Homeowner Articles
Should You File a Homeowners Insurance Claim?
When life throws you a curveball that damages your home or property, it’s natural to want to file a homeowners insurance claim so that you can recover the cost and…
5 Steps to a Home Inventory
Do you have an up-to-date home inventory? If not, you should, for two reasons. First, a complete, up-to-date inventory will help you determine the correct amount of insurance coverage you…
10 Situations When You Need to Contact Your Insurance Partner
When should you contact your insurance agent/broker or insurance company? Of course, you need to contact them to file a claim or when an event may lead to a claim.…
The Health Risks of Poor Indoor Air Quality During Winter
The following article is a guest post by Rachel Watson of Precision Air & Plumbing. During summer, opening windows and doors can help you cool down. However, cold weather calls…
6 Common Winter Home Disasters and How to Avoid Them
Harsh winter weather—including below-freezing temps, high winds, and ice and snow storms—can cause thousands of dollars in damage to both the exterior and interior of your home. Fortunately, you’re not…
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Extended Through February 18
Congress’s most recent reauthorization on December 2, 2021, extended the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through February 18, 2022. The reauthorization ensures that homeowners and business owners can continue to…
Winter Driving Safety Tips
If you started to allow 10 times more distance to stop your vehicle, you’d probably be the most cautious driver in history. The American Automobile Association (AAA) reports that stopping…
Keep Your Home Safe in the Winter When You’re Away
Does your home sit vacant during cold weather? Whether you’re a snowbird heading for warmer climes or away from your home for other reasons, you want to return to a…
Protect Your Home or Business from Rain Damage
Your home or commercial building is insured against rain and rain damage, right? If the roof leaks or the rain causes water damage for some other reason, most owners assume…
City Building Owners Insurance: Celebrating 45 Years of Service and Support
From a telephone on a dining room table to one of the largest specialty insurance brokers in New York City, the insurance agency founded as Stuart E. Cohen Ltd. has…