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What is a storage unit insurance policy?

G. Turner
Storage unit insurance - Boxes in storage

This coverage can help to protect personal possessions from a number of types of risks. Storage unit insurance is a type of coverage that provides financial protection for personal possessions where they are being kept. Possessions can be protected against risks such as damage from weather and vandalism, or from theft. A storage unit insurance policy is meant to cover the items locked away off-premises from your home such as a house or apartment. While a homeowners’, renters’ or business policy may provide some coverage for what is locked up,…

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Allstate warns policyholders of home break ins spike at this time of year

Julie Campbell
Home Break Ins - Mayhem - The Social Media-Savvy Burglar - Allstate Insurance YouTube

The insurance company is reminding its customers to be vigilant throughout December. December is often the month with days in which there is most likely to be home break ins, according to a reminder from Allstate Insurance. In Texas, for example, the first of the month is traditionally the busiest for burglars breaking into houses and apartments. According to the insurer, this trend has been ongoing, driven by a rise in holiday shopping. With Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and sometimes Cyber Monday falling on or before December 1, that day has…

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Jewelry insurance appeals to diamonds and heirlooms

H. Cutner
Jewelry Insurance - Jewelry - Necklaces - Silver - Gold - Pearls

Expensive rings, necklaces, earrings, watches, bracelets and other items need separate coverage. Engagement rings, great-grandmother’s necklace and other expensive items can benefit from jewelry insurance coverage. Their coverage under homeowners or renters policies is very limited. Often, there is inadequate protection offered for the full value of a high-value piece. Renters and homeowners policies offer protection but only up to a certain limit for all pieces. Homeowners and renters insurance policies will usually limit jewelry coverage at around $1,000 to $5,000. However when it comes to more expensive pieces, this…

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Do you have Christmas present insurance in case the Grinch hits up your tree?

Julie Campbell
Grinch christmas present insurance

Insurance companies remind consumers that this is one of the biggest times of the year for home break-ins. Leading insurers across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia and other countries around the world are issuing reminders to look into Christmas present insurance. Burglaries spike in November and December in countries where Christmas is celebrated by the majority. In fact, some estimates suggest that there is a 43 percent spike in break-ins during November and December as thieves try to get their hands on expensive gifts. This helps to…

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Lemonade insurance company heads into California with new license

Logan B.
lemonade insurance company

The tech-based insurer launched in New York and sells renters and homeowners insurance policies. The new Lemonade insurance company that made a splash in New York when it launched in the second half of 2016 is now stepping into California. This new tech-based insurance startup promises consumers an application process as short as 90 seconds. Moreover, the Lemonade insurance claims payment process can be as quick as 3 minutes, according to the company. The insurer received the necessary approval from the California Department of Insurance for the sale of homeowners…

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