Risk Management Strategies for Landlords: Protecting Your Rental Property and Investments
Owning a second home and renting it out is a common situation. This can be a vacation home or a piece of investment property. As a...
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Dec 5, 20233 min read
Chimney Inspections - Safe for Santa?
Chimneys and vent pipes are an important part of the safety system for your home or business. These devices remove the products of...
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cbeckman98
Nov 7, 20234 min read
Lithium Ion Batteries - An Emerging Hazard
Lithium-ion batteries have become the standard power source for most portable devices. The technology allows for a powerful power source...
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cbeckman98
Jul 25, 20233 min read
Wildfires - Not a West Coast Hazard
The recent announcements by State Farm and Allstate that they have temporarily suspended writing new property insurance risks in...
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cbeckman98
Jun 27, 20233 min read
Homeowners Contents - Setting the Limits
Most homeowners’ insurance policies focus on the replacement value of the home itself. There are numerous tools used by insurance...
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cbeckman98
Apr 18, 20234 min read
Roof Warranty and Insurance Coverage
The insurance industry is obsessed with roof evaluations and using these evaluations to control their exposure to loss. A previous post [...
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cbeckman98
Jan 17, 20232 min read
Flood Insurance - What do I need? - 2023 Update
Flood Factor TM an online tool that allows property owners to search their address and find their property’s current and future risk of flo
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cbeckman98
Mar 15, 20222 min read
Recreational Vehicles Coverage
Coverage for Your Additional All Terrain Vehicles Many clients have acquired all terrain vehicles, golf carts, go carts and even...
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cbeckman98
Dec 15, 20213 min read
Driving in Winter Weather
Thanks to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for these winter driving tips Tires As the outside temperature drops, so...
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cbeckman98
Nov 30, 20213 min read
Burglar Alarms - What You Need to Know
Following up on our previous article on physical security, a primer of burglar alarm systems is needed. Alarm system technology has...
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cbeckman98
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Holiday Safety Tips
The holidays should bring joy, not regrets. Take a moment to consider some tips to keep the humbug out of your holiday. Lighted...
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cbeckman98
Nov 16, 20214 min read
The Three Rings of Security
If you have property, you have a theft or burglary exposure. Depending on the values involved, the security protection you need may...
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cbeckman98
Nov 9, 20212 min read
Watch out for a COLD SNAP!
Winter can be a tough season on your home or business. Some preparation can make your season warmer and without the frozen pipes, ice...
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cbeckman98
Oct 12, 20214 min read
Liquor Liability - What you need to know...
Americans consumed $6.07 billion in alcoholic beverages in May of 2021 (statista.com). This compares to $4.35 billion in May of 2019. ...
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cbeckman98
Oct 5, 20213 min read
Personal Umbrella Coverage - protection when it is critical
The potential to be responsible for a large liability settlement is not as remote as you may hope. If you drive on the roads, you can be...
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cbeckman98
Sep 21, 20212 min read
Cooking Fires at Home
The Trends Data from the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org) shows that cooking is the leading cause of both fires and...
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cbeckman98
Aug 31, 20213 min read
What's in the form? A discussion on Homeowners Insurance
In the world of “only pay for what you need”, shopping for insurance has taken on a new feel. The decision making about coverages and...
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cbeckman98
Jul 13, 20213 min read
How old is my house? Any updates?
This is a common question when you discuss property insurance with your agent. I stopped to think about how this question would be...
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