THE DOG ATE MY COUCH: ANIMAL DAMAGE AND INSURANCE You may have read the recent story featured in the I.I.I. Daily about raccoon damage and homeowners insurance. The gist: raccoons got into a house and caused $80,000 worth of damage. The homeowners…
6 Ways To Win A Bidding War Without Overspending When you hear “bidding war,” visions of rapid-fire auction chanting might come to mind: One dollar bid, now two, now two, will you give me two ... sold! This sort of bidding war…
Home security technology: Keeping you ahead of the burglars Back in the early days of home security "systems," around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire "door shakers"—night watchmen who would literally walk around…
What's insured when you keep your items in a storage unit? Self-storage units are a good way to keep the clutter out of a home, but what happens if that storage unit is damaged and possessions are ruined? Those units…
How to fully insure your jewelry and engagement rings Coverage for jewelry is often limited on insurance policies. A lot of times, coverage depends on how much your jewelry is worth and the type of loss (theft, fire, etc.). Long…
Home Safety Electricity has become such a necessary part of our lives that we tend to take it for granted, but using it safely is vitally important. Thousands of people in the United States are critically injured and electrocuted as…
time to do a home inventory Spending the holidays with friends and family is a great time to appreciate the aspects of life that come without a price tag. But now as we enter the New Year, it might just…
Christmas Trees and Lights Brighten the Holiday Season but Beware the Danger of Fire NEW YORK, December 23, 2013 — Nearly half of all Christmas tree fires between 2007 and 2011 were caused by either an electrical malfunction (32 percent) or…
Why Independent Agents? With so many different avenues to purchase insurance, why go with an independent agency representing Auto-Owners? Your agent is a licensed expert who knows the ins and outs of insurance. They will work with you closely to…
Protecting your college student from on-campus losses Preventative measures, safety precautions—and the right insurance—can bring peace of mind. Campus coverage basics It's best to consult your insurance professional for the details of your family's specific coverage and where you might…
