It’s hard to overstate the importance of having working smoke detectors in your home. They provide an early warning of fire and, by law, are required in every dwelling. They are also a requirement of most home insurance policies. In 2009-2013, however, two out of five (38%) home fire deaths resulted from fires in which...
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Halloween Prank-Proofing Tips
With Halloween just a few short days away, the streets will soon be filled with Superheroes, Princesses, Zombies, Ghosts, and more looking for treats. Halloween, however, isn’t just for kids or treats. Teenage and, yes even adult, pranksters also fill the streets looking to deal out a few tricks. If you’d like to prank-proof your...
Renters Insurance: Why You Can’t Afford Not to Have It
Home insurance, automobile insurance, life insurance – for most people these insurance policies are considered a necessity. Renters insurance should be too! Insurance policies literally save people from having to face any number of unexpected, and in most cases, life-altering events all their own. Thanks to these policies, policyholders can expect to receive a check within...
Pool Safety Steps
Pool season officially kicked off on Memorial Day, which led to the opening of many pools, both private and public. People of all ages were seen soaking up Arizona’s sun while staying cool. Seemingly without any worries. What could possibly go wrong with having fun? According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), an...
Halloween Spooks & Home Insurance Policies
Halloween Spooks and Your Home Insurance Policies As the air begins to cool and the leaves start changing into vibrant colors and fall from the trees and pumpkins, ready to be turned into jack-o-lanterns, begin dotting neighborhoods across the globe our thoughts turn to Halloween and the old age ritual of trick or treating. Whether...
While You Are Away; How Safe is Your Home?
Whether it is Murphy’s Law of Travel, or just your typical family vacation, the old axiom that states that anything that can possibly go wrong, will go wrong has unfortunately been found to be all too true when homeowners are away on a relaxing vacation – which is arguably the worst possible time. Coming home...
Get Smart About Insurance Coverage
If you recently purchased, or are considering purchasing, auto or homeowners insurance to protect yourself from life’s little surprises it is important to understand all of your insurance coverage policy’s finer points. Left without this knowledge, you could possibly looking at yet another surprise – having no coverage in areas or certain conditions where you...