Preventing the Four Most Common Water Damage Claims Many homeowners who end up filing claims for fire or water damage often wish they had been more diligent with repairs and maintenance. The truth is, the majority of these claims could…
Theft or loss of a laptop, cellphone, or tablet can have serious consequences unless proactive measures are taken to minimize potential harm. Apart from the financial loss, having sensitive information on the device increases the risk of identity theft. Here…
California’s insurance commissioner, Ricardo Lara, has unveiled an extensive plan to tackle the challenges facing the state’s homeowner insurance market. With an increasing number of homeowners struggling to secure coverage and turning to the beleaguered FAIR Plan, Lara’s proposal aims…
Many homeowners who are renovating their homes, or building a new one, make the expensive mistake of not securing additional coverage during the construction phase. A fire may destroy your materials and equipment, or thieves clean you out in the…
The majority of homeowner’s insurance policies have what’s known as “replacement coverage,” which will cover the costs of repairs or reconstruction to rebuild your home to its original state after a covered event. But thanks to rising costs of construction,…
As the weather warms up and people finish their spring-cleaning chores, many decide to hold a yard or garage sale to get rid of excess stuff and pocket a bit of cash in the process. While a yard sale may…
With homeowner’s insurance rates on the rise, you may be looking for ways to reduce your annual premium without skimping on coverage. After all, a large portion of your net worth resides in the same place as you do. But…
More and more residents of smaller towns and cities in California are facing a stark reality of having their insurer non-renew their homeowner’s insurance policy, only to find few if any other carriers willing to step up to take on…