Different locations differ in a wide range of ways. This includes ways that can have big implications when it comes to homeowners’ insurance.For one, locations vary in what risks homes in them are likely to face. For example, some areas may have a higher likelihood of...
Property Insurance Issues
Summer and theft crime claims
One thing homeowners insurance companies can see a lot of during the summer months are insurance claims related to theft. Experts point to theft claims being at rather high levels during the summer. And statistics indicate that we are entering what is traditionally...
Certain property insurance misconceptions quite common
The coverage terms of property insurance policies are very important and impactful things. However, many consumers make incorrect assumptions about what terms such policies typically contain. As a recent InsuranceQuotes survey underscores, some such misconceptions are...
Mold-related homeowners insurance claims
Homeowners insurance providers can end up receiving claims for a wide range of different types of damage to a home. This includes damage caused by mold.One of the common central issues when it comes to mold-related claims is whether the damage the claim regards is...
The high damage potential of thunderstorms
Louisiana is all too familiar with the major amount of damage that hurricanes can deal out. However, hurricanes are far from the only storms that can pose significant property risks. For example, it can be important to not underestimate the harm that can be caused by...
Smart home devices and homeowners insurers
Many trends regarding homes can have impacts on homeowners insurance and the companies that provide it. This includes trends on what sorts of objects and devices are in a home. One class of device that has been increasingly showing up in homes lately are smart...
Report: Homeowners insurance claims regarding thefts down
Homeowners insurance claims can regard a wide range of things. This includes home break-ins. However, it appears that it might be becoming a little rarer for insurers to see burglary-related insurance claims.According to claims statistics put out by State Farm, the...
Do U.S. homeowners have a home maintenance problem?
There are many important home maintenance and upkeep tasks for homeowners. How good are American homeowners at properly maintaining their home? A recent survey indicates that many such homeowners fall short on this front.In the survey, a group of homeowners were asked...
In Halloween’s wake, insurers can see lots of crime-related claims
Halloween is now in the rear-view mirror. All kinds of things can come in the wake of this holiday. For homeowners, this can include cleaning up the house following Halloween parties, taking down the various spooky and pumpkin-themed decorations they had up and...
The unique risks of autumn
Each season has its own unique aspects, including its own risks. Some of these risks could give rise to events that lead to homeowners insurance claims. As fall recently kicked off, today we will go over some of these types of risks that this season can carry along...