Property insurance and the Atlantic hurricane season
Posted: July 30, 2021
Hurricane season officially began on June 1 and continues until November 30. At this point, we are well into the season, which NOAA predicted back in May would be “active.” NOAA expects a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms, of which 6 to 10 may become hurricanes, including 3 to 5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4, or 5) is expected. NOAA provides these ranges with...
What to expect with wildfire season
Posted: July 16, 2021
If you live in the Western Region of the US, and even more specifically the Pacific Northwest, wildfire season should be a topic of major interest to you. California, Arizona, and Colorado, among other states, are all within an area where wildfires could pose a threat to your home and possessions, and understanding the trends wildfire season imposes on your community is important to stay...
12 summertime home maintenance tips
Posted: June 10, 2021
Spring cleaning is out, summertime home maintenance is now all the rage. Okay, maybe that's because you've waited too long to do your indoor and outdoor maintenance checklist. But it's fine, we aren't judging! Keeping your home maintained throughout the year is important. Without regular maintenance, your home's value can decrease and your home can slowly deteriorate. We have come up with 12 summertime home maintenance...
How smart home technology is influencing home insurance
Posted: June 7, 2021
By now, most Americans have grown accustomed to smart devices. Whether it is a smartphone or a smartwatch, we interact many times a day with some sort of smart device. These gadgets have changed the way we live providing unprecedented convenience and productivity. Smart devices in the home are no different. Over the last few years, smart home devices and the internet of things (IoT)...
Preparing for a power outage
Posted: May 10, 2021
In February 2021 around 500,000 properties in Texas lost power. Some of the power outages lasted for more than two weeks during the storm, named Winter Storm Uri. Almost 10 million people experienced some form of blackout during the winter storm, leading to billions of dollars in damages. There have also, unfortunately, been more than 130 confirmed deaths due to the storm. While severe winter...