How to Handle Homeowners Policy Exclusions
Posted: February 17, 2015
Car-less But Still Need to Drive? Only have a business auto policy? Paying for one's own vehicle in addition to gas and insurance is just too costly for many Americans today, according to Matt Moore, vice-president of the Highway Loss Data Institute (HLDI). As a result, the number of people who are using other methods of getting from place to place - such as car...
Top 10 Insurance Terms
Posted: January 2, 2015
Directors and Officers Insurance: Debunking the Myths Companies often don't believe they need the much-misunderstood commercial liability insurance product known as directors and officers liability insurance (D&O). Acts leading to claims: This liability insurance provides protection from financial damages and covers legal defense expenses from claims relating to things like mistakes omissions breaches of duty misleading statements or misstatements neglect D&O insurance protects individual directors...
Dos and Dont's in Examining Your Auto Policy
Posted: January 2, 2015
How to Ring in a Happy New Year With Peace of Mind We know that risks from burglaries and house fires increase during the holidays; however, there are risks to your home all year round. Here's how to ensure you're protected in 2015. Purchase insurance. Many renters believe they have coverage from their landlord's insurance in the event of a fire. In fact, the...
Avoid these 5 Mistakes when Buying Car Insurance
Posted: December 4, 2014
Ensure Your Special Items Receive Special Coverage Even though your homeowners insurance allows you to pick an amount of coverage for personal property - your personal belongings inside the home - you may be surprised that your policy includes limits on certain items; most are higher-end items, such as cameras, electronic equipment, guns, and jewelry. So, if you buy a policy with $50,000 in personal...
Car Repair Insurance or Extended Warranty?
Posted: November 20, 2014
Coverage Protects You Against Uninsured Drivers Have you ever looked at your insurance policy and wondered what these two lines mean? Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage Property Damage (UMPD/UIM-PD) Uninsured/Underinsured Motorists Coverage Bodily Injury (UMBI/UIM-BI) It's not as it seems - you're not paying for coverage for people who can't afford it, you're paying to protect yourself. UMBI pays for your injuries, and UMPD, for your...
