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Top 7 Motorcycle Survival Tips
Posted: November 13, 2013
Top 7 Motorcycle Survival TipsMotorcycles are cool. But dangerous. It’s the adrenaline. Living life on the edge is what makes motorcycle riding what it’s all about: the best time you can have on two wheels. Motorcycles travel as fast as cars but have none of the safety features like an exterior frame, four wheels, or seatbelts. But riding a motorcycle doesn’t have to be an exercise in knocking on...
Top 10 Problems With Homeowner Insurance
Posted: April 3, 2013
Top 10 Problems With Homeowner InsuranceActual Cash Value vs. Replacement Cost for roof claim – More and more Insurance companies are reducing coverage for your hail damage claim. Instead of paying for a new replacement roof, many companies are paying a depreciated settlement, or Actual Cash Value. This means that your 10 year old roof may only be worth $2500 in actual value (used) but it may cost...
Building Code Ordinance Coverage: Don't Get Stuck Holding The Bag
Posted: November 13, 2012
Building Code Ordinance Coverage: Don't Get Stuck Holding The BagFor most Tennessee homeowners, a fire is covered under their home insurance policy. No brainer, right? Think again. The problem is in your local Building Code Ordinance Laws - and the difference between what the laws were when your house was built and the current laws. Your insurance policy does not automatically pay to bring a newly re-built home up to code. The fact is...
Homeowners Insurance Claims: The Inside Scoop
Posted: April 2, 2012
Homeowners Insurance Claims: The Inside ScoopTennessee beware! Too many homeowner claims may very likely mean trouble for you later! I recently spoke to an individual who had a number of claims on his homeowners policy. He said, “I pay a lot for my insurance and I expect to get something back for my money.” As a general rule, homeowners insurance is not meant to be a maintenance program. It covers...
Drivers Uninsured
Posted: October 19, 2011
Drivers UninsuredEven though most states require drivers to purchase auto insurance, a new study reveals that an increasing percentage of the population does not. The Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimates that 1 in 4 Tennessee drivers are uninsured. “This forces responsible drivers who carry insurance to bear the burden of paying for injuries caused by drivers who carry no insurance at all,” said Elizabeth A. Sprinkel,...