Overview of Renters Insurance

Renters insurance is quite a common type of insurance. Property management companies often require renters to obtain and maintain renters insurance coverage in order to live in their rental properties. This is generally because the renter’s insurance protects the property management company from liability, but it benefits the renter as well. Renters insurance covers a renter’s personal property in the event of theft thus allowing the renter to have peace of mind when away from their apartment. Renters insurance also covers expenses such as a renter’s cost of living in the event that the renter must temporarily relocate because of fire damage.

One factor that people always discuss when it comes to insurance is cost. Thankfully, the cost of renters insurance in Cincinnati, OH is fairly low and typically ranges from a minimum of fifteen dollars a month to a maximum of thirty dollars a month. This is extremely affordable for almost all renters. Thus, the cost of a renters insurance policy is usually not a deciding factor in whether or not someone is able to obtain renters insurance. However, as with all insurance, the cost of the policy is an important point to cover when examining renters insurance as a whole.

Coverage is another major part of any discussion on insurance. For $15-30 a month, the average renter’s insurance plan provides $100,000 of personal liability coverage and $15,000 of personal property coverage. For the low monthly cost, renters insurance, even the basic plans, provides an excellent amount of coverage for renters. Additionally, renters insurance also provides approximately $1000-2000 of coverage for medical bills in these basic plans.

Many people want to get renters insurance in Cincinnati, OH. If you are interested in getting renters insurance, Advantage Insurance Network is the company for you since they have years of experience helping customers with renters insurance. To find out more, call Advantage Insurance Network at 513.922.9460.

What is Condo Association Insurance?

If you oversee a condo association or have recently been appointed to the board condo association insurance may be a topic that comes up. However, unless you are involved with the association, you may not understand what this is. At Advantage Insurance Network, serving the Cincinnati, OH area, we are happy to help you understand the different types of insurance products that we offer. Here is a bit more information on what condo association insurance is. 

What is Condo Association Insurance?

A condo association is required to care for, maintain and repair certain parts of the condo building. In most cases, these are common areas or items used by the building. This may be the exterior of the building, any elevators in the condo, the roof and common sewer or water lines. If one of these items is damaged due to a tree falling on the building, a storm or some other reason aside from lack of maintenance, condo association insurance steps in to help pay for those repairs, much like homeowners insurance would step in and pay for the damages. 

What is the Benefit of Condo Association Insurance?

The biggest benefit is that your condo association has peace of mind that the building is covered in the event of a catastrophic event. Without this type of insurance, you would have to have enough money set aside in reserve funds to cover these events. It can take time for newer buildings to build up this amount of money, and in the meantime, the money needed for proper maintenance may not be available. This type of insurance allows cash to flow where it is needed, rather than large emergency funds.  

If you oversee a condo association, be sure to take the time to obtain quotes from various companies and compare rates and policies. If you are looking to obtain a quote for condo association insurance in the greater Cincinnati, OH area, call Advantage Insurance Network today. 

Three Things to Do to Prepare for Spring Leasing Season

For a lot of people, the end of the spring means it is almost time to start looking for a new rental apartment or home. For students, it is the end of the semester and they are getting ready to go home for the summer, and for everyone else, many leases are coming to an end. But whether you are about to renew your current lease or get yourself a new one, here are three things you can do to prepare.

1. Reorganize

If you are nearing the end of your lease and are planning on either staying or finding a new place, it is time to take a look at your stuff. When you first moved in, you had the necessities, but over the year you have probably accumulated a few extra belongings. Spring is a great opportunity to get rid of some things you don’t want, and to organize the things you want to keep. 

2. Cleaning

Even if you clean everyday, places such as corners, ceilings, closets and other nooks and crannies can get dirty. Spring is the perfect time of year to do a deep clean. After all, you have just reorganized your stuff, so you should have plenty of room to clean a little extra.

3. Insurance

Every renter needs renter’s insurance. While the property you are renting is usually covered in your lease, your possessions inside that property are not. A lot of places in the Cincinnati, OH area even require insurance in the lease. Spring is a great time to renew or find a great rental insurance company. Advantage Insurance Network serving Cincinnati, OH would love to be that company.

If you have any questions about renters insurance or need a quote, contact Advantage Insurance Network today.

Having Health Insurance Can Preserve Your Good Health

Something you may not have considered before is the overall health benefits of having health insurance. Most people realize that having health insurance is a great idea, but did you know that people that keep health insurance coverage tend to be healthier? 

Maintain Good Health

The reason that people with health insurance are overall healthier is that they have access to preventative care that their coverage provides. Most insurance companies allow you to schedule regular checkups and screening for health conditions as part of their health insurance policy. This helps them keep their costs down by catching health conditions early on. When these conditions are detected early they are much easier and inexpensive to treat. People who wait to address serious health concerns are less healthy because they usually sustain serious damage to their overall health and well being as a result of their failure to participate in regular screenings and check-ups. Individuals with access to health insurance normally take full advantage of these allowed screenings and checkups because they want to lead healthy lives. It is a win-win situation for both the insurance company and the covered individual.

Health Insurance Coverage Pays Off

It may seem like a headache to have to pay your health insurance premiums monthly, but it will end up actually saving you money in the long run, and will help you lead a longer, healthier life. It is worth the investment in your self and your financial well being to maintain health insurance coverage. There are plenty of affordable plans on the market that will fit your individual needs. If you would like more information on health insurance coverage, contact Cincinnati, OH, Advantage Insurance Network.

If you want personalized service when selecting your health insurance coverage, you should call or stop by Cincinnati, OH, Advantage Insurance Network. The experienced and caring staff can help you get the coverage you need to enjoy good health for a lifetime.

Protect Your Disabled Loved One with Life Insurance

Life expectancy rates continue to rise. Currently, someone born in Cincinnati, OH can expect to live to the ripe old age of 76. If you are the primary caregiver for a physically or intellectually disabled loved one, this fact can be cause for great concern. Who will take care of your disabled loved one after you’re gone? Your life insurance policy can help provide financial support for your dependent adult.

Defraying the Financial Burden of Disability

Disabilities are expensive. The cost of equipment, specialized care, and frequent medical services can burden even the most affluent caregiver. Government payments like SSI and other assistance programs are helpful, but often don’t cover the full cost associated with raising a disabled person’s quality of life. It’s up to the caregivers to make up the difference with their personal income.

When a caregiver passes away, the cost of living for the disabled person does not change. Savings and trust accounts can help. However, it’s often difficult for people in these situations to save any meaningful amounts of money. An active life insurance policy will pay directly to your loved one or their designated caregiver. These funds can be used for medical payments, housing, or anything else they may need.

Ensuring Your Loved One’s Future

Caregivers should investigate their options before committing to any insurance policy or extended care plan. In some circumstances, inheritance money can affect their ability to receive certain types of government assistance. In these cases, a trust fund can be set up in your loved one’s name. The insurance would be paid out to the trust. The money could then be accessed by your loved one when needed, without compromising any other necessary payments they receive. The experts at Advantage Insurance Network can help you decide the best strategy for your situation.

Make sure all the special people in your life are taken care of after you’re gone. The representatives at Advantage Insurance Network can help you customize an insurance package that protects all the things you hold dear. Contact our office in the Cincinnati, OH area today.

Will I Need Additional Coverage with My Renter’s Association Insurance Policy?

Renters living in an apartment complex or home in Cincinnati, OH can definitely benefit from having their own policy. But what exactly is the renter responsible for? What duty falls upon the landlord? Will I need excess coverage where my rental policy falls short? If you are renting, it is beneficial for you to look into the benefits of having renter’s insurance. Advantage Insurance Network has your questions answered below.

Renter’s policies usually cover the same things a home insurance policy would cover. Things that have been damaged, destroyed, or stolen from your home are an example of these things. Other things covered by a renter’s policy? The legal liability in the case that someone is injured on your property. One of the benefits of renter’s insurance is that in the case of a lawsuit, the insurance company must provide the renter with defense.

Renter’s insurance is not required by law in Cincinnati, OH, but many landlords will require tenants to obtain some before their move-in. This requirement is often written into the lease agreement the tenant signs.

With all of these rules in place, do you really need more coverage for your rented place of residence? Renter’s insurance covers your belongings, but what about the structure of the building such as walls and flooring? In the case of renters and landlords, the responsibility to insure falls upon the owner of the home. The building owner will probably have a policy to protect the building in the case of a fire or flood. The owner of your apartment complex or home is also responsible for general liability.

If you have more questions, contact Advantage Insurance Network today.

What Can You Do To Protect Your Condo?

 Condos are a great convenient living option for many people. Keeping your condo safe and secure begins with a great renter insurance plan or condo insurance plan. In addition to that, here a few other steps you can take to make sure your condo is a safe haven.

Install and Check Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors are the first line of defense in protecting your condo from unnecessary fire risks. Smoke detectors are only as effective as their maintenance, however. Installing smoke detectors properly is only the first step. Smoke detectors should be checked regularly to ensure that batteries are operating properly.

Install Carbon Monoxide Detector

Carbon Monoxide has been called the silent killer because those who fall victim to these toxic fumes rarely realize that they are even in danger. Carbon Monoxide is a deadly gas that can build up in a room or home. Once this fume reaches dangerous levels it can become lethal for those inside. A carbon monoxide detector can alert homeowners to levels of carbon monoxide inside the home.

Install Security System

If your condo did not come with a security system, then making the effort to install and activate one is a great way to keeping your home safe. Security systems add an extra layer of protection to your home and alert rescue workers if there is an emergency.

Good Lighting

Good exterior lighting is essential to keeping a safe environment in your condo. Interior lighting is also necessary to avoid accidents at night within your condo. Keep light bulbs checked regularly in your interior and exterior fixtures.

Be Neighborly

Getting to know your neighbors is also a great way to make sure that your condo is a safe place while you’re home and while you’re away. Neighbors are a great support system to help you keep your place and the entire complex a safer place.

For more information on how to insure your condo contact an agent today at Advantage Insurance Network serving the Cincinnati, OH area. 

Boat Insurance: Why you need it

You may not be worried about theft or damage to your boat and its contents, but your exposure to liability risks remains. Without insurance coverage, your life savings and passengers in the vessel as well will be in danger. Advantage Insurance Network, Cincinnati, OH has custom boat insurance policies to cover you, your boat, personal possessions and passengers too.
While there is not much emphasis on the need to have boat insurance in some states, there are several reasons why you need such coverage.

Coverage For Bodily Injury
In the event of an accident, passengers inside your boat may be injured, and if you are found to be legally liable, this policy will help you pay for injuries that other persons have suffered. Also, a lawsuit may be filed, and we will offer necessary representation to defend you at our expense. As a result, you do not have to worry about the cost obligation or the technicalities of dealing with such a case, because our agents assume these responsibilities fully.

Coverage For Damage Or Loss
Most probably, there will be damages to other people’s property as well as your own after being involved in a boat accident, and this will be accompanied by losses too. Boat insurance will cover for property damage to others, in addition to payment for fuel spills resulting from the impact. You will also be compensated for personal property that was damaged or lost aboard the watercraft.

Affordable Coverage
Advantage Insurance Network, Cincinnati, OH offers affordable boat insurance products, to suit the needs of individual boat owners. Besides, we have excellent boat insurance solutions that keep us ahead of the park, and you can find suitable cover from the options available, depending on your financial capability. 
We would love to have you on board so, call us today to discuss a cover for your boat and any inquiries on the same as well.

Can I Take Out a Life Insurance Policy on My Ex-Spouse to Benefit Our Children?

One of the questions that we are frequently asked at Advantage Insurance Network, serving the greater Cincinnati, OH area, is whether you can take out a life insurance policy on an ex-spouse to benefit the children. Many ex-spouses are concerned that if their ex-passes away, the children will lose out on child support or financial support throughout their life. If you are wondering if you can do this, there are two things you need to know. 

What the Divorce Decree States

If you are trying to determine if you can take out a life insurance policy on your ex, one of the first places you may want to look is the divorce decree. In many cases, your ex is required to maintain any existing life insurance policies that benefit you or the children. If there are none in place, your decree may state you can obtain one with you and/or the children as the beneficiaries. 

If Your Ex Will Allow It

If your divorce decree does not state anything about a life insurance policy, you will want to talk to your ex about it. If you agree to pay the premiums and it benefits the children, they may have no issue with you doing it. However, if they do not want you to, there typically is nothing you can do about it. In most cases, you have to have their permission or consent in order to take out a life insurance policy on them. 

If you are looking to take out a life insurance policy on either yourself or your ex-spouse to benefit your children in the greater Cincinnati, OH area, Advantage Insurance Network would love to help. Call us today and one of our friendly agents will help you get started. 

Is My Boat Covered While on Land?

People living in Cincinnati, OH are not required by law to carry insurance on their boat, and if your vessel is very small or has a modest-sized engine or none at all, your homeowner’s insurance may provide some coverage on your boat. In most cases, however, you are going to need a separate policy. Your boat insurance will cover the damage that you cause to another person’s boat or property, and it will pay for costs related to bodily injury. In addition, your boat will be protected if it is harmed in an accident or by running aground.

When Your Boat is out of the Water

Your boat can still be protected when it is on land, but it is most likely that this coverage will not come from your boat insurance policy. Even if you have insurance on your yacht, it will probably only cover that vessel while it is in the water. When your craft is being transported and something happens, the risk is transferred and assumed by your auto insurance policy.

If the boat is parked on your property, the limited indemnification provided by your homeowner’s policy will not extend to your personal possessions if they are stolen or vandalized. The best reassurance you can have for your boat while on land is an umbrella policy that will work alongside your homeowners or automobile insurance to pay all costs related to any sort of damage. 

Advantage Insurance Network is a Trusted Provider of Boat Insurance

Advantage Insurance Network has valuable experience in serving the people of Cincinnati, OH with their various insurance needs, and it will be our pleasure to go above and beyond for you. We invite you to call us or to visit our office location to discuss the particulars of your insurance requirements.