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Appeals court denies use of home insurance
The Tennessee Court of Appeals says a Cocke County couple can’t use their home insurance policy to pay for damages caused by their sons’ fatal sniper attack on Interstate 40 traffic.
One motorist died and another was seriously injured in the video game-inspired 2003 shootings by then 15-year-old Will Buckner and 13-year-old Josh Buckner.
A circuit judge… »
The Right Insurance To Cover Your Valuables
If you’re unsure what form of home insurance you need, be sure to examine your belongings. This can help you to understand what your personal situation… »
Trim your budget with insurance changes
If you’re looking to trim your budget, you might want to start with your insurance to save a few bucks.
Some life insurers will reduce your premium if you can prove you’ve quit smoking or reduced your cholesterol.
If you lose the life insurance you had through work, replace it with a term life policy. It’s reliable… »
Fewer firefighters won’t necessarily raise rates
As the number of people providing fire protection in Muncie is looking to go down, a question comes up over the matter of casualty insurance.
Namely, are property owners going to see skyrocketing home and business insurance hikes because Muncie Fire Department has 20, versus 29, firefighters on duty every minute of the day? Or if… »
Storm Season, Be Prepared
Tornadoes hit Dodson and nobody was hurt. We witnessed the best in people and we thank them so much.
Sadly, a very few of us tried to give a false impression to the public. We are good people in general.
Dadson is our home. People live here by choice. Nobody is holding anyone against their will.
We help… »
Warning Over Insurance Cut-backs
Businesses and homeowners in the South West are being warned against cutting back on insurance in a bid to save money or risk being left underinsured should the worst happen.
“Some savings could prove to be far more costly in the long run,” says Chris Ridgers from Cornish Mutual, who specialise in insurance for the rural… »
Insurance Rates Must Go Up
With the start of the hurricane season just a few weeks away, a leading Florida consumer advocate joined independent agents at a press conference today to warn that property insurance rates need to be raised if insurers are going to be able to pay claims on time or at all in the event a major… »
Extra Insurance Can Protect Those Diamonds and Pearls
Ask almost anyone about insurance on jewelry and you hear, “Oh, it’s covered by my home insurance policy.” Not exactly.
True, nearly every home insurance policy in America comes with a provision that pays for stolen jewelry. But that provision is very small. Many policies pay up to $2,500 for a stolen item, regardless of how… »
Getting Home Insurance in San Diego Is Easy
“Getting a home insurance is indispensable. To secure your future against natural calamities and other un-expected incidents, the home insurance is a great safeguard for you and your family. Though the home insurance has many such benefits, most of us stay away from getting one.
The reason is simple. No one wants to waste hours or… »
I’ll make my own home-insurance choices
With State Farm pulling out of the state, many of its Central Florida customers are finding they face higher premiums and less coverage with smaller companies.
I am one of them.
I have learned that longtime State Farm customers who live in the interior often enjoy pretty reasonable rates.
Charlie Crist wasn’t thinking about us when, in his… »