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Life Insurance FAQs
What exactly is life insurance? A life insurance policy pays money to a person or persons you designate if you die, and is generally used to provide protection to the deceased’s family. I know there are different types of life insurance. What are the differences, and which one should I get? A term life policy…
Read MoreHow can I benefit from umbrella insurance?
If you own your home or value your savings and future earnings, umbrella insurance may be something you want to look into. Only about 10% of people have umbrella coverage, meaning that most people are vulnerable to lose everything in the event of a major lawsuit. Imagine you are driving one day and get into…
Read MoreHow Homeowners Insurance Works
When was the last time you reviewed your homeowners insurance policy? Do you know exactly what is and is not covered? With every insurance plan varying in coverage and cost, it’s important to understand what your personal policy includes. Though not every plan is the same, there are quite a few aspects of insurance that…
Read MoreWhat is covered by a property insurance policy?
Your property is covered against sudden and accidental damage. There are key exclusions, notably flood, earthquake, sinkhole collapse, wear and tear, pollution (an oil tank that leaks, for example), damage caused by vermin, intentional acts, and others. Mold coverage may be limited, and water backup typically needs to be added.
Read MoreWhat is building ordinance coverage?
If you are required to rebuild your property differently because of laws or ordinances – such as changing the setback of a building – you are not covered unless your policy contains this coverage.
Read MoreWhat kind of insurance do I need for a commercial real estate investment?
A Business Owners Policy is usually the best value for a small to medium sized commercial investment property, providing coverage for a building, contents, loss of business income, and premises liability in a single policy.
Read MoreWhen do I need a commercial policy?
If your building has a business in it, or if you have five apartments or more you need a commercial policy to cover your property.
Read MoreHow does a property get valued for insurance?
Good insurance policies require that a building be valued at reconstruction cost, which is based upon labor and material costs, debris removal, demolition, and other factors. This is usually not the same value as the market price. The purchase price of multi-family homes and commercial properties is normally valued based upon the income it generates,…
Read MoreDoes a policy on a multi-family home cover loss of rental income?
A good one should provide at least 12 months of lost income if your multi-family is damaged by a covered peril. More can be added to ensure that you have enough money to cover for the rent you can’t collect while the house is being repaired.
Read MoreWhen do I need a landlord policy?
If you completely rent a one to four family house and there is not a business on the premises, you need a landlord or dwelling insurance policy. Dwelling policies are similar to home insurance in many respects but are more expensive, as there is a greater chance of having a claim when the owner is…
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