Tuesday, August 23, 2011If you install a swimming pool without notifying your homeowner's insurance company, it could result in any claims involving your pool -- or even your roof --being denied. The same goes for trampolines. "When additions are made to your property, it's important to notify your agent," said Jeff McCarthy, with Harrington Insurance Agency in Cambridge, Mass. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 22, 2011When you buy a piece of real estate (condominium, single-family home or even a cottage), you are buying the title to the property. This title (ownership) is registered at the land titles office and shows you as the rightful owner of that property. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 17, 2011What’s a tempting way for a client with a home insured for $2 million to potentially lose $600,000? He or she can cut the amount of coverage for their home by 30%, thinking that it doesn’t need as much insurance because home prices have fallen by a similar amount since mid-2007. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 16, 2011I am not confident that I have enough insurance coverage on my home or car. When might buying an auto or home umbrella policy be a good idea? Insurance policies have limits. They will only cover claims up to a certain amount. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 15, 2011From time to time, it’s good to take a look at trends and happenings around the country. This week, we’ll take a look at two potential rip-offs that might serve as a caution to all of us. Recent tornados and hail storms around the country, and particularly in the South, have left property damage and other mayhem in their paths. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, August 10, 2011Car stuck in snow? Dead battery? Have no clue why it won't start? Before this happens, make sure you search for a free auto insurance quote with towing coverage to avoid potentially hundreds of dollars in towing costs. Towing and Labor Coverage READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 9, 2011SUMMIT COUNTY — The Summit County Office of Consumer Affairs has received several calls from senior homeowners and family members of seniors explaining that they are receiving unexpected visits by home improvement contractors who claim that their home’s roof has been damaged by hail. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 8, 2011Your homeowners insurance will generally cover him if he's living in a dorm. He'll have the same liability limits as if he were in your home, but the coverage for his belongings may be limited to 10% of your total possessions coverage (the rules vary by insurer). READ MORE >>
Monday, August 8, 2011Your homeowners insurance will generally cover him if he's living in a dorm. He'll have the same liability limits as if he were in your home, but the coverage for his belongings may be limited to 10% of your total possessions coverage (the rules vary by insurer). READ MORE >>
Friday, August 5, 2011According to industry experts, it is not at all uncommon for people to make false claims about their vehicles – from claiming that their luxury cars are farm vehicles to under-stating their mileage – in order to try to keep their car insurance premiums down, which does trickle down and affect the honest consumer. READ MORE >>
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