Allan Wallace

3 Ways To Save On Homeowners Insurance

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Purchasing a home is a major investment. In fact, buying a home is typically one of the biggest financial decisions you will make in your lifetime. Since it has such a big impact on your financial life, it's important to protect your investment. Homeowners insurance protects your home and belongings in the event of natural disasters and other situations. While it is a necessity, it can be pricey. The average premium is $1,192 but rates can vary drastically depending on where you live.

13 November 2019

An Overview Of Catastrophe Insurance

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Homeowners' insurance is great, but the standard coverage doesn't apply to all risks. For example, standard home insurance won't help you out with several major catastrophes. However, you can buy catastrophe insurance for such risks. What It Is Catastrophe insurance protects you from losses associated with extreme disasters that can cause total damage or expensive losses in your home. The coverage is available for both natural and human-made disasters, such as wildfires, terrorist attacks, flooding, and earthquakes, among others.

12 October 2019

How Are Renter's Insurance And Homeowner's Insurance Similar?

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If you were living in a house you owned and now moved to an apartment because you sold your house, you will need insurance for the rental property, but it will not be the same type of policy as you had for the home you owned and lived in. Instead, you will need renter's insurance, and while renter's insurance is different than homeowner's insurance, there are similarities between the two types of policies.

5 September 2019

3 Types Of Policies Your Homeowner's Insurance Provider Should Be Able To Offer You

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Whether you're getting ready to invest in homeowner's insurance for the first or fiftieth time, there are a few service options you should look for to ensure that you're getting the most bang for your buck over time in terms of convenience and peace of mind. Here are a few types of policies your new insurance company should be able to offer. Natural Disaster Coverage In addition to accidental fires and break-ins, your homeowner's insurance provider should be able to financially protect you if a natural disaster occurs such as a hurricane, tornado, or even a basic flood that happens in your community.

31 July 2019

Home Insurance Tips For First-Time Homeowners

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Many people who have never owned a home don't understand how homeowners' insurance works. As a prospective homeowner, you need to brush up your knowledge of homeowners insurance since it will be a critical part of your home ownership. Below are some of the essential things you should know about home insurance. Factor Insurance Costs into Home Ownership Costs Home insurance is necessary and good, but it doesn't come cheap. The exact rates depend on various factors such as the location of the home, the size of the home, the construction, and even the value of the home's contents.

27 June 2019

3 Things First-Time Homeowners Should Know About Home Insurance

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If you are a first-time homebuyer and are preparing to close on the house you are buying, you will need to contact a homeowner's insurance agency to get insurance on the house. As a first-time homebuyer, you might not realize that this is a necessity when buying a home, and there might be some other things you did not know. Here are three of the most important things you should know as you prepare to buy homeowner's insurance when buying a house.

17 May 2019

3 Mistakes To Avoid When Purchasing Car Insurance

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Buying insurance may seem technical, but it is still something that you need to do. Buying auto insurance is often a personalized process as well, which is why it helps to know what pitfalls to avoid when going through the insurance buying process. #1 Don't Assume You Can't Afford Insurance Don't assume you can't afford insurance as they are very customizable. You can get the bare bones coverage at a lower price or pay more for more robust coverage.

29 March 2019

How Defense Base Act Insurance Works

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Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance is a type of insurance U.S. government contractors are required to carry when they work outside of the continental United States. Defense Base Act insurance provides a wide range of coverage for U.S. government contractors who work outside of the country. This type of insurance is designed to help U.S. government contractors, no matter where they are located or where they are working. Who Has to Secure Defense Base Act Insurance

30 January 2019

4 Tips To Save On Commercial Trucking Insurance

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Whether you own a small fleet of trucks as part of your business or you are simply an owner-operator of a freight truck, getting the best deal on your commercial truck insurance is a vital component of managing your operation costs. The following can help you get the lowest rate for your truck coverage. Tip #1: Clean up the driving record  A clean driving record, both personal and professional, is the first key to securing the lowest rates.

13 December 2018

Why You Should Never Be in a Car Accident as an Uninsured Motorist

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If there is one thing you should never do as a motorist, it is to drive without insurance coverage. Imagine driving without insurance and getting involved in an accident. Here are some of the consequences you may suffer if you cause an accident without insurance coverage. You Are Likely to Face Monetary Fine Most states have monetary fines for drivers caught driving without auto insurance coverage. Several factors will determine how much you have to pay in such a case.

29 October 2018