| First-Time Home Buyer? We Have Your Insurance Answers |
| There are a lot of things to consider when buying your first home, and unfortunately, the ins and outs of homeowners insurance is definitely one of them. Navigating what to put on your first policy can be confusing, so we’re here to answer a few questions you may have.
What should I consider when choosing insurance? Make sure your insurance covers not only you and your home but also the things you own. Homeowners insurance is unique. There is not a one-size-fits-all policy. For example, your policy can change if you have a large collection of priceless items, you’ve bought an antique house or you’re moving into an apartment. How do I make a claim? One of the pros of homeowners insurance is it helps you prepare for the unexpected. It can’t protect your house from a fire, but it can help you recover the damages if one occurs. If you need to make a claim, speak to your insurance agent, who will help you through the process. Is there anything not typically covered by homeowners insurance? Flooding and earthquakes are usually not covered by most policies, so if you live in an area prone to these dangers, it’s worth talking to your insurance agent. Also, look out for water backup from drainage. There may be ways to extend your coverage. If you’re confused or having trouble deciding which coverage works best for you, get in touch with us. We’re happy to walk you through the best policy for you. |
| Women Changemakers Who Are Making the World a Better Place |
| In honor of International Women’s Day in March, here are three current women we’d like to celebrate for their achievements in inspiring new generations.
Greta Thunberg. There is no way you haven’t heard of Greta. Already having received three Nobel Prize nominations at the age of just 18, the teenager has helped to bring the fight for our planet’s future into global public consciousness. Since her “School Strike for Climate” in 2019, she has gone on to address global world leaders and is considered the voice of modern-day environmental protection. Malala Yousafzai. Malala had been campaigning for girls’ rights to an education in her native Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region in Pakistan from the age of 11. She shot to global prominence in 2012 when, aged just 15, she was shot in the face by a Taliban militant in an attempted assassination. Surviving the attack, Malala relocated to the United Kingdom and has continued to advocate for women and girls to have access to education worldwide, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Simone Biles. Biles is one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, with 19 world championship gold medals (the most of any female gymnast) and four Olympic gold medals. That on its own would be enough to inspire anyone, but it’s her advocacy and openness with regard to conversations about mental health that cement her as a true role model. An ADHD sufferer herself, Biles notably withdrew from the Tokyo Olympics to focus on her own mental health. |
