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The Importance of Maintaining Your Smoke Alarms

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A home fire can start in an instant and quickly spiral out of control. It doesn’t take much for one to get started, but you can prevent it from spreading and causing substantial damage with one simple piece of equipment:…

Insurers Get Picky About Older Roofs

Front view of a weathered white building with a red tiled roof and green wooden shutters on the windows. The exterior shows signs of age, with visible cracks and stains on the walls. A wreath with a red ribbon hangs on the lower left side of the building, adding a touch of color. The rustic charm and character of the structure are highlighted against a clear blue sky, evoking a sense of history and simplicity.

As homeowner’s insurance companies become more selective about whom they will or won’t cover, one element that can make or break the deal is the age of the roof. Some insurers in states at high risk of natural catastrophes are…

Homeowner’s Policy Won’t Cover Your Vacation Rental

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If you’ve been insuring your vacation rental with a standard homeowner’s policy, it likely won’t be enough to cover the various types of damage that are inherent when renting out property, like a guest accidentally breaking that $3,000 65-inch flat…

Insuring Your Home: Dog Bites and Liability

In 2022, the American Pet Products Association estimated that there were approximately 88 million pet dogs in homes across the United States. Sadly, each year sees about 4.5 million reported dog bites, with 800,000 of those requiring medical attention, and…

The Hidden Dangers of Self-Insuring Your Home in California

Title: The Dangers of Self-Insuring Your Home in California As more Californians struggle to find affordable homeowner’s insurance, some are considering self-insurance as an alternative. While this may seem like a viable option, it comes with significant financial risks and…

5 Vital Homeowner’s Endorsements

Homeowner’s Endorsements: Crucial Coverages You Might Not Realize You Need When you own a home, it’s important to be aware of potential risks that your standard homeowner’s insurance policy might not cover. Luckily, there are additional coverage options called endorsements…

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