie, the tropical storm that drenched the Carolinas over Memorial Day weekend, did not reach hurricane status. But that storm, and the official start of the 2016 hurricane season on [June 1st], make this a good time for homeowners to check their insurance policies to see what is covered if a big storm hits. READ MORE >>
Friday, June 17, 2016One of the best ways to save on Auto and Homeowners' insurance is to stay claims-free. Securing your vehicle and house will help prevent theft, save you money along with the hassle of dealing with unexpected property losses this summer. READ MORE >>
Friday, March 25, 2016In general, flood insurance is only available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A few private insurers offer excess flood insurance. According to FEMA, floods, including inland flooding, flash floods and seasonal storms, occur in every region of the United States and 90 percent of all natural disasters in the U. READ MORE >>
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