Scarf around a miniature green house - conceptual view of protecting or isolating house Winter is upon us, and much of the United States is experiencing freezing temperatures. If you were surprised last week by the winter weather...don't worry, we were too! Nevertheless, we live in a region where temperatures do drop below freezing. With that in mind, here are some tips to protect your … [Read more...]
Five Common Mistakes When Buying Personal Insurance
Have you ever purchased personal insurance and when you finally have to make a claim, you realize you made a mistake? This happens more often than not and we’re here to help address the five most common mistakes when buying personal insurance. Not reviewing your policy once a year Once a year, you should review your policy for any changes that happened over the past year. Changes include … [Read more...]
Earthquake Insurance…in Texas?
You might be reading the title of this article with slight confusion. Earthquakes? In Texas? While they’re not incredibly common, earthquakes are becoming more and more widespread across our great state. In general, most Texas insurance coverages do not include earthquake coverage, as it’s a coverage that’s not usually provided or asked for in most property coverages. However, due to the uptick in … [Read more...]
Working From Home and Insurance
More and more, you’re hearing about companies offering jobs for remote employees. Remote work, or working from home, is increasingly becoming a perk in the workforce and allows for more flexibility than the traditional 9-5 office work. While telecommuting isn’t new, technological enhancements have made the transition from office to home that much easier. This option is now open to many more office … [Read more...]
How Often Should I Review My Insurance?
How often should you review or bid your insurance? This is a question we’re asked many times in a year. While we live in a free-market economy that allows a person to seek the best option when purchasing from vendors, (i.e. insurance companies) the concept of putting a product out to bid creates some interesting thoughts. What is a good option to get the best insurance program? Several years … [Read more...]
Dogs and Liability
For many Americans, dogs play an important role in the family dynamic. They’re included in Christmas cards, family vacations, and sometimes share the main bed in the house. It’s a sweet thing to love a dog and receive a dog’s love in return. Almost 90 million dogs are owned as pets in the United States according to a 2017-2018 survey by the American Pet Products Association (III.org). Of that … [Read more...]
Renter’s Liability Coverage
When you sign up for renter’s insurance, you’re not only protecting the contents of your home, you’re also protecting yourself financially from any liability cases brought against you. Most (but not all) renter’s policies provide a $100,000 (minimum) of financial protection for covered accidental bodily injury or property damage to others. What is Renters Liability Coverage? In the event … [Read more...]
Trampolines and your Homeowner’s Insurance
Trampolines are almost a right of childhood. They’re fun, get kids outside, and encourage active play. But before you consider installing one in your home, it’s critical to understand that trampolines might not bode well with your homeowner’s insurance. The reason for this is simple: safety concerns. Continue reading below to learn more about the risks associated with these play items. Does … [Read more...]
Mortgage Lenders & Insurance
Whether it’s your first home or your third, it’s always an exciting time to buy a new house. You’ve fulfilled the list of requirements put in place by the mortgage lender and gathered all necessary documentation. However, there’s one thing the lender always requires: buying a homeowner’s insurance policy. Why is it required? Your lender will require that you buy enough home insurance to … [Read more...]
Pool Safety 101
It’s summertime in Texas which means thousands of us flock to the waters to cool off and get a break from the relentless heat. While a fun pastime, pool and water safety need to be top of mind to ensure your loved ones remain safe this summer. So, what exactly does pool safety mean? For starters, it’s important to know about ten people drown every day in the United States, and two of those … [Read more...]
