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Captive Agent vs. Independent Agent: What’s the Difference and Why Does It Matter?

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TGS Insurance Blog Captive Agent vs. Independent Agent: Whats the Difference and Why Does It Matter? When it comes to buying insurance, the options can feel overwhelming. But before diving into the nitty-gritty details of coverage, theres one crucial decision to make: working with a captive agent vs independent agent.

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Jewelry Insurance: Protecting More Than Precious Metals

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A slip, a loss, or even theft? Thats where jewelry insurance steps in. Insurance policies for jewelry can vary, but most provide coverage for common risks, such as: Loss : Ever misplaced a ring at the gym or dropped an earring at a bustling party? Jewelry insurance can help replace the item, even if its never found.

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How Home Renovations Can Affect Your Homeowners Insurance Policy

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However, for many home renovation projects, you will need to inform your insurance agent. Whether it’s a big project involving reconstruction of part of your home, or a small project that will increase the value of your home or personal property, your renovation will affect your homeowners insurance. New Home Value?

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Builder’s Risk Insurance in Tennessee: A Broker’s Guide 

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Job sites that are under construction are prone to things like fire, theft, and vandalism. All of which can cost their property or business owners millions of dollars in losses without adequate insurance coverage. This is why the popularity of Builder’s Risk insurance is growing.

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10 Factors That Affect Homeowners Insurance Premiums in Florida

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These features reduce the risk of significant damage or theft, meaning less risk for the insurance company. If you’ve filed multiple claims in the past, insurers may view you as a higher risk, which can raise your rates. Deductible Amount Your deductible is the amount you pay out of pocket before your insurance kicks in.

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Creating a Home Inventory

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TGS Insurance Blog Creating a Home Inventory: Why Its the Key to Smart Insurance Planning Think about this for a moment: If your home were affected by a fire, theft, or natural disaster, could you list every item you own from memory? Most people cant. Thats where a home inventory comes in.

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Why and How Your Zip Code Affects What You’ll Pay for Car Insurance

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Factors Within Zip Codes Affecting Car Insurance Crime rates in different areas: The level of crime in your neighborhood influences how much you pay for car insurance. If your area has more crime, such as car theft and vandalism, the cost of your insurance may go up because you are more likely to have to make a claim.

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