Homeowners insurance is designed to cover damage to your property caused by certain covered events. It stands to reason, as you are paying your premiums, you should take advantage of available coverage. The reality is, it is not always advisable to file a homeowners insurance claim as it can lead to higher premiums or even […]
The words “vacant home” can have a pretty negative connotation. You probably picture a decrepit house with boarded up windows in a dilapidated area that no one would touch with a 39 ½” pole. In reality, nice, normal homes go vacant every day. Occasionally, people may buy an empty house to fix it up and […]
A deductible is the amount of money a policyholder must pay out-of-pocket toward damages or a loss before their insurance company will pay for a claim. You do not actually pay your deductible to your insurance company like you would a premium or bill. If you file a claim and it is covered, the deductible […]
In many parts of the country, winter is accompanied by snow and ice. And ice can cause a lot of headaches for homeowners. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), one in every 55 insured homes has a claim related to water damage or freezing every year. Typical homeowners insurance policies include protection against ice-related damage, […]
Most of the country is in some kind of a flood zone, a designation that indicates the area’s risk of flooding – some are just more severe than others. So, what does that mean for you as a homeowner? It means you are at risk of flooding, even if it hasn’t happened in your area […]
Most standard homeowners policies provide protection from water damage if the cause is sudden and accidental. According to the Insurance Information Institute, you’ll likely be protected if, for instance, your drywall is drenched after your water heater ruptures or an upstairs pipe bursts and water saturates the ceiling below. Homeowners insurance does not cover all […]
Experiencing a fire in your home can be devastating. But even if you have fire insurance, you may have trouble filing a claim for smoke damage in your home. If you’ve been frustrated by an insurance agency that’s refusing to pay for smoke damage, then we want to help. Here are some of the most important […]
After a claim has been filed, and if you filed the claim yourself, your work is not finished. You have to be diligent when filing a claim in a water loss, or any loss for that matter, because you want to be sure you’re getting what you deserve. Here’s a short list of things to […]
Having a water loss in your home is something no one ever wants to think about it. But when it does happen, it’s better to be prepared then to be caught off guard. Here’s a short list of things to do when you have a water damage loss: Quickly report the claim. You can file […]
Recently I went into a home where they had a major leak from a second floor sink. The water damaged some walls and flooring on the second floor, but did most of it’s damage was to the first floor and basement. The insurance company pushed the owner for their “approved contractor,” and she agreed not […]