Safety equipment in your home can save lives as well as prevent extensive property damage. Being forewarned of a problem buys you valuable minutes, especially in a fire, to get everyone to safety. It also means the fire department can arrive more swiftly and can stop the blaze from consuming more of your home. Some safety equipment is actually required by law

PRESS RELEASE: October 24, 2012 - Every homeowner wants to ensure their house is as safe as it can be to protect their loved ones as well as their property. And while insurance is important to provide a safety net, no homeowner wants to file a claim. Fortunately, staying safe and avoiding claims...

A home insurance policy covers you for a wide variety of things; it includes coverage for liability, for your personal property, and for the house itself. But there are some things which are generally excluded from a home policy, and it’s vital that you know what they are. These 5 things...

It’s easy to walk in the door of a home and fall in love with it. It might have your dream kitchen, gleaming hardwood floors, the perfect open floor plan and that jetted tub you have been dreaming of. But that home could also have some hidden risks that you need to know about before you buy. Not knowing could...

A home is the biggest investment most people will make, and getting the right insurance policy to protect it is an important part of buying a new house. Most people don’t realize that there are various types of home policy and different levels of coverage...

PRESS RELEASE: August 10, 2012 - Summer brings plenty of opportunities for fun and recreation in the backyard; to enjoy all of those summer activities safely, it’s important to keep a few things in mind. Make every barbeque, swim, and patio gathering safer for everyone by following a few important safety tips...

Travel trailers and mobile homes can provide a real adventure that can take you anywhere you want to go with the comforts of home right behind you. They can range from simple to the most luxurious, but no matter what kind of home on wheels you have, it’s important to protect it. Do you know how...

Most people know what home insurance is for; it covers your home and its contents against a range of perils such as fire and theft. It also protects you from liability claims against you. But the average home insurance policy offers a lot more than the main coverage; there are a number of lesser-known perks to your home insurance that can make a big difference...

Fire is one of the most devastating things that can happen in any home. Although home insurance can rebuild the house and get homeowners back on their feet, there are precious memories and sentimental items that simply can’t be replaced...

PRESS RELEASE: June 6, 2012 - While most people spend a lot of time worrying about overpaying on auto insurance, fewer think about how much they could be saving on home insurance. InsuranceHotline.com reveals the top ten mistakes homeowners make that cause them to overpay on...