July 2018 | All Nation Insurance

Common Home Insurance Mistakes

by Manuel Gonzalez | Jul 5, 2018 | Florida Insurance, Miami Insurance, Uncategorized

Purchasing a house is typically one of the biggest purchases you’ll make in life. Homes are for the most part thought to be valuable assets or investments that require protection. This protection typically comes in the form of home owner’s insurance, but there are many aspects that go into purchasing the right insurance. Here are some mistakes that homeowners may make.

Not Having Insurance At All

One of the worst mistakes that someone owning a home can make is to not invest in any type of insurance. You not only have your home to protect, but also all the investments inside, so if any kind of accident happens, not having insurance will leave you in a tough spot.

Underinsured

You should always get enough home insurance so that it will cover the amount needed to build your home. Know how much that figure is, and if you are underinsured, be sure to add more coverage. You can find out how much it would cost to rebuild your house by using a professional cost estimator. It will probably be more accurate than going through a realtor to get the price.

Choosing the Cheapest Option

Even if you want to save money, going with the cheapest policy is probably not the best option. You need to look at more than just the price when you’re shopping around for an insurance policy because not all policies are created equal.

Not Understanding Your Policy

Insurance can be confusing, especially when it comes to home insurance. Be sure that you completely understand what your policy covers and look into the fine print when you are choosing a home insurance policy.

Ignoring Flood Coverage

You should always get a flood policy, even if you don’t live in an area that floors often. However, it’s important to have it just in case, and the good news is that if you don’t live in a high-risk area getting a flood policy should be inexpensive.

Could your home or workspace be exposed to asbestos?

by Manuel Gonzalez | Jul 5, 2018 | Florida Insurance, Miami Insurance, Uncategorized

Could your home or workspace be exposed to a cancer causing material?

Asbestos is a dangerous mineral that occurs naturally and was used frequently in building materials from 1930 to 1980. It was discovered that asbestos is dangerous to human health and can put people at risk for developing a cancer, mesothelioma.

You could potentially be at risk for asbestos exposure if you are living in a building that was developed between the 50-year span of 1930 to 1980. Asbestos can resist fire, heat, and similar extreme conditions, which is why it was used in many building materials such as insulation, cement, wallpaper, tiles, piping, and more. You might be wondering how dangerous it is if you are living or working in a building that has asbestos-containing materials, and fortunately there is little risk present as long as the materials remain undisturbed. However, if the material is disturbed it can cause dust to enter the airflow which can then get lodged in your lungs, putting you at risk for developing mesothelioma.

There is only one cause known for mesothelioma, and that is asbestos exposure. It can take over 20 years for symptoms of the illness to show and the illness can manifest itself in the lungs, the heart, or the abdominal cavity. There have been many lawsuits tied to asbestos exposure, but due to the complicated nature of asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, the coverage available is largely dependent on the individual case.

There are certain steps that you can take to protect yourself and your workers from asbestos exposure. You can have the building tested if it was constructed between 1930 and 1980. Upon finding out that you do have asbestos containing materials, you can use a trained and licensed professional to approach the situation. If the materials are in “good condition” and remaining in place then they pose little harm to human health, but it is still important to have the building tested every now and then.

Remember, there is no safe amount of asbestos to be exposed to. Everyone is responsible for their workspace safety, so if you feel that your building is at risk of having asbestos containing materials, reach out to someone and be sure to get the building tested.

Types of Insurance for a Small Business

by Manuel Gonzalez | Jul 5, 2018 | Business Insurance, Florida Insurance

If you own a small business, you might be wondering what types of insurance you should have so that you, your employees, and your assets are protected. There are many different types of insurances out there, and it can be overwhelming to know how much protection is too little, and how much is just unnecessary for your particular business. However, there are some basic types of insurance that every kind of small business needs to consider.

General Liability Insurance

No matter how small your business is, you need to have liability insurance because it will protect you with defense and damages if you, your employees, or your products cause or are said to cause harm to anyone.

Worker’s Compensation

If you are employing anyone, it is very important to have worker’s compensation insurance. It will provide insurance to employees who are injured on the job and it provides them with financial replacement and medical benefits instead of allowing the employee to sue you for the incident. Even if you trust your employees and don’t think they would ever get hurt or do anything to hurt you, this is a type of insurance that you need. Things happen you don’t want to get into a lawsuit or a situation of non-compliance.

Professional Liability Insurance

Professional liability insurance is also known as professional indemnity insurance or errors and omissions. You need this type of insurance if your business provides any kind of service or advice. This insurance will protect you against a client who is making a negligence claim.

Property Insurance

This type of insurance is important if you own your own your own business building, but it can also be important if you have any sort of equipment that belongs to your business such as computers or inventory. Property insurance will protect you if your space or business-related property is damaged, stolen, or vandalized.