Insuring a Condo
When searching for condo insurance, there are some key elements that differ greatly from insuring a single-family home. Some questions to consider are whether or not you will renovate the…
Private Flood Insurance vs Federal Flood Insurance
How the Growing Market for Private Flood Insurance Affects Your Policy Since 1978, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) has regulated nationalized flood insurance plans. In recent years, however, flood insurance…
Mind the GAP
Understanding How GAP Insurance Covers Your Vehicle So you've just brought yourself a new car or truck. You've had it shipped directly to your front door, using a company like…
Insurance For Wildfires – Are You Already Covered?
Do you need separate insurance for wildfires? Wildfires are a concern in nearly any state. Even in urban areas, as we've seen in California, fires can rage right up to…
Protect Yourself from Uninsured Motorists
Do you need Uninsured Motorist Coverage? One in eight drivers on the road are uninsured, according to a 2017 report from the Insurance Research Council. Each day, thousands of these…
Continuing Education Class for Realtors
Fudge Insurance Hosts a Free Monthly Continuing Education Class For Realtors The real estate and insurance industries work closely on a regular basis. Our agency provides a valuable service to…
Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage? Water Damage Explained
When water damages a home, insurance may cover the problem in varying ways. The first step is to determine whether it's caused by flooding or other water-related problems. Flood insurance…
Umbrella Liability Policies—Should you Have One?
Doug Fudge, President of Fudge Insurance, recently gave an expert interview for the real estate developer, Reunion Resorts. In it, he urged homeowners to consider adding an umbrella liability policy…
Homeowner’s Insurance: How to File a Claim after a Hurricane
As we've seen from major storms in the past few years, and most recently, the catastrophic damage of Hurricane Florence, protecting your home from storm damage continues after the wind…
5 Questions to Ask When Filing an Auto Insurance Claim
Whether an auto accident is your fault or not, it sets in motion a chain of events that involve you and your insurance provider. If you are the one who…