INSURANCE BLOG

10 Overlooked Home Projects

Planning on sprucing up your home this spring? If so, you probably already have a list of annual projects. But there are many others that fly under the radar. Paul Sullivan, founder of a full-service remodeling company and the chairman of the National Association of...

Cell Phones that Detect Earthquakes?

The tragic events in Nepal showed the potential of earthquakes to destroy homes and lives. While there have been advances in earthquake detection and notification, there is still room for improvement when it comes to giving earlier notice and saving lives. One of the...

Busting the Biggest Claims Myths

Filing an insurance claim doesn't top anyone's list of favorite activities. That said, it's usually a far easier process than most people think. To help ease any worries you may have, we're debunking the most common claims myths — and sharing information about how...

When the Whole House Falls Apart

Back in the mid-90s, there was an impossibly catchy song by one-hit wonder band Dog's Eye View. Remember “Everything Falls Apart?” “Don't look now, things just got worse.” We probably all know what this feels like—though what we consider a life in ruins has probably...

Making Sense of Left Lane Driving

Left lane driving is a touchy subject these days. Over in Washington state, troopers stationed in unmarked cars are now ticketing slow left lane drivers. Meanwhile, Georgia recently increased the penalty for violating the state's left lane driving law to a misdemeanor...