homeowners insurance
Trumann, Arkansas Bans Bully Breeds
It’s long been that case that if you own certain kinds of dogs, you’ll be hard pressed to find homeowners insurance, but if you live in Trumann, Arkansas, you may find that your favorite pet has been banned from living in the city limits at all. Members of the City Council of Trumann recently approved […]
Read moreHomeowners Insurance and Swimming Pools
Whether your home already has a pool, or you’re considering having one installed, there are certain things you need to know about how a swimming pool could affect your homeowners insurance. Contact your insurance company to discuss the cost of insurance with a pool, and be sure to ask if there are ways to save […]
Read moreExperts estimate $285 million in Hail Damage in CO and WY
While the American Southwest is socked in by temperatures in the triple-digits and a crippling drought, Colorado and Wyoming faced “monsoon rainfall” and hailstorms two weeks ago. The hail, in particular, has been costly, with insured losses from the falling ice totaling about $285 million, according to the Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association. In Cheyenne, […]
Read moreNC Residents Advised to Evacuate
On Friday, North Carolina residents with homes near the Pender and Onslow county line have been advised to participate in a voluntary evacuation to avoid a spreading wildfire, which, as of Thursday, had burned about 20,000 acres. Fire officials said that the wildfire began over the weekend of June 18th, in the Holly Shelter Game […]
Read moreState Farm Releases List of Top Ten States for Dog Bite Claims
Every year, State Farm Insurance Co. shares its list of the top ten states with insurance claims involving dog bites. This year, California has the dubious honor of being at the top of the list, with 369 claims and a total payout of $11.3 million, but Florida actually has the highest cost-per-claim State Farm Insurance […]
Read moreTexas Wildfires Still Burning
From flooding to hailstorms to fire, it seems the central United States can’t catch a break this week. In today’s installment of Environmental Hazards and You, it’s the latter risk that is running rampant, this time in Texas. As is typical in a La Nina year, Texas had an extremely dry winter, and the spring […]
Read moreTornado After-care?
If you live in the mid- or southwest, you’ve probably heard tornado sirens once too often. In fact, as I’m writing this, we’re under a tornado warning here in Texas. We’re not likely to see any damage in my neighborhood, but all across the country people have died in tornadoes in the last week. It’s […]
Read moreFriday Filmstrips: What is a Home Warranty?
Homeowner’s insurance is vitally important in case of fire or burglary, but what if the dishwasher breaks or the water heater fails? That’s where a home warranty comes in, and that’s the subject of this week’s video, courtesy of PMZ Real Insights and YouTube. Enjoy!
Read moreFriday Filmstrips: Prevent Burglary, Save Money on Insurance
Did you know that 65% of burglaries take place in broad daylight? Did you know that the same measures you take to reduce the likelihood of having your home broken into can also help reduce the cost of your homeowners insurance? If not, you definitely need to watch this week’s Friday Filmstrip, which addresses both […]
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