Insurance: The Basics

Yard Sale

A yard sale is a great way to clean out your home, make a little money and do some good for the environment by providing a second life for your possessions. But your enterprise could get expensive if someone gets hurt on your property and decides to sue.

Here are some steps to keep your yard sale customers safe:

Coverage for renting out your home

Before renting out your home, your first step should be to call your insurance agent.

Contractor fraud awareness tips

Learn how to avoid contractor fraud with these tips. Victims of disasters such as a hurricane or wildfire should watch out for dishonest service providers when it is time to repair or rebuild their home. A guide to protecting yourself from crooked contractors.

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Background on: Terrorism risk and insurance

Overview

Besides the tragic loss of human life, the economic costs of terrorism are immense: increased security and anti-terrorist expenditures, consumer and investor uncertainty, supply chain and business continuity disruptions, industry retrenchment – all and more can have negative impacts on economic growth.1

Driving in winter? Be prepared and stay safe

Snow, sleet, ice and below freezing temperatures all have an effect on driving conditions. During winter, safety depends on driver performance in winter hazards, good vehicle maintenance—and common sense. These tips will help you and your car weather the winter.

Five insurance mistakes to avoid... (and still save money)

Avoid these pitfalls when buying auto, home, flood and renters insurance.

Dog bite prevention

Triple-I suggests that pet owners check their homeowners or renters insurance policy to cover dog bite liability and to ensure their dog is properly trained.

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Your renters insurance guide

If you rent a house or apartment and experience a fire or other disaster, your landlord’s insurance will only cover the costs of repairing the building. To financially protect yourself you will need to buy renters or tenants insurance.

What is diminished value?

After a vehicle has been involved in a major accident and has been repaired, the resale value may be less than if it had not been damaged.

Tornado facts and safety

When atmospheric conditions are right, tornadoes can strike with little warning and cause grave amounts of damage in a very short time. These tips can help minimize your risk and keep you and your family safe.

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