As the crisp fall air rolls in and the leaves start to change, many of us look forward to cozying up by the fireplace, heading out for scenic drives, and preparing for the upcoming holiday season. However, autumn also brings unique challenges that make proper insurance coverage vital. From weather-related accidents to home safety challenges, we will go over the most common insurance claims that are filed during the fall and how you can make sure you have the needed protection. Continue reading Most Common Insurance Claims in the Fall
Category: Renters Insurance
Protecting Your Home Against Halloween Mischief
With the season of trick-or-treating and Halloween mischief approaching, it’s a great time to reassess your home safety and liability insurance to avoid any insurance nightmares. Today, we will discuss what precautions you can take to guarantee visitors don’t get injured on your property, as well as any protection you may need if your home is vandalized. Continue reading Protecting Your Home Against Halloween Mischief
How Insurance Changes When Downsizing Your Home
Thinking about downsizing can feel like a really big step, but it’s an exciting chance to rethink what you really need in a home. Whether you are moving out of your parents’ home into your first apartment or from a family home to a retirement condo, there are several important aspects to keep in mind. In this blog, we will walk you through how insurance changes when downsizing your home and guide you through taking a new home inventory, assessing changes in liabilities, and determining whom it needs to cover. Continue reading How Insurance Changes When Downsizing Your Home
Does Your Renters Insurance Cover Roommates?
Renting with friends is exciting, but it is vital not to let the new change overshadow the importance of protecting yourself in your new home. Know the steps to give yourself the coverage you need—from talking to your roommates about their needs to taking a home inventory—whether that’s if renters insurance covers your roommates or creating your own coverage personalized to you. Continue reading Does Your Renters Insurance Cover Roommates?
What Insurance Covers Car Break-Ins and Theft?
Car break-ins and theft are unfortunate realities that many vehicle owners may face. Knowing what types of insurance can protect you against these risks is crucial. This blog will guide you through the essential aspects of car break-in and theft coverage, focusing on comprehensive car insurance, renters, and homeowners insurance. Continue reading What Insurance Covers Car Break-Ins and Theft?
Insurance Coverage Needed for Renting a House
For those who have just made the transition, renting a house instead of an apartment can be a big change. And it can be a similar jump for switching insurance coverages. In this blog, we’re going to look at renters insurance, what might change when you’re renting a house, helpful tips for better insurance, and gaps in coverage both you and your landlord might need to look at. Continue reading Insurance Coverage Needed for Renting a House
Reviewing Your Current Insurance in the New Year
A new year means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. New personal or financial goals, dealing with new purchases from the holidays, or a new business year. Regardless of your situation or plans, one thing everyone should do in the new year is revisit their insurance. Whether it’s homeowners, renters, auto, or business policies, reviewing your current insurance alongside your ambitions for this year is the first step to meeting your resolutions. Continue reading Reviewing Your Current Insurance in the New Year
A Guide to Renting an Apartment in College
College is an amazing experience, but renting a college apartment can be a nail-biter. If you’re new to the leasing market or were burned by a previous encounter, it pays to go into any leasing office with a plan. Below, we outline several steps to prepare to meet a landlord, sign a lease, and get the right renters insurance. Learn how renting an apartment in college only get better with the right protection for you and your possessions. Continue reading A Guide to Renting an Apartment in College
Keeping Your Home Safe During Holiday Vacations
Whether you’re heading out for the winter holidays or a summer vacation, it’s important to leave behind a home that will be safe while you’re away. From avoiding accidents while you’re gone to deterring burglary with help from neighbors, preparing your home for a prolonged absence requires a little bit of work and planning. Regardless of if you live in a gated community apartment or an isolated house, learn how to keep your home safe during holiday vacations. Continue reading Keeping Your Home Safe During Holiday Vacations
What Policies Should You Bundle with Renters Insurance?
Whether it’s an apartment or house, if you’ve signed a lease, renters insurance is a vital part of your protections for possessions. And while getting the right policy with the right coverage should be first and foremost, making sure you’ve got the right additional coverage—from other policies, endorsements, and changes to premiums and deductibles—is also crucial. Learn what policies you should bundle with your renters insurance to get the most out of all of them and the right coverage for your needs. Continue reading What Policies Should You Bundle with Renters Insurance?
