Are you heading out to sea soon? Better be safe out there since the waters, particularly the North Sea, are angry! Cruises worldwide are being knocked around, leaving passengers stranded for days in open waters. Recently, a Norwegian cruise ship…
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Safe Winter Solstice for Yuletide Fun
Winter is here, and the holiday spirit is among us! While celebrating yuletide blessings and fa la la la lattes, let’s remember to stay safe this season while doing some of the jolliest winter holiday traditions. Fire safety is a…
Home security for renters
A study released by the Consumer Electronics Association shows that only 12 percent of renters have a security system. This statistic gets even scarier when you consider that renters are 85 percent more likely to experience a home burglary than…
10 “Safe and Sound” questions to ask at your apartment
So you’re renting a new apartment or home. Congratulations! You’ve probably already covered the basics with your leasing agent or property manager, but these 10 questions you may not have thought of. Ask them, and take appropriate action based on…
Home energy-saving tips for fall
We may not be ready to let go of the sunny summer days just yet, but students heading back to school is a clear sign that autumn is upon us. Between classroom visits to meet the teacher and purchasing new…
Renters insurance is a good investment
If you rent rather than own your home, do you really need insurance? As a matter of fact, you do, and maybe even more so. Renters may be more at risk than homeowners as they often think they are covered…
Decorating a new home? Add renter’s insurance to your shopping cart
As you decide to move on to a new chapter of your life, there are some things that might not seem as exciting as the others. Besides the fun, new friends and refreshing ambiance that comes with a new home,…
True stories: Why real life guys bought renter’s insurance
Four male renters share their stories on the events that lead to policies. If you’ve lived a pristine life, it’s easy to think that renters insurance simply isn’t worth the cost. It only takes one event to remind you that…
Give yourself peace of mind with renter’s insurance
A fire may seriously damage a home or rob you of your most precious possessions. And although most people agree and understand that such a loss could mean a financial disaster for themselves and their families, only 35 percent of…
Get ready before you need to file a renters insurance claim
No one wants to imagine the worse befalling your rental yet the reality of natural disasters and crime is too prevalent to ignore. Don’t wait until it is time to file a renters insurance claim to learn the best course…