Category: Home Insurance

Have you ever been kept awake at night because you’re worried about something happening to your home? The possibilities are endless – fire, burglary, flooding, lightning. Your home is, well, your home. If something were to happen to your house, it would be devastating. It’s no wonder you have a hard time sleeping if you’re dwelling on the things that could go wrong.

But the good news is that homeowners insurance will be there for you. With a great home insurance policy, you can sleep well knowing that your home and belongings are covered if you’re hit with a catastrophe. A homeowners policy covers and protects you from a multitude of disasters, so even though you can’t predict the future, you know you’ll be protected from whatever life can throw at you.

We know that your home and your family are unique, so you need a personalized insurance policy to fit your needs. InsuranceHub would be happy to help with that. We can help you identify your risks and make sure you’re covered. We want to keep you and your family protected from anything that could come your way.

14 Aug
2017

5 tips to keep your home insurance claim from being denied

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Insurance, Tips

Filing a home insurance claim can be daunting. The reason that you have home insurance in the first place is to help you replace things that have been destroyed by factors outside of your control. It protects you from losses. Getting the insurance and paying the premiums is easy. Filing a home insurance claim and getting it approved can sometimes feel like another story.

When you’re filing a home insurance claim, it’s important that you keep a few things in mind to make sure that you get the payments that you need to rebuild what you’ve lost. Just because you fill out the paperwork doesn’t mean that the money will magically appear in your bank account. The claim could get denied, which is something that you don’t want to happen. If your claim is denied, you’re kind of back where you started.

To make sure that your claim isn’t denied, make sure that you keep the following tips in mind when you’re working through the filing process.

07 Aug
2017

Helpful tips for insuring your priceless jewelry, art, and other valuables

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Insurance

Take a wander around your house. Or, if you’re not at home, take a mental tour of your home. Chances are there are a lot of expensive things that you’ve forgotten are there – they’re just a part of your home, so you don’t really think about them anymore. It’s not like you dwell on how fancy the décor at your home is, or how expensive the silverware was. Your valuables are just, you know. There.

But the thing is that these valuables might not have enough insurance coverage through your home insurance policy. For example, the limit of coverage for jewelry is often $1,000, and the limit is often $2,500 for silverware. Plus, a home insurance policy might not cover loss of these valuables due to theft, accident, or natural disaster – it really depends on your policy. Would that be enough to protect all the jewelry and silverware that you own? What about your artwork? Heirlooms?

To make sure that your valuables are protected from anything that life could throw at you, we’ll go over your options for insuring your belongings.

31 Jul
2017

Understanding the nitty-gritty of your insurance policy in 6 steps

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Insurance

Yep, trudging through the entirety of your home, auto, or life insurance policy is probably not exactly your idea of a good time. Big words, stuffy language, long sentences…oodles of fun, right? Oh, yeah. Insurance policies. Good stuff.

As daunting as the task may seem, reading through your policy is actually very important when it comes to making sure that you have the coverage you need for your family. Your policy spells out the agreement between you (the insured) and your insurance company (the insurer) and explains who’s responsible for what if you’re faced with a catastrophe.

Whether it’s your home insurance policy or your auto policy, you need to make sure that you know what’s going on in that very important legal document. You never know when it’s going to come in handy. To help you out with that little bit of homework, we’ll take a piece-by-piece look at each section of your insurance policy so that you’re in the know when it comes to your insurance.

17 Jul
2017

Don’t get on the wrong side of a flash flood this summer

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Tips

Flash floods, like the name implies, happen very quickly and with little warning. Usually the summer months have the highest risk of flash flooding because they happen when areas prone to flooding get a lot of rain in a short period of time – like during a summer rainstorm. Summer storms can turn into deluges that make it hard to see your hand in front of your face.

Since summer storms can create conditions that are ideal for flash floods, we’ve got some summer severe weather tips so that you can stay safe when the sky opens up and dumps buckets of rain, cats, and dogs upon you.

27 Jun
2017

How to prevent accidental poisonings around the house

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Tips

Kids are naturally curious. They love to explore, and, consequently, they tend to get into everything. Some things that look bright and shiny to a little one, like a laundry detergent pod, are really dangerous if eaten. The number of things around the house that are poisonous is kind of scary when you think of the mischief a kiddo might find. There’s a lot involved with childproofing a home, but keep the following tips in mind to protect your kids from accidental poisonings.

20 Jun
2017

11 tips to use pesticide safely (and win the battle against bugs)

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Tips

Summer’s officially here. And with summer comes bugs. Big bugs, little bugs, all sorts of bugs, all of which are most likely not welcome in your home. If you’re facing an insect invasion and are at your wit’s end with squishing your new friends, you might be thinking about using a pesticide. But pesticides are designed to kill things, so they can be dangerous if not used properly. To keep your family safe from accidental poisonings, keep the following tips in mind.

13 Jun
2017

What to do if you have to evacuate your home in an emergency

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Tips

There are a variety of reasons that you and your family might be forced to evacuate your home and head to a safe area. Wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and transportation accidents might leave your family with no option but to skedaddle. It might be your choice if your feel unsafe due to an impending natural disaster, or you might be required to leave by local officials.

You might not have lots of time to get out and go, so it’s crucial that you be prepared for the possibility of an evacuation, especially if you live on the coast or in another area that has a high risk of natural disaster. You need to have a plan so that you know exactly what to do and you can move out quickly and safely. We’ve got some preparation tips that will help make your emergency evacuation as smooth as possible.

06 Jun
2017

Summer’s here: 8 tips to conserve water (and help the environment)

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Tips

Summer can get brutal. The sweltering heat from our friend the sun makes it extremely important to be conscious of our water consumption. The heat causes water to evaporate, and fast. There are a few things you can do that will help you reduce your water use. Conserving water isn’t just good for the environment—it’s good for your wallet! By following these super easy tips, you can do your part to help save the planet.

23 May
2017

10 pool safety tips to make sure your pool is ready for summer fun

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Tips

Swimming is a staple of summertime. Hanging out around the pool is a fantastic way to stay cool when the temperature starts climbing. If you have a pool in your backyard, you need to be aware of the risks that come along with it. As the homeowner, you’re responsible for the safety of the swimmers. Even though the shining blue water might look completely harmless, there are a lot of dangers that are associated with swimming pools, and you need to know how to manage them.

We’ve come up with some pool safety advice to help you keep everyone safe as they’re having their summer fun.

16 May
2017

How to keep your family safe from the summer sun

by Katelyn Betts | with 0 Comment | in Home Insurance, Tips

When you were growing up, your parents may have hounded you about putting on sunscreen. At the time, sunscreen might have seemed like an annoying, greasy nuisance, but now that you’re grown up with kids of your own you understand the importance of sun safety. Sunburns and overexposure to the sun could cause skin cancer, which is the most common type of cancer in the United States. And make no mistake—skin cancer is serious stuff. It can be fatal. The CDC says that ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun can damage your skin in as little as 15 minutes.

With summer rapidly approaching, it’s crucial that your family makes sun safety a priority. Running around outside, swimming, playing sports, and working outside leave you vulnerable to those invisible (but very scary) UV rays, which, as we said, can cause some serious damage to your skin. To help you keep everyone sun-safe this summer, we’ll go over some tips for sun protection.