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What You Need to Know: Home Sharing July 19, 2016 If you’re thinking about cleaning up the house or that old guest bedroom and placing it on Airbnb or another home-sharing site, here’s what you’ll need to know regarding insurance. ... Topic: Home, Insurance

Energy-Saving Tips for Spring and Summer June 15, 2016 Here you'll find strategies to help you save energy during the spring and summer when the weather is warm and you are trying to keep your home cool. ... Topic: Home

Will Your Insurance Cover You While Moving? May 31, 2016 One set of concerns that many people never consider when moving is whether and how their insurance will apply to their property and any motor vehicles they use during the move. Topic: Home, Insurance

10 Thunderstorm and Tornado Facts You Need to Know April 13, 2016 Ever wonder just what makes a tornado a tornado? Here’s a handy FAQ on thunderstorms and tornadoes, with information on watches and warnings, and how to get weather information. Topic: Home, Safety, Education

It's Window Safety Week April 4, 2016 Windows let in light and fresh air, and can provide breathtaking views, but they also are vital to safety. It's important to understand what you can do to observe window safety, especially when young children are in the home. ... Topic: Home, Safety

5 Worst Construction Frauds & Tips for Avoiding Them March 28, 2016 When warm weather arrives, so do crooked contractors wanting to steal from homeowners. These dishonest contractors love the warmer months when tornadoes, hail and severe storms are more common. ... Topic: Home, Safety, Insurance

What Homeowners Need to Know About the Claims Payment Process February 19, 2016 When a claims adjuster inspects the damage to a home after an insurance claim is filed, the insurance company will offer a certain amount for the necessary repairs or to replace personal belongings. Here's a look at how the process works. Topic: Home, Insurance

Got a Claim? Roles for You and the Insurer January 13, 2016 When most people sign up for their policies, the insurer’s role is briefly explained in relation to oversight of contracting work. However, it is easy to forget this information over time and especially when an upsetting event happens that warrants a claim. Topic: Home, Insurance, Education

Start Winterizing Early September 1, 2015 While the weather is still nice, it’s time for homeowners to start securing their homes for protection against wind, snow, ice and other harsh elements. ... Topic: Home, Safety, Insurance, Education

Other People Make Promises — Meemic Delivers October 3, 2014 The skies were so dark, Jim Vollmers remembered. Jim and wife Lisa had just picked up their 16-year-old son Spencer from baseball practice. (Daughter Olivia, age 18, was at high school soccer practice.) That’s when the family heard the sirens. Soon, they’d see the tornado. Later, they’d test the Meemic insurance they’d had for over 20 years — but that’s later in the story. ... Topic: Home, Safety, Insurance