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

December 22, 2017December 18, 2017 Julie Campbell

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…

Will proper coverage bring good insurance news if a Grinch strikes?

December 23, 2014December 20, 2014 Julie Campbell

While many consumers feel that their homeowners policies will cover them against disasters, others aren’t sure. At this busy time of year, while we plan for parties, buy presents, don our ugly Christmas sweaters, and prepare to serve a tasty feast, becoming an insurance news statistic is typically not one of the issues at the front of most minds. That said, many Christmas gifts are often quite pricy, and it could be worth deciding if additional coverage is necessary. The more the area under the Christmas tree begins to fill…