Insurance Coverage: Water Damage v. Flood Damage

By Remmie Butchko, CIC Georgetown Insurance Service, Inc. Silver Spring, MD   There is often confusion over Property Insurance losses that involve water damage. For many property owners, flood damage and water damage get lumped into the same bucket. Basically, “my stuff got drenched and now it is a mess (or even destroyed).”  But in … Continue reading Insurance Coverage: Water Damage v. Flood Damage

National Preparedness Month: It’s Time to Review Your Insurance Coverage

September is recognized as National Preparedness Month. An initiative by Ready.gov, the month aims to encourage and remind Americans to prepare for disasters or emergencies at home, at work and in the community. This year’s theme is “Prepared, Not Scared” and its goal is to help homeowners and business owners develop a proactive plan of … Continue reading National Preparedness Month: It’s Time to Review Your Insurance Coverage

Preparedness Month: Check Your Insurance Coverage

As we discussed in our blog earlier this month, September is National Preparedness Month, an initiative by the Ready Campaign “designed to educate and empower the American people to prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies” (source). This week’s theme is ‘Check Your Insurance Coverage.’ If a disaster strikes, insurance is your first line of … Continue reading Preparedness Month: Check Your Insurance Coverage