Back in 1890, Claes Virgin, the founder of Länsförsäkrings Alliance, wrote the very first pet insurance—he was then focused on horses and livestock. In 1982, the first pet insurance policy was sold in the U.S., issued to the owner of…
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Can you get volcano insurance?
Volcanic activity from the Kilauea eruption in Hawaii has lessened, but the region is still plagued by aftershocks, lava flow and hazardous fumes. On the eastern side, about 35 properties were destroyed according to the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency.…
Renters insurance exceptions
Renting has been on the rise for many years now. The American dream may have everything to dowith home ownership, but the current economy favors renting and people should understand what it takes to be a smart renter and how…
Renters insurance reminders
Renter’s insurance still has a long way to go until it is adopted by the entirety of the renters’ community, but at least it’s heading in the right direction. Let’s recap the most notable facts to remember about renter’s insurance…
Severe weather? Time to buy renter’s insurance
With winter storms and severe wind conditions hitting a large area of the Northeast, the folks at ResidentShield wish to remind you of the peace of mind that good insurance coverage offers to all policy holders. Renters insurance is a…
Green insurance policies
With the levels of pollution on the rise, adopting practices that are known to be safe for the environment will have a double benefit: it will help keep the planet from deteriorating, but it will also have a prosperous effect…
Tornado season approaches
Starting with the month of March and into June, the U.S. goes through the tornado season. Yet, due to the dramatic changes in the climate, plenty of tornado outbreaks buck this pattern. An average of 1,224 tornadoes touch down per…
Insurtech solutions
Millennials are not buying homes, and instead they rely more on renting as their primary housing option. So, are companies benefiting more from renter’s insurance as a result of this change? Renter’s insurance in particular, doesn’t generate big money for…
If walls could talk ..
What do you think your home would ask from you, were it able to speak? Art Homes love art. Each painting hanged on its walls contributes to making it someone’s, but also gives it the undefinable quality that differentiates it…
New year, new insurance
New years resolutions already gone awry? Here’s an easy one. Starting this year, make a habit of reviewing your insurance policies. The world we live in changes drastically from one year to the next, on all levels. Take whatever steps…