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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

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

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

It’s no secret that U.S. home prices have rebounded from their recession lows, to the extent that some people are wondering if we’re in a new real estate bubble. The most recent data from the S&P/Case-Shiller U.S. National Home Price Index, which looks at all nine U.S. census divisions, noted

Homeowners know that having enough dwelling coverage to rebuild your home is important. So, too, is having a policy that covers loss of use and specific risks that apply, such as floods if you live in a designated flood plain. You’ll also want to make sure your home’s contents will

For most people, your home is your most valuable asset, so you need to make sure it is fully protected with homeowners insurance. A standard homeowners policy, also known as an HO3, insures against the basics like fires and theft. But, an HO3 policy has compensation limits — and that