Salt Lake City is home to some of the most beautiful homes in the country. If you are a homeowner in this city, it’s important to make sure that you have the best Salt Lake City home insurance coverage to protect that beautiful home of yours. Many people don’t realize that they need more coverage until it’s too late. In this blog post, we will discuss some signs that indicate...
Even though we’ve all faced many problems because of COVID-19, there are still fraudsters out there trying to steal from innocent people. In fact, fraud and identity theft are problems that have only increased as a result of COVID-19. Theft attempts come in the form of emails, phone calls and texts, and they’re certainly something to be aware of. Associated Risks with Identity Theft Identity...
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! But unfortunately, it’s also the time of year when traditional celebrations can also lead to home insurance risks that result in costly claims or even injury! Today, we’re going to cover some of the most common home insurance claims over the holidays as well as how you can avoid them. Common Holiday Home Insurance Claims Here are some examples of home...
As one of the leading providers of home and auto insurance in Salt Lake City, we get a lot of questions about insurance terms and policies. Lately, we’ve had more questions than ever about “attractive nuisances.” We know many of our clients want to know this, so we’re covering it all in a blog post so you can get the answers you need. So, what exactly is an attractive nuisance? Attractive...
As a leading provider of home insurance in Utah, we get a lot of questions about the best way to protect yourself from the financial blow of a variety of events that can happen to you as a homeowner. One of the questions we get the most is, “Does home insurance cover foundation issues?” Home insurance and foundation issues Unless foundational damage was caused by an insured peril (broken pipes...
Older homes have years of memories packed inside. These special places often have special insurance considerations as well. The team at Salt Lake City Insurance gets a lot of questions about buying insurance for older homes, so we’re dedicating this entire post to some things you should know on the topic. The roof Did you know most roofs need to be replaced approximately every 20-25 years? If...
As a homeowner, there’s a good chance there will come a time you’ll need to file a home insurance claim. There are many reasons for doing so, including if your home has suffered storm damage, fire or smoke damage, and many other incidents. Here are some useful tips for how to file a home insurance claim to increase the likelihood of your claim being approved. Only file for covered losses...
Fire damage is one of the most common claims homeowners make every year. They also tend to be the costliest claims because of how much damage they cause. In fact, most fire damage claims exceed $40,000. Does home insurance cover fire damage? Most home insurance policies include coverage for fire damage. Interestingly, home insurance was first created for that specific purpose. If there’s a fire...
If your dog bites someone, will your home insurance cover any damages? This is a question a lot of homeowners have for us. The idea of your dog biting someone is upsetting enough, but having to face the costs associated with any injuries or other damages from the bite is added stress. Home insurance and dog bites If you have a home insurance policy, it will likely cover dog bite damages. The...
There’s no doubt a leaky roof is one of the biggest headaches homeowners can face! But did you know there are signs you can look out for so you’ll know it’s time to replace your roof before major damage is done? In this post, we’ll go over 5 signs it might be time to replace your roof, then we’ll also help you determine if insurance will cover the damage. Visible Wear and Tear If you can take one...