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Why isn’t home insurance legally mandated?
For the most part, the only insurance most of us will ever be legally required to buy is going to be liability insurance for our cars. Everything else is generally going to be up to the individual’s discretion. You may be required to carry home insurance by your mortgage lender at first. But once your house is paid off,…
January 21, 2020

What is collision auto insurance and what does it cover?
Collision auto insurance pays to replace or repair a car involved in an accident. It covers damages received in a collision with another vehicle or an object, such as a tree or signpost. Usually, if you finance or lease your vehicle, collision insurance is mandatory. If you don’t owe any money on your car, collision coverage is…
January 16, 2020

How can I bring my home insurance rates down?
The good news about trying to keep your home insurance costs down: The ball is really in your court. You have quite a few options available to you. And, for the most part, it really comes down to the choices you make —not the judgment made by your home insurance provider. Here are a few ways to bring your…
January 14, 2020

How business insurance adjusts to your needs
Thousands of cars are alike. Several homes in the same neighborhood are alike. But no two businesses are alike. Two franchise restaurants will be in different neighborhoods, but they might keep different hours and have different sizes of staff. So, there’s no one-size-fits-all solution to business insurance. If you’re insuring your business, your plan is going…
January 9, 2020

Filing an insurance claim after a hit-and-run accident
Getting into any type of car accident can be scary. But it’s even worse when the other driver flees the scene. The hit-and-run driver’s goal is to try to get away. But if you act swiftly and smartly, there’s a good chance you can have them held responsible. Here are the steps you should…
January 7, 2020

Do you need business insurance to rent an office
If you’re looking to rent an office, you should also look into business insurance. Whether or not you expect to have clients come visit you, it’s still a good idea to protect yourself. And your landlord may require it anyway. Check your landlord’s requirements Many commercial landlords require you to provide proof of coverage before they…
January 2, 2020