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Changes to California’s FAIR Plan Complicate an Already Troubled Market

The California FAIR Plan was meant to be a temporary safety net, providing basic fire coverage until traditional property coverage could be obtained. However, with recent regulatory changes and an ongoing hard property market, the FAIR Plan can be the least expensive option available, even though most Californians have access to the same coverage through the traditional, competitive market.

How to Protect Your Collectibles

A guide on how to protect your collectibles, including tips on proper storage and insurance. The most popular and valuable types of collectibles are discussed, such as art and antiques, classic cars, jewelry, handbags, sneakers, video games, musical collectibles, toys, comics, coins, and stamps.

No one wants to leave for vacation only to realize that they forgot to shut their windows at home. Use these tips to prep your home before you set out.

Prep Your Home Before a Vacation

Before COVID, US residents took an average of 1.9 billion trips for leisure per year. If you’ve traveled, you probably already know that taking a vacation requires a lot of planning. Between booking flights and hotels or deciding which roads to take and sights to see, there are a lot of moving parts to a great vacation plan. But as you coordinate your travel plans, don’t forget to think about the home you’re leaving behind. Here are 20 steps to take before leaving for your vacation. 1. Notify your credit card company. If you’re going to make credit card purchases during your trip, you may want to… Read More »Prep Your Home Before a Vacation

Landlords and Habitability Claims

In parts of the U.S., the housing market remains locked in a perpetual impasse between high demand and low inventory of affordable residences. In heavily populated states such as California and much of the Northeast, soaring rents have led to overcrowding in multifamily dwellings, which can lead to living conditions more conducive to maintenance and habitability concerns such as sewer backups and vermin infestations. Complicating matters is the rise in corporate ownership of rental properties and the departure of “mom-and-pop” landlords dedicated to maintaining a single location. To take advantage of efficiencies of scale, corporate owners are inclined to spread… Read More »Landlords and Habitability Claims

Protect Your Special Gifts and Most Treasured Possessions

The most valuable possession that you own is probably your home. It’s also one of the most vulnerable. Weather accidents, floods and property mishaps can easily damage it. But it’s not just the outside structure of your home that’s so valuable. Your contents and possessions inside it also require unique coverage. In this article, we’ll help you learn more about insurance protection for your valuable items.   What Is Insurance for Your Valuable Items? Most renters, condo and homeowners insurance policies will cover your personal property, including items like: Furniture Clothing Appliances But your basic policy may have some restrictions when… Read More »Protect Your Special Gifts and Most Treasured Possessions

Marital Status and Personal Insurance

Your particular insurance needs depend, in part, on who you live with and your relationship to them. Most changes to your relationship status will warrant an insurance policy update. If you don’t update that information, your insurance company may have incomplete information about who’s sharing your home or your car, and you may have too little or too much coverage. Insurance Needs for Single or Single with Roommates Whether you rent or own, whether you live alone or with roommates, you should have an insurance policy to cover your home and possessions, as well as the necessary car insurance. Your guests, your roommates, and their… Read More »Marital Status and Personal Insurance