Insurance claims

Most people assume that having replacement value property insurance means that even if something happens, they're in good shape. After all, replacement value should pay for a brand new version of whatever you lost, right? But when it comes to buildings, including homes, both new and old, this isn't always the case. If you're a property owner, it's important to know about ordinance or law coverage and how it applies to you. Failure to understand when and where ordinance and law coverage is necessary may mean that if your home or commercial building is damaged, you don't have the coverage you need.
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Your home or business is damaged. Your first priority is to get it fixed right away, so you call a contractor to assess the situation and give you an estimate on the repair cost. It makes sense: the insurance company will want one anyway, right? But this simple process may turn into a nightmare, depending on how you handle it.
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Getting the right auto insurance is an important decision. That's why you can always expect more with insurance through AAA Auto and Home insurance in Jackson MI. You can always count on our agents to evaluate your specific needs and find you the right coverage at the right price. Michigan's auto insurance system is one of a kind. Michigan drivers enjoy unparalleled benefits, but also pay some of the highest rates in the nation. While Michigan's No-Fault system offers generous benefits after an accident, it can be complex, expensive, and difficult to understand at times. Michigan is a No-Fault state, but many people don't fully understand what that entails.No-Fault is a form of insurance where individuals who are injured in an auto-related accident receive benefits from their own auto insurer regardless of who is at fault. Most states require an injured person to seek recovery from an at-fault driver, while Michigan auto insurance provides prompt payment for injured parties by allowing those parties to recover directly from their own insurance company.

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When you choose Progressive to protect your cars with a Progressive Insurance Agent in Jackson MI, you have a say in how you want your claim handled:

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Spring is just around the corner, and it’s time to make sure your tires are ready to handle the curves. Accumulated debris, uneven roads and drastic changes in temperature (Michigan, no way!), can all affect their integrity. Routine tire maintenance will not only help you get the most out of your tires, but can also keep you safe while on the Oakland County roads.
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Of course gutters are not necessary for every house, but most houses need some kind of rain guttering system, especially in Michigan. If you notice the erosion of soil around your foundation, cement breaking up or dirt splattered on your siding, don't wait, your house is telling you it needs gutters to stay healthy.
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Snow shoveling is not for the faint of heart-literally. According to Dr. Thomas Esposito of Loyola University's Stritch School of Medicine, an average of 11,500 people visit U.S. emergency rooms each year for mishaps resultant from snow shoveling. Heart attacks, broken bones, and back injuries are just a few common consequences of shoveling sessions gone wrong. Bumps, blisters, sprains, and lacerations are also oft-cited injuries. And then there are the fatalities! Who knew this everyday wintertime chore could pose such danger?
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A standard homeowners insurance policy includes four essential types of coverage. They include:
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The first month of a new year is a time when we make resolutions to better tend to our physical and mental health, as well as the health of our relationships. We'll work out three times a week, we promise. We'll finally sign up for those guitar lessons we've been so shy about taking, we vow. We'll have regular Sunday dinners with the entire family, no ifs, ands, or buts.
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The cold, snowy winter months in Highland, Michigan can cause some unique challenges when it comes to taking care of your new home. Especially when you least expect the most recent Snowmageddon! Proper measures can help prevent damage to your home. Here are just a few home maintenance tips for winter that we have put together to help you with your winter home to-do list.
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Just imagine this scenario: You're driving to work early one morning, and you stop at a red light in Highland. The driver behind you still has sleep in his eyes, and doesn't hit his brakes in time. He crashes into the back end of your car, not too hard, but hard enough to raise some concern, and maybe even a curse word or two. You both get out of your vehicles and when you check your rear bumper for damage and see not even a scratch, you shake hands, get back in your cars, and finish the drive to work.
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Sometimes, what appears to be an impenetrably solid roof above your head actually has little openings through which the rain can leak. The same is true of some car insurance and homeowner's insurance policies; they can appear to provide sufficient coverage, but, in the event of an accident of some sort, you may find yourself drowning in debt. To avoid getting soaked by surprising expenses, use an umbrella; umbrella insurance, that is.
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Part of what makes our iPhones, Androids, and the like so convenient is their diminutive size. They fit easily into pockets and purses and are extremely portable. The undesirable flip side to their petite stature, however, is how easily they can be left behind and lost, not to mention stolen. Before notifying your insurance company about a lost or stolen device, however, you can try tracking it down.Taking these steps before hand will make finding a lost or stolen phone easier, whether you are in Milford, Highland, or anywhere else in the world.
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Who doesn’t love a vacation? At Schoen Insurance Agency, Inc., we have the Travel Insurance you need to feel protected on your trip. While planning that well need getaway, do not forget to insure the unpredictable.Through unanticipated travel delays, bad weather, lost luggage and medical emergencies in foreign countries, Schoen Insurance Agency, Inc. in Highland, MI 48357 can have you feeling worry free from the time to purchase your flight to the time you get home safely.
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In many parts of the country, water abounds as winter winds down. Melting snow and rain seem to make the whole world a watery place. Slushy, icy environments are common, making roads hazardous and driving a dangerous proposition. But too much water can even create problems in what seems like the safest of all places: home. When the quantity of water in and around your home is too much for your water removal systems to deal with, you have what is known as water back up.
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Download Home Inventory Worksheet (Excel) Keeping a home inventory is an important exercise that aids you in three ways:
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It is a good idea to take an inventory of your personal possessions, at least annually. Keeping a current inventory benefits you in three ways:
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