Imagine this Florida homeowner nightmare: One morning, you wake up to discover a stream of water creeping through the bathroom door. The culprit? A burst pipe. You open the door, and to your dismay, everything – the walls, the floor, your personal belongings – is damaged. In a panic, you call up a...
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Home for the Holidays: How Visitors Impact Your Insurance Policy
by People's Trust Marketing | Nov 10, 2015 Whether you’re hosting a holiday party or accommodating out-of-town family, opening your home up to guests presents a new set of risks that you may not think of on a day-to-day basis. Take, for example, the Griswold family of the “Vacation” movies. In...
7 Ways to Avoid Getting Caught in a Home Repair Insurance Scam
Filing a claim after a loss can be stressful. To avoid the hassle of having to hire a restoration contractor and coordinate repairs, many Florida homeowners seek out the help of a public adjuster. Public adjusters are insurance claims specialists who work independently from the homeowner’s...
Vacation and Second Home Insurance: What You Need to Know
by Guylaine Cadorette | Dec 28, 2020 How to Insure Your Second HomeMany people consider buying a second home for several reasons, including:Vacation homeRental propertyTax benefitsLong-term profitsFlexibility in where you liveNo matter what reason you choose to buy a second home, it's important to...
5 Halloween Home Insurance Hazards and How to Avoid Them
by PTI Marketing | Sep 25, 2019 Updated September 25, 2020 When you think of Halloween, do endless bags of candy, fun frights and creative costumes come to mind? If you’re a homeowner, you should also consider all those spooky Halloween home insurance hazards lurking in the dark. Here are five...
6 Surprising Factors That Can Impact Your Home Insurance Rate
by Guylaine Cadorette | Jul 19, 2016 Updated October 16, 2020Shopping for a new home is an exciting time for many Floridians, but few know that the home they choose could make or break their home insurance rates.Whether you’re searching for an already built home or planning to construct one from...
5 Ways to Save Money on Home Insurance
As the holiday season comes to a close, many Florida homeowners will be seeking out ways to revive their lifestyle – and their wallets. One of the biggest expenses Florida homeowners deal with is taking care of their homes. Fortunately, there are ways to reduce some of these costs, especially when...
People’s Trust Insurance Claims – Our Rapid Response Team is Ready
by BROOKE GOLD HASSON | Sep 16, 2015 Are you confident that your home will be properly cared for in the event of a loss? People’s Trust Insurance policyholders have peace of mind knowing that the Rapid Response Team will be there when they need to get their homes back to normal fast in the event...
Home Insurance Fraud: How to Spot the Scam
Home insurance fraud has become a prevalent problem in Florida, especially in recent years. According to industry estimates, property/casualty insurance fraud amounts to more than $30 billion a year nationwide – a hefty price tag that gets passed on to homeowners. Insurance fraudsters come in all...
Is Jewelry Covered by My Home Insurance Policy?
by BROOKE GOLD HASSON | Feb 17, 2015 Roses are red… violets are blue… my jewelry was just stolen… what should I do? As we say farewell to Valentine’s Day, many homeowners will be wondering, “Is this beautiful new piece of jewelry covered by my home insurance policy?” It Depends… While personal...