One of the most valuable things you can do to protect yourself in case of a fire, burglary or similar event is to compile a home inventory. Now, when you’re probably home more than usual, is a great time to…
If you’re a landlord or a member of a co-op board of directors, you have insurance to protect your building against a fire, theft or other peril. Should you insist that the people living in it also have insurance? Can…
If your home or apartment burned down tomorrow, could you supply your insurance company with a complete list of possessions to recover your losses? According to a survey conducted by the Insurance Information Institute, probably not. Fewer than half of…
Since we work with many owners who have smaller properties, customers often ask whether they can use their homeowners insurance to protect their multi-family building. As with so many other insurance issues, the answer is "it depends." Some carriers will…
While the above title might sound like a riddle, it actually describes a fairly common scenario. A number of the building owners we insure in the New York City area require renter's insurance to protect their personal property. This scenario…