Posted on: June 5, 2015 by Aegis General

The idea of flipping a home is appealing to many; what a great way to turn a quick profit, right? This is enticing to most entrepreneurs, however they don’t always consider the risks involved. For example, most of these investors don’t consider their need for Insurance for Flipped Houses until it’s too late, as many […] Read More

Posted in: blog Specialty homeowner's insurance Specialty Property

Tagged: Flip Flipped Houses Flipping a House home Insurance Liability Specialty Homeowners

Posted on: May 28, 2015 by Aegis General

One of the most common questions homeowners in tornado-ravaged states have is, “How can I protect my home from this type of storm?” This is especially true for owners of mobile or manufactured homes. Perhaps the most important step manufactured homeowners can take is to financially protect their home should a catastrophic event occur, with […] Read More

Posted in: blog Manufactured Home

Tagged: Catastrophic Event coverage Insurance Liability Manufactured Homes mobile home Risk Management Tornado Safety

Posted on: May 26, 2015 by Aegis General

As stated by officials from the Manufactured Housing Industry, the need for high quality, affordable housing has never been greater. In today’s economy though, this is often unachievable, especially for baby boomers looking to retire as well as millennials searching for their first home. Home ownership, and the pursuit of the American dream, doesn’t have […] Read More

Posted in: blog Manufactured Home

Tagged: Affordable Housing American Dream Financial Protection Insurance Manufactured Homes Mobile Homes Program

Posted on: May 20, 2015 by Aegis General

Last month, we discussed some of the potential insurance risks that come along with keeping vacation homes safe while their owners are away. We looked at how vacation home owners could reduce their risks by purchasing the right specialty property insurance policy, however it is equally important to help prevent losses altogether. This is especially […] Read More

Posted in: blog Unoccupied Property

Tagged: Homeowners Insurance Insurance Prevention Protection Specialty Property Insurance Theft Vacation Home Vandalism

Posted on: May 5, 2015 by Aegis General

  Insurance fraud is a huge problem in America, and a financial burden on not only insurance providers but law abiding policy holders as well. According to the Coalition Against Insurance Fraud’s State of Insurance Fraud Technology report issued in September 2014, over half of the surveyed insurers who participated in the survey said that […] Read More

Posted in: blog Specialty Property

Tagged: Fraud Insurance low-value dwellings non-standard homeowners property Specialty

Posted on: April 27, 2015 by Aegis General

The insurance industry is all about risk; managing risk, transferring risk, determining what risks clients can absorb and where they may need extra assistance. There are many intricate ways insurers assess risk for both their clients as well as their own operation. The outcome of risk assessment often directly impacts not only policy premiums, but […] Read More

Posted in: blog Specialty homeowner's insurance Specialty Property

Tagged: coverage Insurance policy Programs risk Specialty

Posted on: April 17, 2015 by Aegis General

While great strides have been made in constructing fire resistant buildings, fire remains one of the largest contributors to insured and uninsured property losses across the country. Based on the most recent data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), a fire department responded to a fire every 25 seconds on average in the United […] Read More

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Tagged: Arizona dwelling fire homeowner's Insurance owners property

Posted on: April 10, 2015 by Aegis General

For many Americans, the ability to own a vacation home is a symbol of success and achievement. Whether it’s a small condo in a favorite city, a cabin in the mountains or a bungalow by the sea, vacation properties can be the perfect place for families to unwind and escape from daily life. By nature […] Read More

Posted in: blog Specialty homeowner's insurance Specialty Property

Tagged: home Insurance property Specialty vacation

Posted on: April 6, 2015 by Aegis General

Many clients have property components to their estate planning and assets transfer programs. It is not uncommon for a parent to leave their family home to their child in their will, or for a relative to place their income or vacation property into a trust or estate to be dispersed to the beneficiaries. While property […] Read More

Posted in: blog Specialty homeowner's insurance Unoccupied Property

Tagged: dwelling Estate Insurance properties property Specialty unoccupied vacant

Posted on: March 31, 2015 by Aegis General

Too often, public entities approach securing insurance as they would a common commodity, with a one-size-fits-all mentality. While public officials and entity decision makers mean well, by looking to obtain the necessary and appropriate coverage to protect themselves, their organizations and their constituents, they often lack the clarity, experience and information to make fully informed […] Read More

Posted in: blog Public Entity Insurance

Tagged: Entity Insurance Municipality Public