Summer Rental Insurance?
Posted: July 12, 2016
It's a Dog's World, Thanks to Home Tech It's not only humans who benefit from the boom in home technology. As a recent article from RISMedia suggests, pets are reaping the rewards, too. Smart thermostats allow homeowners to monitor temperature in each room and adjust for weather conditions from their smartphones or tablets. This can be a lifesaver for pets, who often suffer when owners...
Filing A Homeowners Claim?
Posted: July 5, 2016
Filing a Homeowners Claim? Follow These 4 Easy Steps If you're one of the fortunate souls who has never had to file a homeowners insurance claim, be forewarned: the process can be intimidating. However, while it's important to follow certain procedures, the actual steps are fairly simple. If your house or personal property is damaged or burglarized, here's what to do: Contact your insurance company...
Protecting Your Identity
Posted: April 2, 2016
Kitchen Talk: A Fun, Easy Way to Connect with Your Kids For many parents, it can be difficult finding time to spend with their children. But there is one easy and inexpensive way for parents to connect with their kids in a meaningful way: in the kitchen. When parents and children cook together, the shared experience can be special. Older children feel valued when...
Driverless Cars & Insurance?
Posted: March 2, 2016
Driverless Cars and Insurance Issues... For those eager to try an autonomous vehicle, the future is now. Earlier this year, the Canadian province of Ontario announced it will take applications for driverless test car licenses, providing there is a licensed driver to take over if necessary. This raises a question: How will the insurance industry handle automated vehicle coverage? Underwriting: Currently, an insured's accident history,...
Home Security?
Posted: January 10, 2016
What You Need to Know about Home Security Did you know...? Over 1.7 million burglaries occurred in the U.S. in 2014. Burglar-proofing can prevent nine out of 10 break-ins. Insurance discounts of between 2 and 15 percent are typically available to homeowners who install security systems. With these facts in mind, it's small wonder many homeowners install systems to beef up their home security. It...
