home insurance

Buying the right homeowners insurance policy is never a one-size-fits-all proposition, particularly when it comes to getting flood insurance protection. And to some homeowners it may be a surprise when they learn that it is quite common for insurance companies to exclude flood damage from standard home insurance coverage. According to a Niche Report article, […]

A homeowners insurance policy helps protect you and your belongings, but it’s better for everybody if you don’t have to deal with filing a claim. You can lower your chances for incidents by learning from others. Some of the most common claims include: Storm damage. Strong winds are usually to blame for damage, so look […]

You want to protect your house but it’s crucial to also protect what’s inside of it. The worst thing you can do is wait until an accident happens to figure the value of your furniture, artwork, collectibles, etc. If you want to make sure all your possessions are safe, contents insurance is the security blanket […]

On April 30, 2014, the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada published a recall for approximately 740,000 White-Rodgers digital thermostats in the United States and 403,000 in Canada. The alkaline batteries used in the thermostat can leak onto the circuit board, posing a fire hazard. The manufacturer has received seven reports of fire […]

Home Insurance Although home insurance is not required by law, various mortgage lenders ask that you own it before signing off on your loan. Homeowners insurance is designed to cover the expenses of repair or replacement if your house or assets are lost, damaged or destroyed in the event of a covered incident. Covered incidents […]