octubre 26, 2022
AgencyUsage based insurance
More consumers are willing to unbundle their home and auto policies in order to take advantage of usage-based insurance (UBI) programs, according to the U.S. Auto Insurance Q3 2022 Shopping LIST Report from JD Power and TransUnion. Increasing auto premiums have driven customers to seek UBI programs as a way to save money by personalizing […]
octubre 24, 2022
AgencyStolen car found buried
Three decades after a car was reported stolen in Northern California, police are digging the missing convertible out of the yard of a $15 million mansion built by a man with a history of arrests for murder, attempted murder and insurance fraud. The convertible Mercedes Benz, filled with bags of unused concrete, was discovered Thursday […]
octubre 21, 2022
AgencyDefinitions of personal auto insurance – Liability
The insuring agreement of part A of the Personal Auto Policy provides liability coverage to the insured should the insured become legally responsible for damages to another party because of an auto accident; the agreement also provides for defense costs coverage in case the insured is sued by the injured party. These coverages are subject […]
octubre 21, 2022
AgencyDefinitions of personal auto insurance – Liability
The insuring agreement of part A of the Personal Auto Policy provides liability coverage to the insured should the insured become legally responsible for damages to another party because of an auto accident; the agreement also provides for defense costs coverage in case the insured is sued by the injured party. These coverages are subject […]
octubre 17, 2022
AgencyMany Tesla fires after hurricane
A Florida senator is calling for action from the Transportation Department and automakers after a series of electric vehicle fires tied to Hurricane Ian. The storm caused flooding and destruction across the state, and fire officials say they are still seeing its impact with EV batteries catching fire after saltwater damage. The National Highway Traffic […]
octubre 14, 2022
AgencyHurricanes doing more damage
The year 2020 showed us a record breaking number of Atlantic-hurricanes, with 30 named storms, 14 of which morphed into hurricanes with a record tying 7 of those intensifying into major hurricanes. Of the 30 named storms, 11 made landfall in the contiguous United States, exceeding the old record of 9 set in 1916. If global […]
octubre 11, 2022
AgencyAccelerating Hurricane Ian claims
Brit has used proprietary machine-learning algorithms in combination with high-resolution aerial imagery to accelerate the accurate identification of property damage in the wake of Hurricane Ian. As a result, Brit has successfully issued claims payments directly to insureds within days of the storm. Using its algorithms and aerial imagery, Brit was able to make its […]
julio 8, 2022
AgencyHurricane season
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season officially began on June 1. How many storms will we see this year? The official Atlantic hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30 (though hurricanes can happen at any time of the year). The forecasts here cover the Atlantic Basin—the area encompassing the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. […]
enero 27, 2021
AgencyWays to cut the cost of home insurance
Home insurance rarely takes the spotlight, but if you’re a homeowner, it could be quietly costing you more money than it should. The good news is that insurers provide relatively easy-to-obtain incentives that can shave money off your homeowners insurance premium. Here are nine ways to save. 1. Raise your deductible A quick way to […]
enero 12, 2021
AgencyTips to deal with severe winter
SEVERE WINTER WEATHER (Tips and tricks to deal with and/or prevent Damages) As winter progresses, many areas of the country will experience reoccurring severe weather conditions. And last year’s winter history proved that sudden severe weather can occur in even the most unexpected areas of the country. With severe weather often comes costly damage […]