10 Ways to Prevent Frozen Pipes & Avoid Costly Insurance Claims
Frozen water pipes and the damage they cause are a reality for thousands of people each year. And unfortunately, a burst pipe can cause more than $5,000 in water damage, according to the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety. Luckily, there are steps you can take to prevent pipes from freezing.
Volcano Insurance is a complex topic due to the numerous provisions and exclusions listed in most policies. The answer to the majority of the “Is this covered under my policy?” questions typically boil down to whether or not an insured event directly caused the damage, but this is not necessarily the case regarding volcano insurance. Your coverage for damages that resulted from a volcano depends almost exclusively on your situation. With that said, here are some common issues that arise during volcanic eruptions and whether they would be covered under most policies.
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You may have seen or heard news about how technology is invading the way that we buy any kind of insurance. For example, with life insurance, there’s now talk about an app that uses selfies and powerful facial recognition software called Lapetus that can analyze how well you might age. This information is to be used as a major factor in providing life insurance quotes or could even decide if you will even be approved for life insurance! Read more
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