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 [...]
Shielding Your Investment Property from Winter Risks: Pt 2
Winter has made its presence known, but there is still time to winterize a vacant home. In this two-part series, we are looking at four winter perils from which you’ll need to shield your properties. [...]
Shielding Your Investment Property from Winter Risks: Pt 1
Many regions of the U.S. have already received their first snows and freezes, but it's never too late to start preparing your property for winter risks. In this two-part series, we’ll look at four winter [...]
Even Healthy Trees Need Maintenance
Well-kept trees can add value to your property, help save energy, and reduce crime. The downside? Falling trees or large limbs can cause costly damage. In 2022, 8.6% of the claims reported to NREIG were [...]
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 [...]
Vacant Property Risks – Autumn
Autumn is a signal to start wrapping up outdoor rehab work, a time to start “battening down the hatches” for colder weather, or for some who invest in areas with warmer climates, a time [...]