Monday, June 26, 2017Recently was asked, my child will be off to college in fall do I need a Renters policy or will my homeowner provide the protection.  As long as child is a full time student, away at college, they would have 10% of the homeowner policy of parents policy.   READ MORE >>
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			Friday, February 26, 2016All standard homeowner policy forms including: homeowners, condominium, villa and renter policies have LIMITATIONS in the event of loss to jewelry.   READ MORE >>
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			Sunday, December 27, 2015When hail season is upon us, there are DIRECT and INDIRECT claims that seem to crop up.  A direct claim is hail impacting 1/4 or 1/2 of siding on home; however, not impacting the other 1/2 of home.   READ MORE >>
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			Friday, November 27, 2015Earthquake coverage can only be a covered loss if added onto your homeowner policy.  All standard homeowner policies EXCLUDE earthquake coverage; however, many insurance companies will allow t...   READ MORE >>
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			Wednesday, November 11, 2015Many insurance companies have changed the wording on homeowner policies from Guarantee Replacement Cost to Extended Dwelling Coverage with a percentage such as 25%.   READ MORE >>
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			Thursday, October 29, 2015I have seen many insurance companies Non-Renew homeowner policy due to 2 small claims.  I advise is to not report a claim unless you know it's an expensive claim, such as a hail loss.   READ MORE >>
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			Wednesday, August 5, 2015A recent homeowner experienced mold in the attic.  The question any insurance claims office will ask/look for when visit the site is WHERE did the mold come from/HOW did mold get to where it is?   READ MORE >>
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			Saturday, January 17, 2015If a sewer line, extending from house to the street, collapses due to settling or tree roots is this type of loss covered by a homeowner policy?  Unfortunately, typically the answer is NO.   READ MORE >>
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