Homeowner Articles
Don’t Forget: Property Ownership Changes Affect Insurance Coverage
Financial and legal advisers often recommend transferring property ownership to a trust or limited liability company (LLC). Such a move can help establish personal liability protection or provide tax advantages…
Driving Safety Tips for Summer Road Trips
For many, the upcoming Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. AAA projects that more than 38 million Americans will be traveling this year between Thursday, May 26,…
Your Guide to Earthquake Insurance
If you're wondering whether your home or building is insured against earthquakes, then it probably isn't. Earthquake insurance is a special kind of protection that isn't included in a standard…
Fire Safety: How to Choose and Use a Fire Extinguisher
Did you know that different types of fire extinguishers fight different types of fires? In fact, using the wrong kind of extinguisher on a fire can make the fire worse.…
Worried about dying? Check out the odds
Have you ever worried about dying in a plane crash? Maybe you fear electrocution, or you're concerned about firearm assault. According to the National Safety Council, a nonprofit organization…
5 Steps to a Home Inventory
Do you have an up-to-date home inventory? If not, you should. This valuable record will help you determine the correct amount of insurance coverage now, as well as save…
10 Tips for Preventing Water Damage
Did you know that water damage is the leading cause of insurance claims in multi-family buildings? Whether you own a co-op or condominium building as a rental property or you…
NYC electronics recycling: Do you qualify for e-cycleNYC?
Electronic devices represent the largest, fastest-growing component of hazardous waste sent to landfills. As of January 2015, New York City prohibits residents from disposing of electronics in the trash. But…
Will you be ready for a claim?
Do you have the right coverage for your property? While this shouldn't come as a surprise, the time for a building insurance policy review is before you need to file a…
A Peek at Celebrity Insurance Policies
Lloyd's of London has long been famous for extending its specialty insurance coverage to celebrities and their body parts. Back in the 1930s, Jimmy Durante insured his distinctive nose…