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Personal Lines
Is Mortgage Critical Illness Insurance Right for You?
A house is the most expensive thing many people will ever buy, and they might go heavily into debt in the process. Mortgages help people finance their home ownership…
By: Bennett O'Brien | Freelance Writer
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Personal Lines
25 Key Personal Insurance Terms You Should Know and Understand
The personal insurance market is vast and the insurance decisions you make can have a significant impact on your financial protection and your long-term financial…
By: Bennett O'Brien | Freelance Writer
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Personal Lines
The Seas Are Rising – Do You Need Flood Insurance?
If you own or are contemplating buying a house in an area prone to flooding, you likely have a lot of questions. Will your policy cover flooding? Will all kinds of…
By: David Hughes | Writer/Researcher
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Personal Lines
Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Water Damage? 5 Different Scenarios
Water damage is one of the most common claims home insurance policyholders file. Burst pipes, leaking appliances, and flooded basements often lead people to discover the…
By: Daryl Meyer
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Personal Lines
The 5 Basic Types of Home Insurance Coverage You Need to Understand
Homeowners insurance is a necessity for anyone who owns a house. But homeowners insurance can be a bit complicated—it's less a single type of coverage than a bundle of…
By: Daryl Meyer
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Personal Lines
10 Things You Need to Know About Health Insurance in the United States
Getting sick is bad enough, but the expense of getting treatment can put a real strain on your finances. Health insurance, thankfully, can help you get the medical care…
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Personal Lines
How Insurance Companies Calculate Your Home Insurance Premiums
Insurance involves the pooling of funds from many customers to pay for the losses that some customers may incur. The premium that is determined is based on the…
By: Intact Insurance
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Personal Lines
How Your Health Insurance Pays Healthcare Expenses
Depending on the specific terms of your policy and the type of service you receive, you will likely be required to pay a portion of your healthcare costs. In addition to…
By: Claire Boyte-White | Vice President
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Personal Lines
9 Ways to Keep Your Car From Being Stolen
Car theft is a big problem in the U.S. and it isn’t going away. Preliminary 2016 statistics from the FBI indicate that vehicle thefts increased 6.6 percent, while all…
By: Charlene Royston | Owner
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Personal Lines
Why You Need More Than the Statutory Minimum When You Buy Auto Insurance
Whenever you get behind the wheel, you run the risk of getting into an accident. To make sure that drivers can compensate each other for bodily injuries and property…
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Personal Lines
10 Things You Should Know About Auto Insurance
Every time you head out on the road, there’s a chance you could get into an accident. If that happens to you, auto insurance protects you from a resulting serious…
By: David Rodeck
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Personal Lines
9 Basic Tips for Finding the Right Life Insurance Policy
While there are different types of insurance policies on the market, what they all provide is a way to buffer your loved ones form the financial hardships of your…
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