From category archives: Florida Peninsula
Florida Peninsula is one of the top ten homeowners insurance carriers in Florida with over 100 years of combined insurance experience. We believe no homeowner should buy into an insurance policy without the right knowledge. As such, we’ve assembled a rich catalog of home insurance information in our homeowners insurance 101 blog. Learn the basics of homeowners insurance, from introductions to insurance terminology to details about coverage options and more.
Looking for the perfect home in the current real estate market can be intimidating. Knowing what to look for in your new home is important and can save you money on your monthly mortgage payments.
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Holiday headaches are part of the end of year fun. However, many of these headaches can be avoided or the stressors of these can be reduced by making good decisions regarding your homeowners insurance coverage.
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Learn from Florida Peninsula Insurance Company how Coverage F works in the event you need to file a claim should someone be injured on your property.
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As we are in the midst of the peak of Hurricane Season, it is important to understand what your homeowners insurance policy covers. You do not want to wait until the unexpected occurs to learn you may not have adequate coverage. As such, we would like to provide you with some information on Coverage D.
What is Coverage D?
Coverage D, or what is often referred to as “loss of use” or “additional living expenses” coverage provides coverage for the additional living expenses incurred, as a result of your home being deemed uninhabitable due to damage sustained from a covered peril. To learn more about Coverage D, please watch the video from Florida Peninsula’s Penny below.
What does “loss of use” coverage provide?
In the event you are displaced from your home due to a covered peril such as a windstorm or a fire, Coverage D will provide assistance for:
temporary residence
moving expenses
storage fees
transportation fees
other expenses associat ...
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As a homeowner, it is important you understand how your claim may be settled, prior to a loss occurring. Florida Peninsula Insurance Company explains what Recoverable Deprecation is in-depth and how it can benefit you.
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Your typical homeowner’s insurance policy usually does not cover students living off-campus, which is why it is essential to purchase a separate renter’s insurance policy.
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Florida Peninsula Insurance Company provides tips on creating a home inventory, which will assist policyholders when asked to provide proof of the items in their home should theft, damage, or a loss occur.
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Florida Peninsula Insurance provides some important information on choosing a homeowners insurance carrier as there are many factors homeowners will want to consider.
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Homeowners Insurance can be quite confusing. Learn about homeowners insurance deductibles, including Hurricane and All Other Perils Deductibles and how to determine the right deductible for your needs.
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Updated: April 1, 2020
Flooding is the most common and most costly natural disaster in the United States. Floods can occur for several reasons including storm surge from tropical storms and hurricanes, river overflow, or even heavy rainfall. Every home is at some risk of experiencing flood damage, and surprisingly, only a small percentage of homes are covered by flood insurance.
What is Flood Insurance?
Many homeowners believe their home insurance policy covers flood damage; however, a standard home insurance policy does not cover damages caused by floods. A separate flood insurance policy is needed to protect your home and possessions should they be damaged from rising water.
You do not need to live in a flood zone to experience flood damage. In fact, FEMA reports roughly 25% of all flood claims come from moderate to low-risk areas and living in Florida, you are at a greater risk to experience flood damage.
If you live in Florida, you need flood insurance. ...
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