Insurance Insights

Ride sharing apps like Uber and Lyft are essential travel methods for many people these days. Whether you need a ride to the airport or a car home after a night out, these companies offer convenient cab-like services at competitive rates. However, it is important to remember that you are getting in the car with a stranger. While Uber and Lyft conduct background checks on their drivers, it is still important to be aware of your surroundings and your personal safety. Keep reading for the top tips on how riders can stay safe during Uber and Lyft rides.

We have become a society of sharing. Home sharing. Ride sharing. Even driveway sharing. Over sharing via social media and the World Wide Web. While some sharing can be fun and exciting in today’s modern world, there are very real risks you need to consider – as well as how they relate to your insurance needs and coverages.

With the rise of self driving cars and the future at hand, many parents today are wondering if there will be a time when, perhaps, the old rite of passage, learning to drive a car, is an obsolete tool of an archaic and all-but-forgotten past. However, for most of us, the reality is that there will still be cars with drivers on the road for many years to come – no matter how quickly technological advancements move to make them relics of a bygone era.

Homeowners insurance covers your home, its contents, and other assets against damage and theft. Personal liability coverage is an important part of your homeowners policy, because it extends protection to you, the home owner, in the event someone is injured on your property, but it can be complicated to assess your needs and ensure adequate protection.

How much you pay to insure your home can vary depending on many factors, including your deductible, the age of your home and the insurer from whom you’re buying your policy.

With fluctuating gas prices and a growing focus on leading greener lives, it’s no wonder that an increasing number of Americans are purchasing electric Cars for their daily commutes. These vehicles offer an economical alternative to bigger, less fuel-efficient vehicles and may leave a smaller carbon footprint – but is it the right choice for you?

You may have heard of full coverage auto insurance, but chances are you’re not quite sure what it covers. And if you do know, you may wonder how to get the best price or where to go for insurance quotes.

When you’re standing at the counter of a car rental agency, do you find yourself confused about whether you need to purchase the extra insurance they’re offering? If so, you’re not alone.

If you store valuable items in your garage, you may be a prime target for potential thieves. Even worse, your garage may offer an easy entry point into your home.

It’s true that speeding tickets are unwelcome news for drivers. Not only are they expensive in their own rights, but they also happen to be gifts that keep on giving for quite a while by way of higher insurance premiums down the road.