Is It Covered? Burst Pipes
It's a common misconception that water damage from a burst pipe at your investment property is automatically covered. Water Damage from a burst pipe is not included under Basic Form coverage. Broad and Special Form formats of [...]
Is It Covered? Snow, Ice & Sleet
Did you know that damage from the weight of snow, ice, or sleet is only covered under certain policy formats? For those who invest in more northern or mountainous areas, it is important to [...]
2021 Loss Events in Review
The year 2021 continued to be an interesting year in the insurance market for loss events, with extreme and unique weather events and ongoing uncertainty around COVID. The industry as a whole continues to experience [...]
Protect Your Vacant Property from Water Damage This Winter
Of the three leading causes of property damage—fire, theft/vandalism, and water damage—the last one is usually the easiest to prevent. You can avoid frozen pipes and water damage at the vacant house by taking some [...]
Top Property Maintenance Tips for Every Season of 2020
As Benjamin Franklin is credited with saying, “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” This is especially true when it comes to risk management. Many people think that they have created a [...]
5 Ways to Avoid Winter Fires
Winter is here and an increased threat of property fires comes with it. Although a fire may be directly caused by someone else, as an investor, you can still take steps to prevent these severe [...]