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Helping Clients Navigate Marketplace Open Enrollment | Solstiuce

Solstice Insurance Broker

Brokers should advocate for clients year-round, assisting with claims and policy updates. Be the Lighthouse In the often murky waters of insurance jargon and policy complexities, your role as an insurance broker is akin to a lighthouse. Be proactive about policy updates that might affect them.

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Home Insurance Coverage Gaps You Might Not Know Exist—Until It’s Too Late

TGS

Whether you’re a first-time homeowner or have held a policy for decades, it’s crucial to understand what your home insurance doesn’t cover just as much as what it does. Flood Damage: Not Covered by Standard Policies Here’s the big one. Many insurers in hurricane-prone areas carve out windstorm damage from standard home insurance.

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Common Commercial Insurance Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them)

Mark Jackson Insurance Agency

From underinsuring key assets to misunderstanding policy exclusions, commercial insurance missteps can leave your business exposed to financial loss. If you suffer a loss and your coverage doesn’t reflect your property’s true value, you may be left paying out of pocket. In many cases, it doesn’t.

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Commissioner Lara moves to protect wildfire survivors from debris removal program insurance costs

American Agents Alliance

According to the Departments Consumer Alert, If you agree to participate in the Program and sign the Countys Right of Entry (ROE) form, you will have no out-of-pocket costs. The Countys debris removal program requests that property owners sign a Right of Entry Form to begin the process.

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Actual Cash Value vs. Replacement Value: What’s the Difference, and Where Does Market Value Fit In?

TGS

If that same TV gets zapped by lightning, a replacement value policy might cover the full $1,000 to buy a new one with similar features. Replacement value policies tend to cost more because they offer beefier coverage. Premium Costs : ACV policies usually have lower premiums, making them easier on your budget.

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9 mental health insurance questions consumers should ask

Healthinsurance.org

How can I find out if my health plan covers mental health treatment? Total out-of-pocket costs and how those costs are distributed vary greatly from one plan to another. And as is the case for any type of care, total out-of-pocket exposure varies by plan. Does most health insurance cover therapy and medication?

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Understanding Retail Shop & Salon Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide for UK Business Owners

Protect Commercial Insurance

Lets dig into the key components that typically make up a robust retail shop insurance policy. Public Liability Insurance Public Liability Insurance is one of the cornerstones of a comprehensive retail insurance policy. Introduction Hello, savvy UK business owners! That’s where retail shop and salon insurance come into play.