Entries by Tosten1980

How to Protect Yourself from a Dog Bite Claim

A Guide to Preventing Dog Bite Claims According to the Insurance Information Institute, over $400 million a year is paid out for dog bite claims each year by insurance companies. While that may seem like a lot, there is an estimated $600 million that was excess over the home insurance policy limits. Protecting yourself with […]

Hiring a Contractor or Other Labor Off of Craigslist?

Avoid an Insurance Nightmare – Do Your Homework Before Hiring a Contractor from Craigslist So, you’re planning a home remodel or some landscape work – great! Most people start this process by laying out exactly what they’d like, then calling out to multiple companies to get the best quotes to have the job completed. After […]

4 Common Places to Check for Water Damage BEFORE it Happens

4 Common Places to Check for Water Damage BEFORE it Happens Sooner or later, a water source in your home will fail. Water damage is one of the most common home insurance claims and the average cost of these claims in 2014 was over $9,000.  Water damage can be avoided but knowing what signs to […]