November 10th, 2010
Since “managed competition” entered the MA auto insurance market place, we have seen increased home insurance rates across the state.
Now, more than ever, it is important to have your independent insurance agent review coverage amounts, deductibles and premiums.
Your Massachusetts home insurance agent will shop your appropriate coverage with multiple companies.
Things to consider:
- Higher deductibles = Money In The Bank (if no losses)
- Higher deductibles = self insuring small claims = no loss credits = lower premiums = insurability
- Package your home insurance with your auto insurance. Big discounts are applicable to both policies.
To get your free, no obligation MA home insurance quote: call, click or fax us today.
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November 5th, 2010
Are you a Massachusetts home owner, condominium owner or renter?
When you call or click on us for a MA home, condo, or apartment insurance quote, you utilize the power of the independent MA insurance agent.
We will shop your coverage with numerous companies to find you the best rates and insurance programs.
We will review and recommend coverage amounts and deductibles.
http://www.HomeownerQuote.com: Massachusetts homeowner insurance just got a whole lot easier.
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October 26th, 2010
Homeowner Insurance Coverage is broad coverage with some,
Notable Home Insurance Exclusions:
Flood
Earthquake or earth movement
Nuclear war or nuclear disaster
Wear & tear
Rot & mold
Vice, vermin, animal damage
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October 9th, 2010
For all the hoopla over Massachusetts “managed competition” auto insurance, homeowner insurance rates are all over the map. Insurance companies appetite for business are as varied as the landscapes of the coasts of Cape Cod are to the mountains of the Berkshires.
Rates and a willingness to write business are dependent on a number of factors, including:
- Location: Coastal? Suburban? Urban?
- Coverage amounts?
- Year built?
- Renovated?
- Updates?
- How old is the roof?
- Circuit breakers? How many amps?
- How old is the heating system?
- Owner occupied?
- Any homeowner insurance losses?
- Any unusual risks? Animals? Trampolines? In-home business?
Homeownerquote.com welcomes the opportunity to review and rate your Massachusetts home, condominium, or apartment insurance.
Call or click today.
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September 24th, 2010
Your home’s Coverage A, Dwelling Amount, should represent the amount of money that it would take to rebuild your home, or Replacement Cost. Your MA home insurance policy’s Coverage A amount should represent pure construction cost. Not included is your property’s land value.
Many companies increase your Coverage A amount annually by anywhere from 3% – 6%, in an attemtp to keep pace with inflation and increased construction costs.
If you have not reviewed your Coverage A, Dwelling, amount in a few years, it is a good idea to revisit. Over time, home insurance Dwelling amounts can get far removed (higher or lower) than the home’s actual Replacement Cost amount.
Your independent, Massachusetts insurance agent will be happy to review your coverage.
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September 7th, 2010
Thankfully, Hurricane Earl spared Massachusetts & Cape Cod.
In anticipation of disaster, Cape Cod’s biggest insurer, The MPIUA, forwarded Claims Information reminders to their MA Independent Insurance Agents.
There are three ways to report an MPIUA cliam:
By e-mail: NewClaims@mpiua.com
By telephone: 1-866-384-3803
By web: www.mpiua.com
Hopefully, these will be ways to contact The MPIUA that we will never have to use.
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September 1st, 2010
Today a long time client called us with information regarding: Massachusetts consumers are entitled to free annual personal credit reports.
Three companies that provide free reports to MA consumers:
equifax 1-800-685-1111
transunion 1-800-888-4213
experian 1-866-200-6020
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August 25th, 2010
The MPIUA is the best viable option for many MA homeowners near the coast, on Cape Cod, or with properties not eligible for insurance in the voluntary market. Although you may be with The MPIUA, it doesn’t mean that you don’t have choices. We recommend you shop your MPIUA renewal with a Massachusetts Independent Insurance Agency like: Johnson & Rohan Insurance. Your agent should review your coverage, give you options and package with your auto insurance.
Did you know many MA auto insurance companies give account discounts if you have an MPIUA home insurance policy?
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August 13th, 2010
Our MA Independent Insurance Agency often recommends higher deductibles to save money. With no losses, these savings are, literally, money in the bank.
In addition to savings, higher deductibles force one to self-insure the smaller claims. By avoiding submitting claims, consumers preserve their “loss free” credits. By avoiding claims companies are less likely to non-renew, allowing consumers to stay in the voluntary, competitively priced home insurance market.
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August 6th, 2010
The Homestead Act is designed to allow homeowners in Massachusetts to protect their primary residence against sebsequent attachment, levy or sale to satifsy debts up to $500,000. The Homestead Law does not protect against: taxes or mortgages used to purchase the residence. Homeowners must file for the Homestead Act with The Registry of Deeds office in the county in which the residence is located.
Massachusetts charges a one time Filing Fee of $35 for a Declaration of Homestead.
Click for: Declaration of Homestead Form (pdf)
Registry of Deeds Links:
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