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Lumber Prices Are Still Sky-High. Here’s How That Could Affect Your Homeowners Insurance.
Posted: August 4, 2021
If you’ve walked through your local home improvement store lately, you may have noticed that lumber prices are skyrocketing this year. In fact, the wholesale price of lumber hit an all-time high in May – climbing a staggering 323% since the start of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. While there are signs that the market may be starting to cool as the U.S. economy reopens,...
Why You Should Consider Travel Insurance for Your Next Cruise
Posted: August 1, 2021
With summer coming to an end, you may be planning one last family trip before school starts again. If a cruise is on the horizon, you might want to consider travel insurance. COVID-19 has shown us how important this type of coverage could be, with the number of cancellations that have occurred. Benefits of Travel Insurance for a Cruise People generally book cruises to relax...
How Much Life Insurance Do I Need?
Posted: July 22, 2021
Calculating how much life insurance involves evaluating your financial circumstances, which vary widely from family to family. In essence, you want a policy that will cover income loss due to death, provide your family with the capacity to pay off all bills, and provide your family with the financial support your dependents need. A basic calculation is to purchase a policy that pays out ten...
Here’s Why You Should Never Drive Through a Flash Flood
Posted: July 22, 2021
What Is a Flash Flood? Flash floods are sudden, local floods that are usually caused by heavy rainfall. They can occur within minutes or a few hours after the rain starts falling. A burst dam or levee, or a released ice jam, can also create this type of flooding. Where Do Flash Floods Occur? Floods can occur anywhere and anytime, even in places you may...
Business Income Coverage vs. Business Interruption Insurance: What's the Difference?
Posted: July 19, 2021
Protecting your business with insurance is essential. It starts with understanding what each type of business insurance covers. Business income coverage and business interruption insurance are terms often used interchangeably – but is there a difference? All business insurance policies vary in what they cover. You may have access to a policy that protects repairs to a facility, damaged inventory, and lost income, or you...
