Homeowners Insurance Pitfalls: Day 2 - Will Your Jewelry be Replaced?

Posted: December 2, 2016

Every basic home insurance policy comes with some personal property coverage, but your average homeowners policy will not cover every type of property and often limits the amount it will pay out for certain types of losses. Cindy Koegel, a Gillman insurance Problem Solver, sees this commonly create issues with fine jewelry that is lost or stolen. “In the event of a loss, say your...

Would You Confront a Burglar?

Posted: November 9, 2016

You are laying down in your bed, surrounded by a plush comforter, and watching your favorite late night TV show on a typical Wednesday night. Your doors are locked and the alarm is on. At that very moment, you couldn’t feel more secure. But then, just as you turn off the television and get cozied up to your pillow, the beeping sound of your alarm...

Understanding a Burglar: Most Common Habits

Posted: November 2, 2016

One thing every Atlanta homeowner fears is a break-in by an unwelcome visitor. We want to share this infographic breaking down “A Burglar’s Quest.” Theoretically, the better we understand a typical intruder, the better equipped we are when it comes to defense. As you’ll see, 443,717 residencies were burglarized at night in 2010. Overall, there was a burglary every 14.6 seconds! Residential properties were 73,9%...

Avoid Alarm Company "Got-ya-s!"

Posted: October 26, 2016

Installing a home alarm system is something we may suggest to our Atlanta home insurance clients. Not only can it save our clients money on home insurance, but it can act as an extra layer of protection for all living situations. National survey findings support the impression that homeowners have a lot of confidence in their home security systems. The survey revealed that 8 out of...

Free Ways to Prepare Your Home for Potential Disaster

Posted: February 25, 2016

The Insurance Information Network of California suggests five expense-free steps that will help you protect your home. Of course, we are passing these tips your way because these steps apply to any homeowner in the United States. “In today’s economy, everyone has to make some tough cuts,” said Candysse Miller, IINC executive director, in a statement. “But you don’t have to spend a fortune—or in some cases, anything—to help...