HOW TO FILE AN INSURANCE CLAIM Insurance claims don’t have to be difficult. They are never going to be convenient, but they can go smoothly. Knowing what to expect is half the battle, and being proactive can help things move along. There are a few basic steps in the claims process. Preparing to call – Before you call to file […]
Do you require your tenants to carry renters insurance? If not, you should. Why? Because it matters. I have a cousin that is a defense lawyer for a large insurance company. He defends them for liability cases. He has seen ALL sorts of crazy situations, and has a way of telling the story. The other […]
Understanding what’s not covered on your insurance policy lets you know what other insurance coverage you might need. Here are some of the BIG Exclusions. Section I Exclusions – A Soap Box What! Not everything’s covered? Not everything is covered. That’s the bottom-line. Something’s we can find coverage for, while for other things, we are […]
Homeowner’s Insurance Coverage A is the part of the policy that covers the home or dwelling itself. That seems simple enough, but wait, there’s more. It also covers any structure that is physically attached to the building. By that it means that it can’t be connected by a fence or a utility line, but rather […]
According to Statista.com in 2017 GEICO Insurance company spent nearly 1.4 billion dollars on advertising. Progressive? 622 Million. State Farm? 521 Million, and so on and so forth. Those are some staggering numbers. Last week we lost a sale to someone who insisted on a “big name company”. It was a homeowner’s policy. We actually […]
Yes, it can happen here! Here being Safford, Thatcher, Pima and the Gila Valley. What is it? Insurance claims. We don’t see many natural disasters. I mean, the last major flooding of the Gila River was in what, 93-94? We don’t have hurricanes or tornadoes. We live too far from the mountain to have an […]
WHAT IS LIABILITY ONLY? The Term liability only is thrown around a lot by Insurance agents and customers alike, but what does it mean? Too many customers is means give me the cheapest coverage I can buy so I can get out of here as soon as possible. But there are MANY things to consider when it […]
You wouldn’t buy a stock from a broker that just sold one stock. So why do you buy insurance that way? Unfortunately, so many real estate investors do exactly that. They go to an insurance agency that has one box (if you will) and one product. Sometimes investors fit in the box and other times, […]
Insurance is unfair. Really. As amazing as it is and with all the incredible benefits it provides (if you have had a big loss you understand) it’s still unfair. Even with its affordable price (yes, I just said that) it’s really an incredible thing, but it’s also unfair. I mean, have you read your policy? […]
Insurance policies have their own dictionaries? Yes it’s called the definitions and there is a reason they define things, so there are no questions later. Rental Home Insurance Definitions Demystifying your insurance policy The definitions of any insurance policy are super important, especially for Rental property coverage, and unfortunately they are usually clear as mud. […]