Straight From The Source Blog by Higginbotham Insurance

You’re planning a home remodel or some landscape work – great! Most people start this process by laying out exactly what they’d like, then calling multiple companies to get the best quote to have the job completed. After all, this is your palace, and it should be exactly as you’d like it!

Uninsured drivers are a huge problem across the United States. Each year billions are paid out in uninsured motorists claims. Even though uninsured motorists have steadily declined over the past decade, some states still have one in four drivers behind the wheel without insurance. You can protect yourself with insurance called uninsured motorist coverage.

Attending college is an exciting time for children. Whether it’s deciding where to go, what to major in or figuring the finances, there are a lot of decisions to think about. Before they leave the nest, here are three things to consider when it comes to having the right insurance policy.

Switching your car insurance policy can save you hundreds of dollars a year. But, make sure you consider these things before you make the switch to a different insurance company.

We’ve all seen the tents in parking lots claiming, “Free rock chip repair!” But, there is a hidden cost somewhere. Some insurance companies will pay the people at the tent to inject an epoxy into the chip in hopes that it doesn’t run and turn into a non-repairable crack. After all, the insurance company clearly sees that $40 is better than the $250 to have the windshield replaced.

If you’re like two out of every three people 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’s important to understand that your landlord is not responsible for your personal belongings if they are damaged, stolen or otherwise. You alone are responsible for your things, so protecting them with a renters insurance policy is wise.

Sooner or later, a water source in your home will fail. Water damage is one of the most common home insurance claims, and the average cost of these claims in a year is more than $9,000. Water damage can be avoided, but knowing what signs to look for is important.

According to the Insurance Information Institute, over $400 million is paid out for dog bite claims each year by insurance companies. While that may seem like a lot, there is an estimated $600 million that is in excess of the home insurance policy limits. Protecting yourself with sufficient limits, as well as considering an umbrella insurance policy, could help you avoid out-of-pocket expenses should your pooch bite someone.

A lot happens over the course of a year. You can have life changes – some great, some small and some relate directly to your insurance. Do you know when you should call your insurance agent and let him or her know that a fill-in-the-blank-life-change has happened?