Entries from Consumer Insurance Blog tagged with 'homeowners'
Buying a new home? Factor insurance issues and costs in your planning
As the economy eases and the real estate market shows signs of revival, many people whose home buying plans were on hold are now beginning to look around. If buying a new home or vacation property is on your agenda,...
New Year's Resolution: inventory your possessions
Whether you rent or own, it's critically important to know your stuff. Do you have a home inventory of all your possessions? According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), about half of those recently surveyed do not. Nick...
Are you an "accidental landlord" or a "reluctant landlord?"
One byproduct of the difficult economy is an increase in the number of reluctant landlords. Many homeowners have been forced to relocate for jobs or other reasons but they can't sell their first house so they rent it out. Others...
Insurance coverage benefits you may not know about
If you're like many insurance consumers, when you get your annual homeowners, condo or renter's insurance policy, you simply file it away in a drawer and don't give it another thought. Many people barely glance at the fine print and...
Vacation and second home insurance
If you’re planning a trip to a vacation home, it's a good idea to think about insurance coverage before you go. Whether you plan to vacation in a second home or visit a time share, a rental property, or a...
Are you covered? Check your flood risk
From New Hampshire to Wisconsin to Maryland, state insurance commissioners throughout the country are urging residents to buy flood insurance. Flood insurance is particularly important as we count down to this year's hurricane season. Your homeowners insurance may cover you...
Survey: Most homeowners unaware of holiday liabilities
A national survey on homeowner’s insurance issues by Trusted Choice and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) found that about one-third of homeowners did not think or did not know if they could be held responsible in...
Renter's insurance - common questions and misperceptions
In today's tough economic climate, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) notes that many former homeowners may now be renters, either due to their own choice to downsize or due to a home foreclosure. In the light of this,...
Lingo watch: deductibles
A deductible is the amount of money that an insured person or business must pay for loss, damage, or services before payments will be triggered by an insurer. The terms of the deductible are stated in an insurance policy. If...
Preparing for catastrophes
With the anticipated landfall of Gustav, we're thick into hurricane season, which continues through November 30. Homeowners in the hurricane belt here in the U.S. are preparing for what is expected to be an active September and October. Disaster relief...
When lightning strikes
How vulnerable is your computer in an electrical storm? Let's ask 19-year old Hopkinton resident Anthony Tomasz who was sent flying across the room when lightning struck his computer last week. This is a reminder to turn off and unplug...
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