Get Hopping on Summer Home Maintenance
Summer is here and while most of us look forward to picnics, outings, camping and vacations, it’s smart to also do a few nips and tucks on your home. Take the time when the weather is nice to inspect and…
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Insurance Rate Increases, Non-Renewals Hitting Homeowners
Homeowners, renters and condo owners are starting to get hit by large insurance rate increases, while more are receiving non-renewal notices from their insurers. These increases and non-renewals come as the homeowner’s insurance market struggles with years of losses after…
Home Inventory Apps, Websites Help Document Your Stuff
If you have to file a homeowner’s insurance claim after a fire or other event, having a home inventory will make it much easier to document your losses for the insurance carrier and get your settlement much faster. Home inventories…
How to Create the Ultimate Home Inventory
Do you have a home inventory? Would you be able to list everything that was damaged, destroyed or lost in your house or apartment if you had to file a claim with your insurance company? Trying to remember everything as…
Protect Yourself from Risks of Holding Garage and Yard Sales
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…
How the economy affects insurance rates
As we all navigate a changing economy, there are plenty of ways to save on your insurance premiums and Nationwide® has put together a wonderful infographic showing how the economy affects insurance rates with inflation, higher interest rates, increased costs,…
Working from Home? Expand Insurance as Your Business Grows
More and more people have started their own small businesses and have started working from home. In the beginning, it might just be a side hustle to earn a little bit extra on top of their day job salary, but…
Policyholders Wary of Smart Devices with Insurance Discounts
A new study has found that a majority of policyholders would not install smart home devices or have a data-sharing device installed on their vehicle just to get a discount on their insurance premiums. New technology can monitor your driving…
Your Homeowner’s Insurance Won’t Cover Work Under Construction
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…
Is Replacement Cost the Right Coverage Option Amid Spiraling Costs?
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,…