Preventing Package Theft

Posted: December 16, 2024

If you do a lot of online shopping during the holiday or year-round, be aware of the growing threat of package theft. Package thieves, also known as “porch pirates,” have become so brazen that some will even tail delivery drivers to swoop up packages the minute they are gone. In a recent year, over 260 million packages were stolen across the U.S., costing consumers millions...

Your Back-to-School Insurance Checklist

Posted: August 1, 2024

Returning to school is an exciting time, promising new lessons, growth, and fresh experiences. By ensuring your insurance coverage is up-to-date, you can better protect your child, family, property, and finances. Add the following insurance products to your back-to-school checklist to prepare for a new school year.    1. Health Insurance Your child’s health is paramount; they may be exposed to new environments and potential...

Home Insurance for Rental Properties: What You Need to Know

Posted: August 1, 2023

Many people who own homes today rent them out to others. If you are renting out your home, whether on a short-term or a long-term basis, it is essential to understand that your homeowners insurance may not cover losses incurred while the property is being rented. The following is information about insurance coverage for renting out a residence in different scenarios. Short-Term Rentals of a...

Millennials and Home Insurance

Posted: October 16, 2021

More millennials are buying homes these days, as opposed to renting. By the end of 2018, this generation represented 45% of all new home mortgages, as stated in a Housing Wire article. One thing is certain, whether renting or purchasing a condo or a house, millennials need home insurance to protect them against damage to or loss of their property and against liability. Renters Insurance Your...

The Five Types of Insurance Every College Student Needs

Posted: July 16, 2021

Parents face many challenges in preparing a child for college. The process generally starts in the junior year, including monitoring grades, applying for scholarships and grants, and visiting various college campuses. The focus on college can become an all-consuming task. Once a college is chosen, and your child is accepted, a new set of challenges arises.  One neglected area to add to the college "to-do"...