Personal Belongings
Your home insurance policy covers your personal property, but what about items that are irreplaceable – either because of the price tag or the sentimental value? You can purchase extra coverage for your special personal belongings. Check out our content and get advice on how to do it.
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5 top insurance mobile apps
Mobile technology has taken a foothold in the insurance market, and for insurers, that means developing apps customers can use on the go.
According to a recent Ernst & Young study, 80 … more
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How to secure your home against a hurricane: Before and during the storm
While few can forget the wrath of Superstorm Sandy and hurricanes Katrina and Irene, any hurricane can pose a threat to your property.
Superstorm Sandy left $18.75 billion in property losses in its … more
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Does owning a gun raise home insurance rates?
A homeowner without an alarm system may pay more for home insurance because his house has a higher risk of being burglarized. So, does a gun owner pay more for home insurance because a gun raises the … more
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Collectibles insurance: A way to protect your prized possessions
Whether you've just inherited your grandmother's china collection or have spent the past decade gathering an impressive assortment of autographed golf balls, you may want to think seriously about … more
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Specialty device insurance may be the way to protect your gadgets
All of those expensive electronic gizmos and gadgets that piled up under the Christmas tree are worth a pile of cash. The sales clerk probably offered extended warranty plans for the new toys. If you … more
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Should I file a claim for my missing laptop?
Hundreds of thousands of laptop computers are lost or stolen each year in the United States, and only about 5 percent of them are recovered. Airports are a particularly common "Twilight Zone" for … more
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Monet money: Insuring and protecting your art
Art and cultural property theft is a thriving criminal enterprise, with estimated losses running as high as $6 billion a year. Insurance experts suggest that owners of precious art and cultural … more
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Musical instrument insurance
For many professional musicians, instruments are the most valuable possessions they own. After all, those instruments are their primary tools for making a living. If their instruments are stolen or … more
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Don't count on home insurance to cover your stashed cash
Shoving cash underneath your mattress or behind the popsicles in your freezer could result in the loss of hundreds or even thousands of dollars in the event of a fire or burglary at your home. … more
