Homeowner Articles
Sure It’s Insured? Watch Out for Common Insurance Misconceptions
Property and casualty insurance can be complicated. This probably helps explain why some misconceptions about insurance persist, even among people who’ve been buying insurance for years. Here are some mistaken…
When to Budget for Major Home Expenses
How long is your roof going to last? When should you budget for a new furnace? How much should you expect to spend on repairs and maintenance every year? What…
How to Prevent Online Identity Theft
Is someone online pretending to be you when shopping or banking? Have your online identity and passwords been posted on the dark web for sale? Unfortunately, the answer is, “quite…
How to Prevent Frozen Pipes This Winter
Brrr . . . It’s getting cold outside! Freezing temperatures can lead to frozen pipes and water damage in your home or building. Fortunately, you can take several steps to…
How to Insure Your Home When Selling
Your house is for sale, and real estate agents and prospective buyers are trooping through it. Maybe you’ve already moved, and your home is vacant. Are you insured if one…
Water in Your Building: What Does Water Coverage Provide?
Every day, at least one water main breaks in New York City. The big breaks can flood subway tunnels and close streets, making life difficult and inconvenient for commuters, residents…
Winter Weather Home Protection When You’re Away From Home
You need to understand winter weather home protection because when you leave home in the winter, whether for a quick vacation or a longer stay somewhere warm, you want to…
City Building Owners Insurance Now Offers Property and Casualty Insurance to High Net Worth Families
Stu Cohen and the City Building Owners Insurance program have partnered with the PURE Group of Insurance Companies. Headquartered in White Plains, N.Y., PURE is a member-owned property and casualty…