Posted on: August 6, 2015 by Aegis General

A natural disaster is a frightening event for homeowners. From assessing immediate needs following a disaster to returning to a sense of normalcy in the months ahead, it’s natural for individuals to want to get back into a routine right away. However, there are critical steps that must be taken in order to reduce their […] Read More

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Posted on: July 17, 2015 by Aegis General

As most homeowners are aware, various factors contribute to the cost of an insurance policy. Earlier this year, we touched briefly on Specialty Homeowners Insurance, and how this coverage takes care of clients with more complex needs than typical homeowners. A home’s age is a significant consideration and obstacle for standard homeowners insurance companies. Generally […] Read More

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Posted on: June 12, 2015 by Aegis General

In the first part of this two-part blog post, we covered some of the risks involved with flipping houses, including not considering the insurance coverage for flipped houses that is needed. Flipping a house doesn’t have to be scary though; this type of investment could certainly reap lucrative rewards. A real estate flip could feasibly […] Read More

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Tagged: Flipped Home Flipping Houses Insurance Liability Risks Specialty Homeowners

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

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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

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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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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

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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

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Posted on: February 26, 2015 by Aegis General

According to the U.S. Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that at least 15% of the population of the United States is not served by public water systems. Instead, these homes rely on wells and small water systems which are often not designed to federal building standards. For example, homes in rural and older […] Read More

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Tagged: dwelling home homeowner's house Insurance manufactured mobile property Specialty

Posted on: February 5, 2015 by Aegis General

What is Specialty Homeowners Insurance Coverage?  Not all properties are created equally. In fact, no two properties or owners will have the exact same insurance needs. Each client poses their own unique blend of risk and loss exposures to an insurer, and some clients have more complex needs than others. Standard homeowners insurance policies are […] Read More

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