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Can you get volcano insurance?

Volcanic activity from the Kilauea eruption in Hawaii has lessened, but the region is still plagued by aftershocks, lava flow and hazardous fumes. On the eastern side, about 35 properties were destroyed according to the...

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Renters insurance reminders

Renter’s insurance still has a long way to go until it is adopted by the entirety of the renters’ community, but at least it’s heading in the right direction. Let’s recap the most notable facts to remember about...

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Severe weather? Time to buy renter’s insurance

With winter storms and severe wind conditions hitting a large area of the Northeast, the folks at ResidentShield wish to remind you of the peace of mind that good insurance coverage offers to all policy holders. Renters...

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Green insurance policies

With the levels of pollution on the rise, adopting practices that are known to be safe for the environment will have a double benefit: it will help keep the planet from deteriorating, but it will also have a prosperous...

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Freelancers and Insurance

Freelancing is on an upward trend. The number of U.S. workers in home offices reached 55 million in 2016, up from 53.7 million the year before. Making up 35 percent of the workforce, the segment collectively earned $1...

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Insurance And Your Life

Change is the only constant in life and when your life changes, so do your insurance needs. The complexity of the industry isn’t always easy to grasp, making it unclear what kind of insurance protection fits at a...

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Renting in San Francisco

Based on the age of the building they’re renting in, San Francisco has two kinds of renters. The lucky ones are those who live in a building predating June 1979, because they enjoy the safeguards from outrageous rent...

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Renters insurance vs bed bugs

We’ve been making lists with all the scenarios covered by the renters insurance policy, but you might have noticed something missing: bed bugs (add cockroaches and rats, while we’re at it). Bed bugs are considered the...

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Avoiding Insurance Gaps

Over the last decade, the number of tenants with renters insurance has grown to approximately 40%. Renters should exercise caution to avoid being uninsured for a potential risk. In these instances, it might be a good...

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A sense of community, a sense of protection

Friendships can make a neighborhood watch more efficient and effective. Renters insurance is a safety net used to support clients when the unthinkable happens. Yet for the renter and the insurer, prevention is the...

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Smart tips for subletting

In case you need to leave town but don’t want to lose the apartment you’re currently living in, you might be a great candidate for subletting. But before you leap in, it’s advisable that you get the full picture of the...

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Tips for successfully filing personal liability claims

When the unthinkable happens, it pays to be prepared. You never imagined a day like this would come. Without warning, the unthinkable happens. A guest or roommate sustains injuries while in your home. In the bustle of...