Monthly Archives: March 2010
Time to Change the Batteries in your Smoke Detectors
When the clocks are changed to Daylight Savings Time, its a good time to change the batteries in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Make certain they are working properly and your family is being protected from unexpected events. While checking … Continue reading
Take Protective Measures to Prevent Homeowners Insurance Losses
A decline in the economy usually means a rise in crime. Take proactive measures to prevent homeowners insurance losses by safeguarding your possessions from potential burglars. Documentation is crucial when trying to recover the value of property losses. Take pictures … Continue reading
What is Covered in a Texas Standard Homeowners Insurance Policy?
The coverage in a Texas Standard Homeowners Insurance Policy will vary somewhat from company to company, but in general will include four essential types of coverage. They include: Coverage for the structure of your home. Coverage for your personal belongings. Liability … Continue reading
What is Homeowners Insurance?
Homeowners insurance provides financial protection against disasters. A standard policy insures the home itself and the things you keep in it. Homeowners insurance is a package policy. This means that it covers both damage to your property and your liability … Continue reading
State of Texas to Begin Sending Warning Letters to Uninsured
The state will soon send warning letters to uninsured drivers — and more than 40,000 McLennan County residents are on the list. The Texas Department of Insurance has compared information from an auto insurance database with state vehicle registrations to … Continue reading
Is Flood Damage Covered by my Homeowners Insurance Policy?
I am often asked the question, does my homeowners insurance policy cover flood damage? The answer is no. Although most homeowners insurance policies in Texas provide coverage for water damage, they specifically exclude flood damage due to rising water. The … Continue reading