The night for trick-or-treating is nearly here so be prepared for things that go bump in the night. Halloween safety might not sound like a lot of fun but following a few tips can help to make sure that the scary stuff that happens won’t lead to insurance claims. It’s all well and good to be spooked and startled, but injuries and damage are definitely not the goal. It doesn’t take a lot of preparation to make a big difference to protect you and your guests and visitors from unnecessary…
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Insurers brace for a spike in Halloween insurance claims
This holiday has become one of the traditions leading to a spectrum of filings on many policy types. Halloween insurance claims have been climbing with each passing year. Despite the impact of the pandemic, it is still expected to cause filings to rise. Insurers are getting ready to receive the calls for vandalism, theft, and crashes. On this holiday in 2016 through 2019, Statista data showed that 70 percent of Americans intended to take part in celebrations on this day. The COVID-19 pandemic is holding back the celebrations, but 58…
Read MorePreparing for Halloween insurance claims with prevention and coverage
Home and vehicle owners should be prepared for accidental damage and mischief makers. Halloween insurance claims can be tricky for homeowners and car owners who didn’t prepare in advance. That said, there are certain things that consumers can do to make this evening more of a treat. Though most tricks are just a nuisance, things can sometimes go too far – on purpose or accidentally. When ghosts, goblins and vampires are out trick-or-treating on Halloween, they can get overly excited and what was meant to be a small prank –…
Read MoreHalloween insurance claims always rise, often more than any other day
As much as trick-or-treating may be fun, it can also lead to some of the costliest claims to insurers. Insurers are gearing up for another holiday of Halloween insurance claims, as is the case every year. As fun as this day may be for kids of all ages, homeowners and car owners often face some of their worst outcomes. Data shows that home and auto theft and vandalism claims are consistently high on Halloween. Therefore, insurers always encourage homeowners and car owners to review their policies before Halloween insurance claims…
Read MoreHalloween insurance costs are sending haunted houses to the graveyard
These attractions are rapidly disappearing due to the associated liability costs for organizers. Haunted houses have long been a tradition at this time of year, but the cost of Halloween insurance has been shutting them down. Many communities across the country have found that the attractions weren’t coming back this year. Over the last couple of decades, haunted houses had been rapidly rising in popularity. It reached the point that people who truly enjoy a good fright would be able to go from one haunted house to the next. They…
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