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Five Tips to Help Avoid a Denial on Your Insurance Claim
After a loss, take some deep breaths and follow the rules to ensure your insurance company is able to do its job on your claim.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Are You Annoyed That You Have to Buy Car or Home Insurance?
Maybe instead of considering car and home insurance extra expenses that you don't benefit from, think about how those policies protect your investment instead.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Why Does One Claim Jack Up My Insurance After Years of No Claims?
Even loyal customers can be hit with an insurance premium hike after a claim, despite going many years without any claims. There's a reason for that.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Does a Farm Need a Different Homeowners Insurance Policy?
Homeowners insurance is all about providing the right tool for the right exposure, and life on the farm comes with different risks than life in the city.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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How to Buy Homeowners Insurance
insurance If you're purchasing your first home, here's what you need to know about getting the right coverage to protect it.
By Kimberly Lankford
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What Does the Term 'Full Coverage' Really Mean in Insurance?
For starters, there’s no such thing as 'full coverage.' Instead, you should tell your insurer exactly what kind of protection you're looking for and for what.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Six Steps to Take if Your Insurer Sends You a Non-Renewal Letter
First and foremost, don't procrastinate. Let your insurer know you plan to fix whatever the issue is and then actually follow through on fixing it.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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When It Comes to Insurance, How Much Risk Can You Take?
Either you or an insurance company takes on the risk of protecting your belongings from loss or damage. Can you afford to self-insure?
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS
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Will a New Home Seller Rule Drive Down Florida Home Prices Even Further?
Home sellers in Florida will now have to disclose information about a property’s flood history to prospective buyers.
By Erin Bendig
