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Beginner Basics: 7 Things New Homeowners Need to Know About Home Insurance

November 9, 2023 Guest Author

Most new homeowners know that purchasing a house insurance policy is a sensible decision. Those small monthly payments you barely notice coming out of your bank account can save you from financial ruin in the event of catastrophic property damage. However, some people purchase home insurance policies without doing their homework. Alongside reading the fine print provided by your insurance company, it can be worth familiarizing yourself with the following details: No Doesn’t Always Mean No Insurance providers are there to help homeowners protect their investments. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean…

Halloween safety tips you can really use this year

October 26, 2023October 25, 2023 Nordstrom

Halloween safety - Trick or Treat Jack o lanterns

When it comes to this holiday, the key is to make sure the scary parts are all just make-believe. As the country gets ready to celebrate the spookiest time of the year, the American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) has shared a number of helpful Halloween safety tips to make sure everyone has fun without harm or property damage. The APCIA reminds drivers and property owners that a few simple steps can make all the difference. Just a few basic precautions for Halloween safety can help to prevent major accidents…

Would sending Floridians cash help them to afford home insurance?

September 29, 2023September 28, 2023 G. Turner

One lawmaker wants to direct the state’s $10 billion budget surplus to that specific cause. As Florida continues to struggle to find a way to slow the rising cost of home insurance, one lawmaker from Palm Beach County has suggested that it’s time to offer Floridians money to help them to keep up. House Bill 41 has been introduced for the upcoming legislative session in the state. “Right now, we have to focus on real solutions,” said Rep. Jervonte Edmonds (D-West Palm Beach). Edmonds introduced House Bill 41 for the…

Is Your Roof Covered By Your Home Insurance?

July 26, 2023 Guest Author

Your roof is one of the most important parts of your home. It protects you from the elements and keeps your home safe and dry. But what happens if your roof is damaged? Is it covered by your home insurance? The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including the type of damage, the cause of the damage, and your insurance policy. However, in general, your roof is covered by your home insurance. Home insurance policies typically cover damage to the structure of your home, including…

State Farm Boldly Upholds Commitment to Florida’s Home Insurance Landscape

July 20, 2023July 19, 2023 Nordstrom

Even as Farmers and AAA reduce their business in the state, the insurer says it’s not leaving. State Farm has announced that it has no plans to leave Florida’s home insurance market like other insurers have done, and even as that insurer did that exact thing this year in California. Florida’s market has been riding the line on the edge of a crisis, but State Farm isn’t leaving. According to State Farm, it continues to see an opportunity in Florida’s home insurance market, particularly due to recent reforms for the…