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Habitational Real Estate Insurance
Coastal Builder’s Risk: Cost, Coverages, and What You Need to Know
As extreme weather events increase and contractors continue to build along the coast, Coastal Builder’s Risk insurance is critical to protect the investment. In this article, we explore the importance of Coastal Builder’s Risk insurance and how it can help. Sun, sea, and surf: America’s coastlines are chock-full of beautiful vistas and idyllic places to…
How to Sell Real Estate Umbrella Insurance
There are several hazards a property owner faces that could result in a catastrophic liability lawsuit. This includes attractive nuisances (open access to a swimming pool, for example), elevator or escalator malfunction, inadequate security, negligent property maintenance, premises in disrepair, and unprotected slip hazards (such as spills or recently cleaned floors), among others. To determine…
Landlord Insurance in Madison, WI: Keeping Your Clients’ Rental Properties Safe
In the dynamic landscape of property ownership, landlords face a multitude of risks that can impact their financial stability. To counter these uncertainties, landlord insurance emerges as a crucial shield, offering a sense of security and protection. In this informative article, we will delve into the world of landlord insurance in Madison, Wisconsin, exploring its…
Real Estate Umbrella Insurance Q&A
This is an excerpt from our free “How to Sell High-Limit Real Estate Umbrella Insurance” eBook. Click here to download your copy. Why does my property need high Umbrella limits? The real estate sector, like many others, is seeing higher judgments and settlements being reached in liability cases, leaving property owners vulnerable to financial loss without…
Top 3 Areas People Forget When Winterizing A Home
During the winter season most of us remember to do obvious things like crank up the thermostat and stock up on rock salt to prevent slips on icy sidewalks. Depending on where you live, some winterizing preps might seem unnecessary. However, these can quickly turn into costly black swans.
New York Brick & Brownstone Insurance: A Broker’s Guide
Brick and brownstone residential buildings grace New York City’s leafy avenues, from Manhattan to Brooklyn and Queens. Just take a stroll down Joralemon Street in Brooklyn Heights, for example, and you’ll find yourself on the kind of New York City street you imagined as a child – a cobblestone lane lined with historic brownstones. Or visit…
What is City Insurance?
This is an excerpt from our free “Broker’s Guide to City Insurance Program” eBook. Click here to download your copy. The Property insurance market for habitation risks – including multi-family, apartments, condos, and co-ops – has experienced consistent rate increases over the last several years as a result of loss frequency and severity. Catastrophe-exposed areas, in…
Real Estate Umbrella Insurance: A Primer for Brokers
In 2020, the US experienced around 380,000 fires in residential buildings, including homes, multi-family homes, and apartments. Each one of those incidents could be grounds for litigation that cost property owners millions in damages. That’s why it’s important companies have robust and comprehensive insurance policies protecting them from fire and life safety suits, as well…
The Importance of Program Stability in Real Estate Umbrella Insurance
The hard insurance market over the last several years has been characterized by rate increases, diminished capacity, and carriers exiting certain niche markets and lines of business. This has caused challenges for retail agents in finding a home for new business and renewals. Real Estate Umbrella insurance, like most product lines, hasn’t been spared from…
City Insurance Program Q + A [Webinar Recording]
Attention Big City Brokers: If you insure apartments in metropolitan areas for building owners up to 100 units or have condominium association city clients, this exclusive program is meant for you. Watch our FREE Q+A webinar recording and then learn more here. Get the handouts here: Slides: Download the Webinar Slides hereQ + A’s: View…