The NFIP is Back is Business! But for How Long?
The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is back in business!
Flood Program Expires as Part of Government Shutdown
Lost in all the noise about the Government Shutdown is the fact that the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) expired over the weekend.
Insuring Property of a Significant Other
My wife was commenting recently about all of the Facebook posts of people getting engaged at Christmas. One young lady she mentioned caught my attention.
Flood in the Man Cave
Last Saturday torrential rains caused flash flooding along parts of the North Shore, including Lynn. Many cars, homes and businesses were impacted.
Something to Pay Attention to When Buying an Older Home
I was inspecting a vacant house the other day when I came across knob and tube wiring.
Social Media and the Homeowners Policy
The advent of social media has allowed people to communicate with each across great distances easily, cheaply and repeatedly.
How Do You Insure Damage to a Hotel Room?
I was sitting around the campfire trading stories with my college buddies recently when one of the guys said he had a story that would interest me.
How to Save Money on Flood Insurance
Recently a number of our clients have received letters from their mortgagees informing them that their homes have been reclassified as being in high risk flood zones. That’s the bad news.
How to Save on Flood Insurance (Part II)
As a result of the turmoil caused by FEMA redrawing the coastal flood maps the Massachusetts Legislature passed and the Governor signed a new law designed to give MA residents some premium relief.
Bad Pass Liability
I was tail-gating at Thursday Night’s Patriots-Jets game when the obligatory over-thrown football hit an unsuspecting patron in the back.
Sergio Garcia Shows Value in Scheduling Jewelry
On Sunday professional golfer, Sergio Garcia, hit an errant shot that hit a woman spectator in the hand and broke her diamond ring. The force separated the stone from the ring and the diamond fell into the thick rough.
Renting a Vacation Home and Insurance
The question I will deal with is what coverage, if any, do the renters bring with them from their homeowners policy.
Understanding Home Insurance Deductibles: An Interview with John Olson of Columbia Insurance Agency, Inc.
Check out our interview here!
Replacement Cost versus Market Value
One issue that consistently confuses homeowners, especially first-time buyers, is the difference between the market value of the home compared to its replacement cost.
Dogs & Homeowner Policies in MA
According to the Insurance Information Institute 46.3 million American households own a dog as of 2012. If your household is one of the 46.3 million you may already know how owning a dog can affect your homeowners insurance.