Homeowner Articles
Can Your Homeowners Insurance Weather Storm Season?
Many homeowners who don’t live in areas prone to flooding assume that their homeowners’ insurance policy will protect them during storm season. For homeowners in the mid-Atlantic, especially the New…
Enjoy the Outdoors with These Summer Safety Tips
With kids out of school and sunshine (usually) in abundance, the summer months are the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. As the song says, the living may be easy,…
Are These Hidden Hazards Lurking in Your Home?
Don't wait until it is too late - spot hidden home hazards now.Many homes, especially older ones, harbor potentially expensive problems that aren’t obvious—until they are. Electrical systems can fail…
A Homeowner’s Checklist for Home Improvement Projects
For many homeowners, warmer weather means home improvement projects around the house and yard. Whether large or small, follow these steps before starting a project or hiring a contractor to…
What Is Your Liability if Your Dog Bites Someone?
Nearly 90 million dogs live in 65 million U.S. households, with roughly 600,000 dogs in New York City alone. It’s no secret that many humans dote on their “fur babies,”…
Top 5 Homeowners Insurance Claims (and Tips for Avoiding Them)
Homeowners’ insurance offers a financial safety net against many of life’s curveballs. However, each claim you file comes with a risk. Your insurance company can raise your rates, or, if…
Spring Maintenance and Safety Tips for Homeowners
As the days get longer and temperatures climb, many people tackle spring cleaning chores as they air out their homes and spend more time outdoors. We invite you to add…
Homeowners Insurance Quotes: Why Do Insurance Companies Ask So Many Questions?
If you think that shopping for homeowners insurance quotes often feels like an interview . . . you're not wrong. Insurance agents and brokers aren’t being nosy. They know what an…
These 6 Common Homeowners Insurance Myths Could Cost You Money
Homeowners insurance can be complicated. Maybe that’s why two-thirds of U.S. homes are underinsured, according to industry statistics. The complexity of property and casualty insurance probably explains why some misconceptions…
Natural Disasters Anywhere Can Affect Insurance Premiums Everywhere
When a fire, earthquake, hurricane or tornado happens elsewhere in the country, our hearts go out to the people who’ve suffered. We’re also thankful that the disaster happened somewhere else…