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 responsibility of the tenant—the…
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5 tips to safeguard your space
Heading out of town this holiday season? With an uptick in burglaries around the holidays, these tips can help safeguard your space: Lock up before you leave Almost 30 percent of residential burglary cases involved an unlocked window or door.…
Preparing for Hurricane Matthew
Hurricane Matthew leaves behind a trail of destruction. Even though reports show that the mega-storm has decreased to a category 3 hurricane, the danger has not passed. So far, over 2 million people in Florida, South Carolina and Georgia have…
Best practices for Fourth of July safety
Independence Day weekend is a delicious recipe that blends family, friends, fireworks, and a pinch of grilling, all glazed in fun. In one way or another, everyone will participate on this day-long celebration that rolls into nighttime, as a host…
Winter Storms: Costs and Preparation
According to the Insurance Information Institute, U.S. insurers paid out an estimated $2.9 billion in winter-related insured losses in 2015, and are prepared to face the significant storm expected to strike the East Coast this weekend. “Insured losses caused by…
Fire safety for college living
As a freshly-minted college student living, there are plenty of things you are now responsible for for the first time in your life, such doing laundry often enough to have clean socks and fire safety. Fire safety may sound a…