Take Action! after a water loss

We get dozens of calls a year from people with water problems...water in the basement, sump pump failures, leaky roof, damp walls, etc.....  There are a few action steps that people should take immediately to minimize the damage.  We are going to detail some of the most important first steps on this blog that should help you and minimize your insurance loss.

What's your water damage IQ?

We've spoken before about the difference between flood and sewer and water backup, but now I found a video from the Insurance Information Institute that does a good job of laying out some more examples that we deal with every day.

Don't worry so much about the dollar amounts offered in the video because those are dependent on so many different factors.  Also, let me know if videos and audio clips make the website more useful and informative than just straight articles and blog posts.

Protecting Against Water Damage

A lot of questions about water damage come into my mailbox, so I thought I would address a one of the most common. What is the difference between Flood and Sewer/Water Backup? One of them can be included in your policy and one has to be purchased separately.

After the jump we'll examine each one and let you know how to tailor your insurance policy to suit your needs.