Tips for Avoiding a Homeowner’s Claim on Halloween
Decorating for Halloween is fun for you as a homeowner and the trick-or-treaters that will magically appear on your doorstep. The downside is that fright night can also be the cause of a major injury or disaster if proper precautions aren’t observed. As the homeowner, you’re responsible for taking appropriate measures to protect your property […]
Sinkholes and Your Insurance
A typical homeowner’s policy doesn’t cover sinkholes or other instances involving movement of the earth such as earthquakes and landslides. However, the law in Florida requires insurers to cover catastrophic ground cover collapse. Defining Ground Cover Collapse This is when the ground gives way and causes structural damage to a building and its foundation. While […]
Will Insurance Pay for My Air Conditioning?
Air conditioning is a necessity in the hot and humid Florida climate. The good news is that in many instances, your AC unit is covered under your standard homeowner’s policy for repair or replacement – provided its damaged or destroyed by a listed peril in the policy. Limitations and Terms May Apply It’s important to […]
Does Homeowner’s Insurance go up After a Claim?
The cost of homeowner’s insurance will typically increase when it’s time for renewal after you’ve filed a claim. Your insurer will view you as more likely to file a claim than other clients. That constitutes a risk in the view of insurers, with the potential that the insurance company will have to make a payout. […]