When Life Interferes with Fun: Travel Insurance to the Rescue

When events interfere and make travel planned in advance difficult or impossible, travel insurance can protect your investment.

Families in the South who booked their summer vacations months in advance hardly expected that snow…of all things…might cause them to have to change their plans. Since unusually cold and snowy winter weather in many parts of the U.S. forced school districts to cancel classes, Continue reading “When Life Interferes with Fun: Travel Insurance to the Rescue”

Renting Out That Extra Room: Know Your Risks

Home rental clearinghouses such as Airbnb and VRBO make it easy for homeowners to rent out a spare bedroom or a second home when they aren’t using it. This might sound like a good way to earn extra money. Before diving in, consider the risks and your insurance coverage. Continue reading “Renting Out That Extra Room: Know Your Risks”

Protecting Your Family from Dog Bite Liability

The Insurance Information Institute (III) reported that dog bite claims cost an average of $24,461 in 2008 (the most recent figures available). If you own one or more dogs, do you have the insurance coverage to protect you from dog bite liability? Continue reading “Protecting Your Family from Dog Bite Liability”

Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning

Carbon monoxide poisoning causes an estimated 15,200 people to visit an emergency room or miss at least one day of work per year. But because carbon monoxide exposure creates nonspecific effects that are easily misdiagnosed, the actual toll of carbon monoxide poisoning is probably much higher. Continue reading “Protect Yourself from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning”

How To Handle a Claim

We hope it never happens, but when you suffer a loss, you’ll have to file a claim to receive payment from your insurer. Here’s how the process works, and how to handle it to your best advantage. Continue reading “How To Handle a Claim”