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Tuesday, August 18, 2020

The Case for Installing Water Shutoff Devices

With this Chartwell Bulletin we are on a mission to convince our readers to install water detection devices not only to protect their homes (and condominiums) from water damage but to help reduce the rising cost of insurance. Insurance premiums are rising. READ MORE >>

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Thursday, December 5, 2019

A storm over housing codes

A lecture by the artist Rachel Harrison at the Art Institute whose work has been described by the Saatchi Gallery as drawing “from a wide range of influence, wittily combining art historical and pop cultural references through a diverse play of materials” referenced this 1995 article from the New York times. READ MORE >>

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Tuesday, November 5, 2019

Wildfire costs may cause more homeowners in California to lose their insurance

Wildfire costs may cause more homeowners in California to lose their insurance Homeowners insurance, already expensive in California, is becoming ever more costly and also less available following the wildfires and mudslides of 2017 and 2018, and that doesnâ€... READ MORE >>

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Friday, September 27, 2019

Pets Can Take a Big Bite Out of Your Home’s Resale Value

If you are thinking about getting a pet, add your home’s resale value and homeowners insurance to the list of items to consider. This article from The Wall Street Journal provides some helpful tips on how to redirect your dogs attention. Click here to read more. READ MORE >>

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Friday, February 8, 2019

Private Flood Insurance Gets Boost from Regulators

Will a new federal rule requiring mortgage lenders to accept private and government-backed policies?  We certainly hope so. The private sector flood insurance has been priced based upon risk, incentivizing homeowners to elevate homes and receive more preferred pricing. READ MORE >>

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Tuesday, February 5, 2019

How People Miscalculate Insurance Needs

 We found this in the Wall Street Journal archives and the subject matter is as timely as ever and we like Professor Olivia Mitchell’s haircut analogy to illustrate why your insurance deductibles should be high. READ MORE >>

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Thursday, August 23, 2018

Offering Practical Advice for Property Owners To Manage Risk

Gould and Ratner Construction Practice Co-Chair Ellen Chapelle recently authored “Insuring Construction Risks Through Commercial General Liability Policies” for the Practice Notes series published by Lexis Practice Advisor. READ MORE >>

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Hurricane Proof Homes?

Hurricane proof home? Did you read correctly?  It’s not a guarantee but experience has demonstrated that better protected homes withstand windstorms and hurricanes better than unprotected homes. However, better building materials are not inexpensive and costs may increase by as much as 15%. READ MORE >>

Friday, April 27, 2018

The fault that is being called the Tectonic time bomb

It’s all over the news that the 52 mile Hayward fault in California is potentially more dangerous than the San Andreas Fault.  2 million people live along the lesser known Hayward fault near Oakland and running through some of the most heavily populated urban centers of the Bay Area into Milpitas. READ MORE >>

Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Money (But Were Afraid to Ask)

While the article discusses a broad spectrum of financial matters. The section on insurance (rule 8) speaks to the point of insurance being used for the large life changing events and not for the small stuff. The purpose of insurance is to make sure that you are protected if you have a life-changing event. READ MORE >>

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