Home Insurance

25
Feb

Ever wonder what celebrities insure? You might be surprised.

Unique Insurance Policies When it comes to the insurance world, you can pretty much insure anything. There are companies that insure things for the obvious insurance reasons of liability, but also some that take risks on things like how much snow will fall in the mountains for a ski resort. But, when it comes to making a living for celebrities,

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11
Feb

Be Prepared for an Unexpected Power Outage

Weather isn’t the only reason the power goes out in California. Being prepared in the event your home loses power can make a difference in safety and sanity. When nasty weather hits it can be easy to say, “it won’t affect me, our power never goes out!” But, being prepared in the event that you do lose power will save

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14
Jan

Keeping a Home Inventory Checklist – Just in Case

Mills Insurance explains the importance of keeping a home inventory checklist just in case a disaster, theft or damage occurs in your California home. Two Ways to Construct a List For most of us, we won’t have to experience a disastrous home loss such as a flood, fire, earthquake or other disaster. That doesn’t mean any of us should be

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14
Dec

Exercise Diligence When Leaving an Online Review

Everyone today is connected in some way to social media. It can be by Facebook, Yelp, email or other internet outlets. When you write something, you leave your fingerprint for everyone to see. If you go to a restaurant, dentist, daycare or other business and have a bad experience, you might think of writing a bad review on the company’s

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4
Dec

Flood Insurance and Sewer Backup Insurance – Not the same thing.

Floods are the most devastating natural disaster in the United States each year causing billions in losses and displacing thousands. While flooding is a common concern for those near rivers and streams, all homes in the United States can be caught off-guard by floods. When it comes to flood insurance, it is important to understand what flood insurance is and

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6
Nov

Understanding Renters Insurance

Renters Insurance Policies Help Protect More Than Just Your Personal Items If you’re like 2 out of every 3 renters who rent a home, apartment or other dwelling, you don’t carry a renters insurance policy. The reason for not carrying renters insurance varies, but it is important to understand that your landlord is not responsible for your personal belongings if

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10
Oct

Protecting your Home or Condo from Mold

Review these key tips to prevent a mold problem in your home Every home in the US is vulnerable to mold damage and now that we’re coming into the cooler winter months, mold can thrive. Mold really needs one thing to grow: moisture. Protect your home from mold by identifying and eliminating sources of moisture. Moisture can enter your home

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25
Sep

How to Put Together an At-Home Emergency Kit

Be Prepared with a Custom-Built Supplies Kit if Disaster Strikes in California Fall is a great time to consider disaster preparedness and to take a look at your family’s emergency kit. While disasters can happen anywhere, whether natural or man-made, it is important that your family be prepared. For many, the thought of having a disaster preparedness kit in their

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18
Aug

How to Protect Your Home While Away on Vacation

Taking simple measures to protect your home while away as well as preventative measures can prevent a thief from being tempted by your home in Los Alamitos, CA. Ah, summer. A time where we enjoy the great outdoors and most often take our vacation for the year. Whether you’re traveling close to home on a short camping trip or headed

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6
Aug

How Technology Can Keep Your Home Claims-Free!

Learn what pieces of technology could help you prevent a home insurance claim in Los Alamitos, CA. We touched a couple weeks back on how simple pieces of technology can keep your home safe from burglary. Well, wouldn’t it be great if technology could help us avoid other claims like water damage, fire & freezing damage? It is! Technology for

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