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Make Your Home More Burglar-Proof and Safe

Make Your Home More Burglar-Proof and Safe Home burglaries happen more often than most people want to think.  In fact, you may not imagine it happening to you, but what if it does?  There are ways to keep your family and home safe and while you can’t prevent a href="https://paramountinsurance.net/personal/north-carolina-homeowners-insurance-quote">home burglary, you can reduce the likelihood it will happen to you.  There are some pre-emptive measures you can take to make your home more burglar-proof and safer. In the U.S. there are over 3,000 break-ins each day.  By knowing this disturbing statistic, you may want to take action to get a step ahead of burglars who could be targeting your home right now.  Take a [...]

Make Your Home More Burglar-Proof and Safe2024-02-26T15:49:39-05:00

Earthquakes- Are you protected?

Earthquakes-Are You Protected? Unless you live in California or on the West Coast, you may not give a second thought to experiencing an earthquake, but maybe you should.  In August, North Carolina experienced an earthquake in Sparta of a magnitude of 5.2 and could be felt as far as 300 miles away.  Consider this your wakeup call.  Earthquakes can happen in any state and if it does, are you prepared for damages to your home/property that may ensue as a direct result? Does Your Homeowners Insurance Protection Include Damages from Earthquakes? A standard N.C. Homeowners Insurance Policy typically excludes coverage for damages from earthquakes but can be added by an endorsement for a nominal fee.  [...]

Earthquakes- Are you protected?2024-02-23T11:39:07-05:00

Fallen Trees and Homeowners Insurance

  The spring and summer months typically correlate with severe thunderstorms, but during any time of the year, severe weather conditions can pop up.  With fall approaching, wet weather can be expected and with winter, you can also expect ice, and snow that may result in fallen trees on your property.  As a result, you need to be familiar with your N.C. homeowners AND auto insurance policy, provisions, and conditions as to how it pertains to fallen trees and homeowners insurance coverage on your property. Key Considerations Pertaining to Fallen Trees and Homeowners Insurance First of all, you may have a preconceived notion of what your homeowners insurance covers if a tree falls on your [...]

Fallen Trees and Homeowners Insurance2024-02-23T10:59:15-05:00

16 Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned by Homeowners Insurance Companies

This is Sadie, a rescued lab/collie mix. Before you bite the messenger, you should know that I am a dog lover and have experience with owning a dangerous breed dog. I’m also an insurance agent and know how risky and costly owning a dangerous dog can be. So, this is a tough subject for me to write about. My heart goes out to all dog owners, especially those that rescue dogs that need a loving home. However there’s no arguing the statistics that show the economic impact the dangerous dog breeds have on homeowners insurance losses. Before I share with you the 16 dangerous dog breeds banned by homeowners insurance companies, let [...]

16 Dangerous Dog Breeds Banned by Homeowners Insurance Companies2018-04-26T00:25:37-05:00

How to Prepare for Winter Storm Pax

As you are most likely aware, we are under a winter storm warning though Thursday evening. According to our friends at WGHP Fox 8 News there is a 100% chance of significant snow fall and possibly ice in their viewing area. Ice can be very damaging to property so in case you experience damage, I wanted to let you know what to do to prepare for winter storm Pax and how to prevent further damage. Our office may be closed tomorrow depending on the arrival of the storm. We will be answering phones though and will be here for you in case you have damage and need to file a property or auto insurance claim. [...]

How to Prepare for Winter Storm Pax2018-04-26T00:24:34-05:00
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