There are countless opportunities for identity thieves and fraudsters to use your personal information for their own gain. From stealing your credit card and bank account information to Social Security number and more, the damage they cause can be a major disruption to your life. You could suffer immediate financial losses from their crimes as Read More
Home Inventory — A Get Started Guide
A home inventory list can save you time (and stress!) if you ever have to file a claim, and apps like Know Your Stuff from the Insurance Information Institute make it really easy! Keep track of your belongings, as well as their value, and easily share that information with your agent to speed up your Read More
Online Tour: How to Protect Your Home
About one in 15 insured homes has a claim each year averaging more than: $8,500 in property damage; and, $14,000 in liability losses. But what about the “what ifs” you never even thought to ask? Like, “What if I become a victim of identity theft?” Or, “What if I have roof damage…but didn’t purchase replacement Read More
How 9 Million Homeowners Could Have Prevented Property Crimes
Are you unknowingly enticing potential thieves to damage your property or break into your home? While you want your home to be a welcoming environment for family and friends, you might be surprised how common habits might be inviting to criminals, too. There were more than nine million property crimes in the United States in 2010, Read More
Should You Rent or Buy a House?
When choosing between buying a house or renting, you may benefit from considering the following questions from our partners at Trusted Choice®. Approaching the decision with as much information as possible can be helpful. Do You Have Enough Saved for a 20% Down Payment? This is one of the most important factors to take into consideration. Sure, Read More