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Is Your Home In a Trust? Why You Must Add The Trust As An Additional Insured
Many homeowners use trusts as an effective tool to protect assets and facilitate property transfers. If your home is held in a trust, your homeowners insurance policy must reflect this by naming the trust as an additional insured. Ensuring proper coverage prevents potential gaps and protects your property. This article...
Read full articleIf you own a business, you know how critical having the right insurance can be. Throughout the year, you should be in contact with your insurance agent if you have any significant changes, such as buying or selling a vehicle, adding a piece of equipment, or even hiring more staff.…
Read full articleMany policyholders are unfamiliar with the factors that affect auto insurance premiums, which can lead to costly mistakes. Understanding how the car you drive affects your premiums is essential for making informed financial decisions. Factors Influencing CT Auto Insurance Rates Your insurance rates depend on both vehicle-specific and personal factors.…
Read full articleOur beautiful state is a wonderful place to live, work, and operate a business. But it’s also expensive compared to other U.S. states. According to LivingCosts.org, Connecticut’s cost of living index is relatively high. With an index of 114, it ranks as the 11th most expensive state. Such conditions make…
Read full articleValuable personal property coverage provides specialized coverage for personal possessions that exceed the low sub-limits of a standard homeowners or renters insurance policy. This insurance protects against theft, damage, or loss of valuables like jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, musical instruments, furs, cameras, silverware, and other items that would be costly…
Read full articleWith the growing severity of major storms, it is now more important than ever before to know what your homeowners insurance policy covers. Typically, homeowners policies do provide coverage for wind damage, but there are limitations and it is important to know the details. Most insurance deductibles are set at…
Read full articleAdequate homeowners insurance in Connecticut is increasingly critical in the face of economic unpredictability and rising inflation. Homeowners confront significant challenges in protecting their most valuable financial asset, which also holds immense emotional value. They must deal with the reality that they, and their insurance companies, are battling the increasing…
Read full articleAccording to a recent report by the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I), just over 19,000 dog bite claims in 2023 had US insurers paying out $1.12 billion, an increase of more than 8% over 2022 and 110% over the past decade. However, the average cost per claim slightly decreased from $64,555…
Read full articleLess than a week after a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit New Jersey on April 5, 2024, several aftershocks, including one measuring a 2.6 magnitude, shook the eastern coast. That Friday morning earthquake was the largest in state history and the epicenter was just 45 miles from New York City. How…
Read full articleIf you are the proud owner of a classic, vintage or collector car, you may want to consider the special insurance needs of that vehicle. While some standard insurance carriers will provide coverage, it is usually just the standard coverage available to “regular” cars. But, there is something unique about…
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