Flooding is one of the most common and costly natural disasters, and standard homeowners insurance policies don’t cover flood damage. That’s where flood insurance comes in. Whether you live in a high-risk flood zone or a lower-risk area, having the…
Trampolines are a source of endless fun for kids and families, but they also come with significant risks. From the perspective of homeowners insurance, owning a trampoline can affect your liability coverage and your premiums. Understanding how insurers handle trampolines…
The Impact of Roof Age and Condition on Your Property Insurance When it comes to protecting your home, few elements are as critical as your roof. As the first line of defense against weather-related hazards, a roof’s age and condition…
Electric Bicycles, commonly referred to as “e-bikes”, are all the rage! According to recent reports, the sales of e-bikes are expected to surge over the next 3 years with estimates that over 130 million will be sold! Employees of our…
I’m pretty confident that if you asked anyone who has ever owned a rental property you would get an overwhelming response that it’s not as lucrative or easy as they thought it would be. In fact, owning a rental property…
I was recently asked this question by one of our Looker, Wolfe & Gephart clients, and thought I would share the answer here for our readers. There are a lot of things that go into homeowners and auto insurance rates,…
Why do my auto insurance rates keep going up even though my car is getting older? At Looker, Wolfe & Gephart , many of our clients ask this question so I would like to address it from a couple of…