While the odds of a major disaster hitting a specific home is the same regardless of whether the owner has a great credit score or one that puts them in a subprime category, their credit score will impact their rate in many states. In most states, insurers are allowed to consider credit scores when setting […]
If you are switching insurance companies, you should always check the financial strength of any insurer you are seriously considering. While an affordable premium is always a plus, if your insurance company cannot afford to pay when you file a claim, the savings will certainly not be worth it. A.M. Best is a credit rating […]
If you live in an area where severe weather is common, or wildfires pop up every summer you may have trouble finding affordable home insurance coverage. If homes in your area are repeatedly damaged or destroyed by a covered peril, insurers may pull out of the entire area, refusing to write policies in your neighborhood. […]
South Carolina is an amazing place to call home. It is overflowing with world-class cities, beautiful beaches, museums, and restaurants. It is truly a wonderful place to live. Unfortunately, some of our beautiful coastal cities, Myrtle Beach, Charleston and Hilton Head as an example come with some pretty high homeowners insurance premiums if you live […]
North Carolina is a lovely state to call home. Our state is packed with beautiful cities, museums, restaurants and of course, some of the loveliest beaches in the country. Unfortunately, if you live in one of our amazing coastal southern cities such as Ocean Isle Beach, Holden Beach, Oak Island Beach, Calabash, Bald Head Island, […]
When it comes to saving money on your home and auto insurance there is a right way and a wrong way to get the job done. Lowering your coverage levels, which puts your financial future at risk, is always a horrible idea. Adjusting your deductibles, which can result in a significant premium decrease is the […]
Homeowners insurance is a must have to protect your home as well as your possessions. However, what if it’s a home that you don’t live in permanently, such as a rental or sublet, second home or other property that you don’t occupy on a regular basis, does it still need to be protected by homeowners […]
If you ever wondered, how much does the average Florida homeowner pay for property insurance, you are not alone. Unfortunately, the answer is not easy to find as estimates vary wildly. While estimates vary, in most cases, homeowners can agree that insurance rates are skyrocketing, and coverage is getting harder to find. While legislation was […]
In most cases, when your homeowners insurance policy nears its end date, your insurer will send you a renewal notice to continue your coverage. However, in some situations, you could receive a nonrenewal notice which means your insurance company is no longer interested in having you as a customer. If your insurer chooses not to […]
Homeowners insurance can be a financial lifesaver if your home is damaged or destroyed by a covered peril. However, once you make a claim on your policy, there is a good chance that your premium will be headed up. It is always a good idea to understand what happens after you file a claim and […]