Home Insurance Exclusions: 10 Things Home Insurance Won’t Cover Every homeowner needs to know the ins and outs of their home insurance policy, but sometimes knowing what isn’t covered can be just as important as knowing what is. Here are 10 home insurance exclusions that every homeowner should be aware of. 1. Mold Damage Most home insurance companies […]
Parents worry endlessly about how to protect their children, but many overlook one of the biggest threats to their children’s safety and well-being — their own home. Experts say that children between the ages of 1 and 4 are more likely to be killed by fire, burns, drowning, choking, poisoning, or falls within the home […]
Litigation frequency and severity are increasing at dramatic rates. Thankfully, homeowners insurance can help protect you from many of these claims, but it is still shocking to see how expensive they can be. For example, did you know that the average dog bite insurance claims now costs about $30,000 to settle? Or that half […]
Did you know that falls are the number cause of personal liability claims on homeowners insurance policies? Slips, Trips and Fall Prevention Falls are the second leading type of unintentional home-related injury deaths. Falls occur most commonly in: Doorways Ramps Ladders Stairs Crowded areas Areas with uneven surfaces Among older adults, falls can result in […]
Auto insurance claims can be some of the most expensive claims you can face as an individual. Therefore, implementing some safety tactics while on the road can go a long way in preventing potential claims and disaster. The following six tips will hopefully keep you safe: 1. Stay focused on defensive driving Keep 100% of […]
Content insurance protects your personal property when you rent an apartment, a condominium, or a home. The owner of the property is responsible for insuring the building itself and any appliances or fixtures provided to you as a renter. But, unless you buy contents or renter’s insurance, you will not have protection for damages or […]
We are often asked about the available home insurance discounts for Arvada residents. With that in mind, we thought we would share a list of the common discounts associated with homeowners insurance: Policy Discounts Multi-Policy Discount: If you have more than one policy with the same insurance company, you may qualify for a multi-policy discount […]
If you rent a house or apartment, your landlord’s insurance will only cover the costs of repairing the building if there is a fire or other disaster. There is no coverage provided to protect your personal property or negligence. You need your own coverage, known as renters or tenants insurance in order to financially protect […]
According to the FBI, did you know that insurance fraud costs insurance companies (and ultimately consumers) more than $50 billion each year? This equates to approximately $500 in increased annual premiums for each one of us.Plus, when you start adding lost productivity for businesses, ruined family finances, and the cost to investigate and prosecute, the […]
New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Unfortunately, while most New Year’s resolutions are made with vigor and […]