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Survey
Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CDT
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Almost 25 million U.S. families renting their homes are going bare on insurance coverage, leaving themselves vulnerable to serious property and liability losses. Many renters without coverage own valuable, high-tech equipment and face higher risk related to pets, a new national survey conducted by Trusted Choice finds. |
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Cover yourself against flooding
Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CDT
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It's hard to forget last year's hurricane season and the lessons we all should have learned from it. One of the chief lessons for both homeowners and renters: Consider getting flood insurance. |
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Flood insurance changes coming
Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CDT
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Even though flooding is always a threat in our region, only a small percentage of residents are required to buy flood insurance.That might soon change as Congress looks for ways to bolster the nearly bankrupt National Flood Insurance Program. |
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Most Flooding Damage Is Uninsured
Sun, 02 Jul 2006 00:00:00 CDT
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do not purchase flood insurance from the federal government. |
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Keeping Water Claims from Becoming Mold Claims
Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST
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Most Texas residential property insurance policies, including homeowners and renters policies, provide some coverage for damage that results when water escapes from plumbing, appliances, air conditioning or other sources. |
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What Is And Is Not Covered By Insurance
Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST
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Most water damage losses are covered by home owners insurance policies. But there are exclusions. The best time to check to see what is and is not covered by your insurance policy is before you have a problem. |
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The basics of renters insurance
Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST
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The basics of renters insurance If you rent an apartment or own a condominium, you need insurance to protect your belongings. While your landlord or condo association might have insurance, it only protects the building. Your belongings are not covered under those policies. |
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Water Damage, Mold and House Insurance
Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST
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You've had water damage in your house due to a burst pipe, a roof leak or a heavy summer storm. You hope that your insurance will cover the damage. What to do? First, read about mold below. You may not know the implications of water and mold damage. |
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Protect Yourself When Renting Your Home
Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST
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You absolutely have insurance issues to consider when renting out your home. As you might have guessed, rental property owners have some unique insurance needs. A standard homeowners policy isn't appropriate for rental property, because: |
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Does Your Insurance Cover Water Damage?
Fri, 30 Dec 2005 00:00:00 CST
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During a cold snap, the pipes in your building freeze and burst. While doing a load of laundry, your washing machine overflows. A heavy rainstorm causes water to leak through the roof of your building--and you live on the top floor. Water damage occurs frequently, so it's a good idea to know what is (and isn't) covered by insurance. |
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