Tag: Personal Insurance

From the engine and propeller down to your trailer, a little preparation as you get your boat out of winter storage and get ready to get out on the water can help you start off the season right — and get the most out of your time on board. Here are 10 boating preparation tips…

Do you have a second home in the mountains, at the beach, or in another getaway spot? Since you don’t spend all of your time at your vacation property, it’s important to take steps to protect your home from theft or vandalism when no one is around. A vacant home is extremely vulnerable. Have you…

Floods are the most common natural disaster in the United States, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).1 While the government only requires mortgaged homes in high-risk areas to have flood insurance, FEMA recommends that all homes have flood insurance, even if your home is in a low-risk area.2   Why? Over 20% of floods…

36% of homeowners say that fraud is their biggest concern when searching for a contractor to lead their renovation projects.1 If you’re updating your property and plan on hiring a contractor, be on the lookout for the following red flags to avoid contractor fraud. 1. No references Avoid hiring a contractor who is hesitant, or unable,…

Entrepreneurship is a hallmark of the American dream. In today’s world of 24/7 connectivity, more and more individuals are operating a full or part-time business from their homes, allowing them to “be their own boss.” Whether it’s in-home child care, IT consulting, bookkeeping services, embroidery orders, an online business, or anything else based in your…

We all know hurricanes can be devastating, so it’s important to prepare well in advance in case your home or property is ever in a hurricane’s path. When is hurricane season? The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, and the Pacific hurricane season runs from May 15 to November 30—with September…

When was the last time you updated your home inventory? More importantly – do you have any sort of home inventory at all? Documenting all of your personal belongings can seem daunting, but trying to calculate the total value of your loss after a fire or burglary without an inventory to refer to is an…

The whiskeys you choose to build your collection with are entirely dependent upon the purpose of the collection – is this a hobby for your own personal enjoyment or is it an investment opportunity? For a lot of people, a whiskey collection is a mixture of both pleasure and potential profit. What to Buy Whiskeys…