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Your Recreational Boat Needs Coverage In and Out of the Water
Many home insurance policies provide partial coverage for watercraft, but it’s likely that you will need specific boat insurance coverage to be fully protected if you own a recreational boat. Most homeowners policies provide maximum payouts of just $1,000, or 10% of...
Are You Covered if Personal Items Are Stolen From Your Vehicle?
A vehicle break-in can happen when you least expect it, even in your own neighborhood. Approaching your car and seeing shattered glass from a broken window is unsettling and scary. You’re left dealing with vehicle damage and the emotional toll of having your personal...
Motorcycles and Insurance
Driving a motorcycle can be liberating, but it can also be dangerous. There are unique risks involving motorcycles, and accidents can be severe. The right insurance coverage is essential to protect yourself, your passengers, other drivers, and your bike. Standard...
How To Renovate Greener and Better
Green building is an approach to design and construction that uses less energy, reduces waste, and lowers the impact on the environment. All of the following are considered green: Installing energy-efficient windows, solar panels, passive heating, energy-saving...
What Is Inland Marine Insurance?
Don’t be fooled by the term “marine” in inland marine insurance: It’s a kind of insurance that covers property shipped over land. Ocean marine insurers first offered the coverage, so the word “inland” distinguishes it from cargo shipped by sea. Today, many insurers...
What Can an Independent Insurance Agent Do for Your Business?
With a growing market of digital insurance products, you may be tempted to move away from working with an independent insurance agent like the agents at JAISIN Insurance & Risk Advisors. You might think it will save you time or money on your insurance. The truth...
What Is a Mysterious Disappearance Exclusion, and Why Should You Care?
While theft is covered under your homeowners insurance, the mysterious disappearance of a valuable item might not be. Personal lines property policies, such as renters, condo, and homeowners insurance, include some level of coverage for personal belongings in cases of...
What You Need To Know To Protect Your Overseas Property
Whether it’s for personal use or purely an investment, residential property owned in a foreign country can be complicated. Every country and geographic region has its own distinct risks, rules, and regulations you must be aware of and comply with. Other challenges...
How To Protect Your Business From a Hurricane
When hurricane season is around the corner, the best thing you can do for your business is prepare. Fortunately, hurricanes and tropical storms never come unannounced. There’s usually adequate time for you to craft a mitigation and response plan. In general,...
Hammer Out Insurance Before Renovating Your Home
A home renovation can add value to your property and make it more livable. But before you hire a contractor, make sure you have the right insurance coverage in place. You may need to increase your homeowners insurance or purchase a builders risk policy. Whether you’re...
Does Your Start-Up Need D&O Coverage?
Whether you have a small business or a venture capital start-up, you need to identify what risks your company faces and what insurance coverage you need to protect your business and personal financial interests. While most businesses benefit from an insurance adviser,...
Comic Book Collections Deserve Protection
Comic books can be valuable. In fact, they are one of the more popular collectibles. But unlike other collectibles, they can be extremely delicate and susceptible to damage, especially as they age. Comic book collectors have several insurance options to choose from,...
