Homeowners Insurance Articles

Posted on: January 2, 2017

Important Winter Fire Safety Tips

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There’s something very comforting about the winter months. Cozying up in your home with the heat on or by the fireplace, your holiday candles, decorations all around you, and eating lovely home-cooked hot dinners, is unbeatable when it’s cold outside. However, the winter is also a time when your...

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Posted on: December 23, 2016

4 Holiday Pet Dangers

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The holidays are a joyous time to get together with your family and friends to celebrate. However, they also can be a very busy time and through all the chaos, you might forget about ensuring your pets are safe during the holidays. Below are 4 holiday pet dangers you need to avoid and keep an eye ou...

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Posted on: December 21, 2016

Tips for Safely Throwing Away Holiday Trash

Tips for Safely Throwing Away Holiday Trash

  The holidays are an amazing time of selflessly giving to your loved ones, looking only to see the huge smiles on their faces in return. However, when your friends and family are giving you gifts too, it can make for a lot of holiday-related trash. Something that many of us don’t take ...

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Posted on: December 16, 2016

Cooking and Baking Safety Tips for the Holiday

Cooking and Baking Safety Tips for the Holiday

We all enjoy the holiday season. Getting together with family and friends to enjoy some traditional holiday food is something that many of us hold close to our hearts. However, the holiday season can involve many activities and distractions that can contribute to us being unfocused in the kitchen. U...

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Posted on: December 14, 2016

Pet Safety During the Holidays

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Pets are creatures of habit, so the holidays can often be as stressful on them as they are on you. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to ensure your pets stay in their regular routine, and that they’re made provisions for when you’re away from home. Be Careful with Decorations An import...

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Posted on: December 12, 2016

4 Tips Safeguard Your Home if You Travel for the Holidays

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When you are planning your vacation getaway, remember that an empty home is too easy of a target for burglars. However, there are some common sense approaches you can take to keep your home safe from a break in while you are enjoying your vacation. Don't Let your Home Appear Empty Before you l...

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Posted on: December 7, 2016

How Boating Insurance is Like Homeowners and Auto Insurance

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How Boating Insurance is Like Homeowners and Auto Insurance Boating insurance is necessary for anyone who owns a boat. Many people make the mistake of believing their boats are covered by their homeowners’ policies, but this simply isn’t the case. Do You Need Boating Insurance? Your ho...

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Posted on: December 2, 2016

Why is There a Waiting Period for Pet Insurance?

Waiting Period for Pet Insurance

You just found out that your pet qualifies for pet insurance, now what? Now you have to go through the standard waiting period for your newly enrolled pet. But, why is there a waiting period for pet insurance? Companies enforce a waiting period to ensure there is no fraud involved when pets are e...

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Posted on: November 30, 2016

What You Need to Know About Personal Umbrella Insurance

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Personal umbrella insurance is a type of insurance that provides additional liability insurance designed to provide backup coverage for your other insurance policies. Most people believe that having liability coverage for their homes and cars are enough. Record judgments and jury awards, not to ment...

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Posted on: November 28, 2016

Does My Homeowners Insurance Cover My Trampoline?

Trampoline Homeowners Insurance Coverage

A trampoline is almost unavoidable if you have children. They will ask, even beg for one. And although their little faces will make you want to say yes, you have a nagging suspicion that a trampoline may impact your insurance. Before you give your begging child an affirmative answer, you should find...

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