And you thought dropping your cell phone in a puddle was bad. Recently, a friend’s daughter accidentally dropped her brand-new iPhone in a porta-potty at a high school football game. To make matters worse, this was the second time she’d lost or damaged a phone in only a few months. Continue reading “Should I Get Mobile Phone Insurance?”
We hope it never happens, but when you suffer a loss, you’ll have to file a claim to receive payment from your insurer. Here’s how the process works, and how to handle it to your best advantage. Continue reading “How To Handle a Claim”
Around 20 percent of the U.S. lies in areas susceptible to sinkhole events. Is your home in one of them?
Sinkholes can be serious business. Earlier this year, a sinkhole swallowed eight valuable Corvettes at a Kentucky museum. And in 2013, Jeffrey Bush died in Florida when a 60-foot-deep sinkhole suddenly opened under his home, destroying his bedroom while he was sleeping. Continue reading “Sinkholes and Ground Subsidence: Are You Covered?”
Vacancies create a host of problems for owners besides lost income. Here’s a list of some problems to be aware of, and what you can do to mitigate them. Continue reading “Why Empty Buildings Are Full of Risk”
Although prices for many fine arts and collectibles took a hit during the recession, your collection might be worth more than you realize. Does it have proper coverage?
Check policy limits. Your homeowners policy Continue reading “Insuring Art and Collectibles”