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4 Reasons Your Home Insurance Premiums Increased

4 Reasons Why Your Home Insurance Premiums Increased

Posted on June 23, 2020 by Jason Levine in Homeowners Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Personal Lines, Premiums with No comments

You haven’t filed a home insurance claim in years…so why do your rates keep going up?

Here are four reasons why your home insurance premiums increased (that have nothing to do with your claims history).

 

Like most Florida homeowners, you probably noticed that your home insurance premiums increased over last year, even though you didn’t file a single claim. What’s up with that?

If you’ve always assumed that increased premiums are caused by increased claims, you’re right. But that’s only part of the story.

There are several reasons why your home insurance premiums increased recently (and why it’s likely they will next year, too) that have nothing to do with how many claims you filed.

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10 Common Home Insurance Myths Debunked

10 Common Home Insurance Myths Debunked!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Jason Levine in Homeowners Insurance, Homeowners Insurance with No comments

There’s a lot of misinformation about homeowners insurance. Let’s set the record straight.

Learn the truth behind these common home insurance myths so you can make educated decisions about your coverage.

 

As of April 2020, there are no laws in Florida that require you to get homeowner’s insurance. And yet, it’s one of the most important things you will ever buy.

But how much do you understand your insurance policy?

Many of our clients find the insurance industry confusing…and we can’t blame them! Between the lingo, legal jargon, and exceptions to the (many) rules, it’s no surprise that certain common home insurance myths have stuck around.

At Harry Levine Insurance, we love to help our clients better understand their insurance policies so they can make informed decisions about their coverage. In this article, we’ll dispel some of the most common home insurance myths.
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Dwelling Insurance Explained

What is Dwelling Insurance?

Posted on March 31, 2020 by Jason Levine in Coverages, Homeowners Insurance, Homeowners Insurance with No comments

Welcome back to Harry Levine Insurance on YouTube. I’m Jason Levine and I’m here to talk to you today about dwelling fire insurance.

 

What is Dwelling Insurance?

A lot of people don’t know the difference, nor should they, between homeowners coverage and dwelling fire insurance. The two types of policies are actually very, very similar; the principle difference is in the design.
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The Importance of Vacant Home Insurance

The Importance of Vacant Home Insurance

Posted on March 24, 2020 by Jason Levine in Homeowners Insurance with 1 comment

There’s a big difference between “vacant” and “unoccupied” homes. Most homeowners don’t know the difference. But insurance carriers do.

Keep reading to see if you need vacant home insurance and why it’s so important.

Insurance companies really hate unpredictable risk.

After all, “unpredictable risk” means “unpredictable claims.” And “unpredictable claims” make naming the right price very hard. Remember, the insurance company needs to be able to pay out to you and cover its own costs!

When risk is predictable, the insurance carrier can charge you reasonable premiums and pay out on claims. But getting insurance for a vacant home makes risk a lot more unpredictable.
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5 Things You Need to Know About Home Insurance

Posted on February 27, 2020 by Jason Levine in Homeowners Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Uncategorized with No comments

Whether you’re a first-time homebuyer or you’ve owned your home for 50 years, you might still have a lot of questions about home insurance. Hey, I get it! Insurance can be confusing and overwhelming.

But, if you own a home, you should understand your home insurance coverage. In this video, I’ll go over 5 things you need to know about home insurance to bring you one step closer to total insurance mastery!
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Builder's Risk Insurance for New Construction in Horizon West, FL

Builder’s Risk Insurance for New Construction in Horizon West, FL

Posted on January 3, 2020 by Jason Levine in Commercial Insurance, Commercial Insurance, Coverages, Homeowners Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Inland Marine with No comments

Nestled between Clermont, Winter Garden, and Windermere lies the burgeoning neighborhood of Horizon West, Florida. With easy access to both Disney World and downtown Orlando, it’s easy to see why Horizon West could make 34787 the next “it” zip code.

Local builders seem to think so. Construction is underway for dozens of subdivisions in the area. And one thing that no new construction project should be without is adequate builder’s risk insurance.

Just because new construction homes aren’t occupied doesn’t mean they aren’t full of risk. Here’s everything you need to know when purchasing builder’s risk insurance.
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What is an Assignment of Benefits Agreement? (And why shouldn't you sign one?)

What is an Assignment of Benefits Agreement?

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Jason Levine in Homeowners Insurance, Homeowners Insurance with 2 comments

You come home from work one day to find that a leak under your sink has sprayed water all over the floor. Panicking, you shut off the water main and call the first plumber that pops up on Angie’s List. He fixes the leak and recommends a company to take care of all the water damage.

You’re satisfied with their work, so you take the referral and call the remediation company. But when they show up, that’s when the problem starts.

They present you with an Assignment of Benefits form and say that they won’t start work until you sign it.
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Smart Home Insurance Discounts

Smart Home Insurance Discounts

Posted on November 24, 2019 by djforman in Homeowners Insurance, Homeowners Insurance with No comments

Today’s tech doesn’t just make our lives easier, it protects our homes and makes them more energy efficient. Who doesn’t love that?

Your insurance company loves it, too. Having an extra layer of protection against theft, damage, and other forms of risk means less claims to pay out on. So it should come as no surprise that many insurance carriers are beginning to offer smart home insurance discounts if these devices are installed in your home.
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Your Quick Guide to Florida Insurance Laws

Posted on November 15, 2019 by djforman in Auto Insurance, Auto Insurance, Car Insurance, Car Insurance, Flood Insurance, Flood Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Personal Lines with No comments

Settling down in the Sunshine State?

Florida remains one of the most popular states in the country, with roughly 900 people moving to the state every day. That’s 330,605 new residents each year! And frankly, with year-round sunshine, warm temperatures, beautiful sandy beaches, and countless things to do, who can blame them?

But if you’re planning on joining us in this wonderful state, you’ll need to know more than what hours Disney is open. Here are some of the things you need to know about Florida insurance laws.

Keep reading our guide so that you’re prepared for your big move.
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10 home maintenance tips to reduce claims and home insurance rates

10 Tips to Reduce Claims and Home Insurance Rates

Posted on October 10, 2019 by Jason Levine in Homeowners Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Inspections, Premiums, Travel, Vacation with No comments

There are a lot of factors that help determine your home insurance rates, but none are so easy to control as proper home maintenance.

Taking care of your home prevents wear and tear, damage, and the stress of having to deal with a middle-of-the-night emergency. When your home performs the way it should, you not only live better, you can breathe easier. And so can your insurance company when they consider how much of your risk they are taking on.

More claims lead to higher home insurance rates, so proper home maintenance is one way to keep your premiums down.
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