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Is “Lightening” a Named Peril in the Context of Property Insurance?
October 19, 2016
The peril of Lightning is included in nearly all policies whether “named peril” or of the “open peril” variety. In fact, named peril policies generally refer to the first peril insured as “Fire or Lightning” Lightning is a Named Peril because lightning strikes frequently result in fire. Fires is one of the causes of loss which led to the development Continue Reading
The peril of Lightning is included in nearly all policies whether “named peril” or of the “open peril” variety.
In fact, named peril policies generally refer to the first peril insured as “Fire or Lightning”
Lightning is a Named Peril because lightning strikes frequently result in fire. Fires is one of the causes of loss which led to the development of property insurance.
An Open Peril policy is broader in scope of coverage than a Named Peril contract. With an Open Peril policy, all causes of loss are covered, unless specifically excluded.
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“Am I covered if I drive someone else’s car?” Or, “Am I covered if someone else drives mine?”
Many don’t realize that the insurance industry is one of the country's most regulated business segments, especially in New York State. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYS DFS) wields significant control over the insurance business and has a stated goal of protecting consumers.
Most property insurance companies offer Actual Cash Value or Replacement Cost settlement options. Typically, insurance companies will require that you insure the property to the settlement value you choose. If you select Actual Cash Value, the amount you may be required to insure the property for will be less than the corresponding Replacement Value.
In that spirit, the Ryan Agency is sponsoring a Stearns BBQ Dinner pickup at our office on 57 Broadway Mall in Hornell on September 12th from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
Today, an individual’s credit history can play a more significant role than any one of those traditional factors. Good Credit Scores lead to a Positive Insurance score. A good Insurance Score greatly influences what someone will pay to insure their vehicles.
Insurance companies offer various discounts for which their policyholders may qualify.
Great Eight number Six (6) suggests taking a look at removing Comprehensive and Collision on Older Vehicles.
By reducing the number of claims in your insurance history, you can significantly affect your rates in the future.
Sometimes, this concept meets with resistance from policyholders. The thought of paying more in the event of a claim is off-putting to some. Even if that means I pay more for my insurance.
OK. Admittedly, this strategy doesn't benefit everyone, but it can be very beneficial for those it does. You may have unique home or auto insurance needs that prevent you from bundling with the same company. Alternatively… you might have a better rate without the bundle discount by splitting up your insurance between multiple carriers.
