Homeowners Insurance is a form of property insurance designed to protect homeowners from financial losses and liabilities associated with owning a home. It typically provides coverage for damage to the home itself, personal belongings, liability for accidents on the property, and additional living expenses if the home becomes uninhabitable due to covered perils.
Here’s why homeowners insurance is important:
In summary, homeowners insurance is essential for protecting one of the most significant investments many people make in their lifetime—their home. By providing coverage for property damage, personal belongings, liability risks, and additional living expenses, homeowners insurance helps homeowners safeguard their financial security and peace of mind.
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Regular maintenance checks are crucial to ensure your sump pump functions properly, preventing damage from excess ground or rainwater and keeping your home dry. Testing the pump annually, preferably in late winter or early spring before the onset of heavy spring rains, can significantly reduce the risk of failure during critical moments.
There are many things you might not know about your current insurance policies for your home, family, cars, and business. It is important to understand what is and isn’t covered.
With snowfall persisting this week and several more weeks of winter remaining, property owners are diligently clearing driveways, parking lots, and sidewalks. As snow accumulates, it’s crucial to monitor roofs and mitigate risks of damage from ice dams and excessive snow load weight while staying safe from a hazardous situation.
Property owners must manage snow accumulation on roofs during winter storms to prevent hazards. From clearing snow from vents to watching for structural weaknesses, taking proactive steps can safeguard against damage and potential accidents.
Fire is the primary cause of property loss annually in the U.S., with nearly 500,000 structure fires reported, amounting to around $10 billion in property damage. This peril claims thousands of American lives yearly and inflicts over 15,000 injuries.
Governor Deval Patrick has swiftly approved House Bill No. H-3783, known as “An Act Relative to Flood Insurance” (Chapter 177 of the Acts of 2014). This new law, effective immediately, bars creditors from mandating certain types of flood insurance for residential property purchasers or owners.
Amid Hurricane Arthur affecting the Atlantic coast, New England residents can find solace in forecasts suggesting the storm will remain offshore, potentially limiting damage to Fourth of July festivities. However, it’s crucial to remember to update insurance coverage well before an approaching hurricane, as insurance companies typically restrict changes to property coverage limits when a storm is imminent.
Reduce the risk of home burglary with these effective prevention strategies. From installing motion-sensing lights to investing in a monitored burglar alarm system, taking proactive measures can significantly deter intruders and safeguard your property and peace of mind.
Thanksgiving brings joy but also heightened kitchen risks. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission warns that cooking fires triple on Thanksgiving, emphasizing the need for vigilance and safety measures like staying present while cooking and keeping fire extinguishers handy.
Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires—more than triple the daily average. Stay safe by never leaving cooking unattended, keeping children away from hot surfaces, and having smoke alarms and a fire escape plan in place.