Homeowners Insurance Q&A
Posted: August 23, 2021
Questions about homeowners insurance? You’re not alone. Below are answers to some of the most common questions we’re asked about homeowners insurance. What’s NOT covered by my homeowners policy? Typically, coverage does not apply to damage caused by flood, surface water, water that backs up through sewers or drains, earth movement. Personal liability and medical payments do not apply to the operation, ownership, or use...
Why Are My Premiums Increasing?
Posted: August 2, 2021
Even if you aren't moving or remodeling, the increased cost of building materials will affect your home insurance coverage in multiple ways. How Pandemic-Triggered Home Inflation Costs Are Impacting Premiums The real estate market is HOT! And prices for new and existing homes are at record highs. With everyone moving, upgrading, and remodeling, home insurance is more top-of-mind—and more important—than ever. But despite Covid protocols...
Cash Settlement for Home Claims
Posted: June 15, 2021
Cash Settlement for Home Claims Replacement Cost Settlement Most of us don’t have home claims very often—but when we do, the types of coverages we have in place are important. The majority of insurance companies pay claims on a depreciated basis until the loss is repaired or replaced. Assuming 50% depreciation, a home loss of $100,000 after deductible would be paid at $50,000 up front—with...
Water Backup Coverage
Posted: April 23, 2021
Spring showers are coming. Do you have a backup plan? Water damage—resulting from backed up drains or failed pumps—is one of the most common homeowners insurance claims, ranking as the third most costly claim behind fire and liability lawsuits, according to the Insurance Information Institute. What is water backup coverage? A water backup and sump pump overflow endorsement on your homeowners or renters insurance provides...
The Risky Business of Trampolines
Posted: September 17, 2020
Misrepresenting your property to an insurance carrier—for example, telling your insurer you don’t have a trampoline when you actually do—is grounds for claim denial and policy cancellation in some states. You know your kids would love a trampoline, but something tells you that your homeowners insurance company may not. And, you could be right. According to the Journal of Pediatric Orthopedics, more than one million...
