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National Homeownership Month: How to Make Sure Your Home Insurance Keeps Up

National Homeownership Month: How to Make Sure Your Home Insurance Keeps Up

June is National Homeownership Month — a great time to celebrate the pride of owning a home and to make sure that home is well-protected. Whether you purchased your first property last year or have owned your home for decades, your insurance coverage deserves a closer look every spring and summer. Why Your Home Insurance Needs a Regular Review Home values across the United States...

4 Ways Telematics Can Impact Car Insurance

4 Ways Telematics Can Impact Car Insurance

Telematics is technology that tracks driving behavior via a mobile app, a plug-in device, or a built-in vehicle system. Insurance companies may use that data to better understand how a person drives in real-life conditions. Instead of solely factoring age, vehicle type, ZIP code, and claims history, some insurers also evaluate driving habits. That can create savings opportunities for some drivers, but it can also...

Does Your Roof Affect Homeowners’ Insurance Rates?

Does Your Roof Affect Homeowners’ Insurance Rates?

Part of providing for your family is literally “putting a roof over their heads.” Your home’s roof protects your family and property from damage. The roof’s condition can affect your insurance, including premium rates and whether a carrier will insure your home. Insurers consider your roof’s age, condition, material, and local weather when deciding coverage. How Roof Age Can Affect Rates The age of a...

Spring Insurance: 5 Tips for Seasonal Risks

Spring Insurance: 5 Tips for Seasonal Risks

The arrival of spring brings a welcome change in weather, but it also ushers in a unique variety of challenges for homeowners and drivers alike. This season is often characterized by erratic storms, high winds, and heavy rain that can test the durability of your property. Many people also begin planning home improvement projects or spring break travel during this time of year. Taking a...

How Landscaping Can Impact Your Homeowners' Insurance

How Landscaping Can Impact Your Homeowners' Insurance

National Lawn and Garden Month is a perfect reminder to enhance the beauty of your property via thoughtful landscaping. While a lush green lawn and colorful flower beds significantly improve curb appeal, these aesthetic choices similarly play a major role in your overall property risk profile. Homeowners often overlook how certain plants or structures affect the replacement costs of their dwelling or the likelihood of...

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