While the economy seems to have recovered in recent years, there has been a considerable amount of chatter about a slowing housing market in the near future. Interest rates are expected to increase in 2019, which impacts the affordability of housing and may make some buyers reluctant to enter the housing market. When prospective buyers […]
Month: March 2019
How Insurance Carriers Can Help Property Owners Prepare for Tornado Season
Tornado season has officially arrived, as evidenced by the eight tornadoes (including one that reached an EF-4 level) that ripped through Alabama and Georgia in early March and resulted in massive devastation and loss. While tornado season arrives in March, it typically peaks in April and runs through June. Insurance carriers can add a lot […]
Why Homes Burn Faster Than They Used To
According to the most recent data from the U.S. Fire Administration, there were more than 1.3 million residential fires annually over the past three years. In addition, fire-related deaths are 10 percent higher than they were in 1980. There’s no question that homes are burning faster than they used to, but why? Contributing Factors to […]
Use A Residential Inspection To Win More P&C; Insurance Opportunities
Thanks to the internet, today’s consumers are more knowledgeable and informed than ever when it comes to making insurance decisions. Insurance carriers are facing an increasingly competitive marketplace, especially in the homeowner’s insurance space. In fact, research shows that nearly half of homeowners will shop prices of different insurers at the renewal of their homeowner’s […]