Owning a home is a great investment but regardless if it’s your first or second home, you’re going to need homeowners insurance. While having homeowner’s insurance isn’t required by law, having a policy comes with many benefits, especially in case of unexpected damage that could take a toll on their finances. Southwestern Insurance Group founder David Stuart says that homeowner’s insurance can provide financial protection to homeowners against unexpected losses or damages to their home and personal property. “It’s essential for protecting your assets and providing liability protection in case someone is injured on your property,” Stuart says. But since there are several different homeowner’s insurance policies a person can choose from,…

Owning a home is a significant investment, and it’s essential to protect it. Homeowners insurance provides coverage for your home and personal belongings, but it can be expensive. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce your homeowner’s insurance premiums without sacrificing coverage. In this article, we’ll explore 10 simple and effective ways to lower your homeowner’s insurance premiums. Understanding Homeowners Insurance Homeowners insurance is a type of insurance policy that provides coverage for your home and personal belongings. It protects you from financial loss due to damage or loss of your property. It typically covers damage caused by fire, theft, vandalism, and natural disasters like hurricanes and earthquakes. Additionally, it provides…

Home insurance is too boring for most people to pay much attention to, until they see their bill. With premiums averaging $1,428 a year by one estimate—and expected to rise faster than inflation—you may be scrutinizing your coverage for the first time in a while, or ever. Or you may be new to the game and unsure of the rules, and wondering how to save. About those rules: You’ve no doubt been told the proactive things to do, like shopping around and creating an inventory of the contents of your home. But there also are a handful of things you’re better off not doing to save money down the road. Don’t Hold Back You might think replying…

Worried that your homeowner’s insurance might someday be canceled? You’re not alone! Well, don’t blame it on last year’s storms. There is a multitude of reasons why your carrier might reject coverage. Generic ones include non-payment of premiums, risks of wildfires in your area, lack of home maintenance, or filing too many claims. Reasons Why Your Homeowners Insurance Policy Could Be Canceled  But, there are also some unique reasons, including certain dogs, snakes, electric vehicle hookups, and even solar panels. And, while an insurer generally cannot cancel a single policy due to an increase in storm damage, it could stop writing policies in a high-risk area, such as Miami-Dade County,…