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Wednesday, January 30, 2019Should I have an Umbrella policy? The typical personal auto insurance has limits of $100,000 per person and $300,000 per accident. Most personal auto insurers offer maximum limits on their policies of $250,000 per person and $500,000 per accident. A serious auto accident can have damages which far exceed the limits of your personal auto policy. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 3, 2019For certain categories of personal property (jewelry, art, antiques, and others) a basic homeowners policy has limits on how much it will pay, as well as what conditions of loss or damage are covered. A quick review will tell you if you need a rider for your more valuable goods. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 3, 2019Market Value vs. Reconstruction Value Ensure that your homeowners policy limits correspond to the cost to rebuild in case of a natural disaster, whether it is a wildfire, hurricane or flood. Unlike a home’s resale value (which includes the cost of the land), the cost to rebuild is based on the amount needed to hire a contractor plus building materials and other additional costs. READ MORE >>
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