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 […]
The New Year is here for 2024, and you have probably made a list of resolutions involving everything from eating better to losing a bit of weight. One thing that should be on everyone’s list is a review and update of their homeowners policy. The beginning of the year is a great time to pull […]
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 […]
While homeowners insurance covers a variety of perils and protects your home and personal possessions, it does come with a number of exclusions and coverage gaps that can result in you having to cover the cost of certain damage out of pocket. Let’s have a quick look at what your homeowners policy does and doesn’t […]
Bundling insurance policies simply means buying different types of insurance policies from the same insurance company. The most common type of bundling is usually a car insurance and home insurance policy, but bundling can include other policy types such as life insurance or even an umbrella policy. However, while bundling is a pretty common tactic, […]
Homeowners insurance can be a financial lifesaver if your home is damaged or destroyed by a covered peril. However, there can be coverage gaps that can leave a homeowners covering repair bills out of their own pocket if the damage exceeds their coverage levels or the policy has an unexpected deductible. We thought it might […]
As the cost of homeowners insurance continues to head up, it is more important than ever to look for ways to keep your premium affordable. According to Money Magazine, the average home insurance premium is expected to climb to $1,784 in 2023 which is a shocking 9% increase from 2022. We thought it might be […]
If you are considering renting out your home or a portion of your home as a short-term rental, one of your first concerns should be making sure you have the proper homeowners insurance for your rental property. The proper homeowners insurance coverage will make sure you are fully protected in the case of damage to […]
Solar power boomed in 2022 with residential solar projects growing by a shocking 40 percent according to the Solar Energy Industries Association. This was the result of a recording setting 700,000 homeowners installing solar into their homes. In most cases, a homeowner will have to finance a solar system as they tend to be expensive. […]