At Van Beurden Insurance Services, Inc., we like to think we have been able to combine the best of both worlds: the resources of a large company with the commitment and family tradition of a smaller firm. Our philosophy is that happy, experienced, and dedicated employees provide optimum
We recently received correspondence from Travelers Insurance stating a customer contacted them praising one of their Claim Professionals. “Thank you so much for your professionalism and prompt response to my communications. It has been a pleasure working with you to solve the issues surrounding this traumatic event. For that reason, I have recommended you
People who own valuable possessions such as jewelry, antiques, paintings and other fine arts need broader coverage than what a basic homeowner’s policy provides. Although most homeowners’ insurance policies will pay for items damaged by losses such as fire and theft, scheduling these items expands coverage to protect additional losses such
Congress will be adjourning without passing a bill that will reauthorize the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
Is your home insured to Replacement Cost? According to the Insurance Journal, the California Department of Insurance is proposing regulations to ensure that homeowners have more accurate replacement values for their homes as under-insured homes are becoming a problem. With the recent down turn in the real estate market there is
With the recent earthquakes in Haiti and Chile, many of my clients have called and asked if their Homeowner’s policy covers Earthquake coverage. Many people may not realize that most Homeowners, as well as Renter’s and Condo policies, do not include earthquake coverage and it must be purchased separately, either
According to a bulletin just received from Fidelity Property & Casualty Insurance Company: Three of the nation’s largest lending authorities have issued guidance to administer the federal flood insurance regulations during the current NFIP lapse in authority. Although each lending authority notes considerations, the consensus is, in most cases, loan
Due to the hiatus until the re-authorization of the NFIP has occurred, we will not be able: Issue new policies Increase coverage on existing policies Issue renewal policies If you have an escrow closing between 3/28 and 4/12 in a designated flood hazard area you will not be able to secure flood