Month: July 2015

With more wildfires scorching California, are you ready?

Wildfire season in California is not limited to late summer and early fall anymore. The Golden State is turning brown in the midst of one of the most severe droughts on record.  From January 1 through the end of July, California firefighters have responded to nearly 3,900 blazes, which is

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What you need to know about floater insurance

We all know it’s crucial to make sure your home is fully protected with homeowners insurance. But these policies can have gaps in them. Many don’t cover all your possessions. To make sure your valuable items are covered, consider obtaining additional coverage called “floater insurance.” Most basic homeowners insurance policies have

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Canary: A home security system with a big drawback

The smart-home market is on fire these days, with countless innovative gadgets available. The category includes the “Internet of Things,” automated-home products and DIY home security. Canary belongs to the last group. Originally anIndiegogo contender looking for $100,000, it eventually accrued 20 times that amount and started shipping to backers

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Canary: A home security system with a big drawback

The smart-home market is on fire these days, with countless innovative gadgets available. The category includes the “Internet of Things,” automated-home products and DIY home security. Canary belongs to the last group. Originally anIndiegogo contender looking for $100,000, it eventually accrued 20 times that amount and started shipping to backers

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What you need to know about floater insurance

We all know it’s crucial to make sure your home is fully protected with homeowners insurance. But these policies can have gaps in them. Many don’t cover all your possessions. To make sure your valuable items are covered, consider obtaining additional coverage called “floater insurance.” Most basic homeowners insurance policies have

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The 3 Top Risks to Client Art Collections

By JoAnn Streem, Vice President,  ACE Private Risk Services and Michelle Impey, Fine Arts Director, ACE Private Risk Services As art markets draw increased attention with record-setting auction prices, wealthy individuals and families are increasingly turning to valuable collections of paintings, sculptures and other classes of fine art for investment diversification

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