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Self-storage facility coverage and tips

Self-storage units can be a good way keep clutter out of your home. And having the right insurance coverage is the best way to financially protect your off-premise belongings.

Grill safety

Grilling outdoors can be fun and delicious, but there are also potential dangers like fires and explosions. Make sure you're safe and prepared before flipping that burger.

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If a tree falls on your house, are you covered?

If a tree hits your home or other insured structure, such as a detached garage, your standard homeowners insurance policy covers the damage to the structure, as well as any damage to the contents.

This is true for trees felled by wind, lightning or hail.

Peer-to-peer home rental

Before you consider renting out your home, your guest room—or even your couch—first contact your insurance professional so you fully understand the financial risks and can take the proper precautions. Here's some general information to jumpstart your insurance conversation. 

Lightning Safety

Triple-I provides safety tips for when lightning strikes.

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Three reasons to take a home inventory

Creating and updating an inventory of your personal possessions is one of the best ways to make the most of your homeowners or renters insurance, and makes filing a claim easier and more efficient. 

Getting the right insurance coverage for moving

Whether you’re moving locally or out-of-state, on your own or with a moving company, the right insurance will protect your belongings and give you one less worry. But before you put the first piece of furniture on the truck, do some research—start here.

Sinkholes and insurance

Sinkholes—depressions in the surface of the ground caused by the sudden settlement or collapse of the land—are a natural component of the landscape in many states. While the risk of a sinkhole is low, the fallout is potentially devastating to a homeowner. 

 

How are sinkholes formed?

 

How to protect your home from water damage

Water damage is one of the most common and costliest disasters your home can experience, costing billions of dollars annually. Safeguard your most important asset against water damage with the right insurance coverage and the following practical advice.

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:

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