Why the Cost of Insuring an EV is Higher Than for a Gas Vehicle
Posted: December 23, 2024
If you've been considering purchasing an electric vehicle, be sure that you consider the cost of insuring it before you buy. Due to the complexity of these vehicles and higher repair costs, even the least expensive EVs like the Chevy Bolt and the Nissan Leaf cost more to insure than gas-powered cars that are larger. There is some debate whether those added costs are balanced...
Drone Liability a Serious Threat to Your Assets
Posted: December 23, 2024
Some personal drone enthusiasts push the limits on how they use their drones, put people's lives in danger - and sometimes hamper public safety efforts during emergencies. The problem of individuals flying their drones into disaster areas surfaced in 2017 during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. The authorities had to issue warnings for drone operators to stay away from rescue areas after several close calls...
More Homebuyers Include Insurance Contingency Clauses in Their Offers
Posted: December 17, 2024
If you are in the market for a new home in a state at high risk for natural catastrophes, you can save yourself time, stress and a headache if you start planning for home insurance before you place a bid. Gone are the days of calling up an insurer a few days before escrow closes. Prospective homebuyers in states like California, Florida, North Carolina, Oklahoma...
Playing It Safe During the Holiday Season
Posted: December 3, 2024
The holidays should be a magical time. Yet each year, hospital emergency rooms treat about 8,700 people for injuries, such as falls, cuts and shocks related to holiday lights, decorations and Christmas trees. Keep the season merry with this list of safety tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Safer trees and decorations When purchasing an artificial...
How to Protect Your Home and Family During Thanksgiving
Posted: November 26, 2024
As Thanksgiving approaches, remember to use added caution when celebrating the holiday. Thanksgiving Day is the most common day for home cooking fires to occur, followed by the day before Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve. The are an average of 2,300 home fires on Thanksgiving Day each year, according to the US Fire Administration. That's more than three times as many that occur during a typical day of...