Should I Purchase Flood Insurance If I’m Not in a Flood Zone?
Posted: August 16, 2023
Should I Purchase Flood Insurance If I’m Not in a Flood Zone?Flood insurance covers direct physical loss to your home structure and belongings caused by flooding. If the area where you live is not in a flood zone, you may think you are safe from flooding. The fact is that flooding is the most common natural disaster in the country. Many flood-related insurance claims come from areas with a low to moderate flood risk. What Does...
Why Do I Need Separate Flood/Earthquake Insurance?
Posted: August 20, 2019
Why Do I Need Separate Flood/Earthquake Insurance?A number of disasters are covered under the typical homeowners insurance policy, but not everything. If you live in a flood zone or an area prone to earthquakes, you will need to purchase separate flood insurance or earthquake insurance. Our experienced agents can help ensure you have the coverage you need at the best available rates. What Disasters Are Covered By Homeowners Insurance? Although individual...
Do I Need Flood Insurance?
Posted: November 19, 2018
Do I Need Flood Insurance?You might think you don't need flood insurance if you live in an area that is considered "high and dry." Although some areas are more susceptible to flooding than others, flooding can occur anywhere. With heavy rains, spring thaws, or rapid accumulation of rain after a wildfire, flooding can occur in places that are not generally considered at risk. How Does Flood Insurance Differ from...
Basic Guidelines For Purchasing Flood Insurance
Posted: November 16, 2016
Basic Guidelines For Purchasing Flood InsuranceDo you need flood insurance? Any home or business can be damaged by water incursions, even those located in a low to moderate flood risk area. If you have concerns about the possibility of flooding due to storm conditions, rising water, fast melting snow, mud, or other situations, getting flood insurance could save you thousands, tens of thousands, or more. Our local agents are here...
Possible Flood Conditions - Home and Auto Safety Tips
Posted: February 19, 2014
Possible Flood Conditions - Home and Auto Safety TipsAs the Chicagoland area braces for “powerhouse” storms in the next 24 hours, we have an increased risk for flooding due to the heavy rain and mild temperatures. The frozen ground will not be able to absorb all of the expected rain water, which can cause overland flooding into basements and below-grade garages. The record levels of snow that we’ve had this winter are making...