Why did my Homeowners Insurance premium increase?

Homeowners Insurance premium increase

If you own a home you’ve noticed that homeowners insurance premiums have been increasing. It’s actually happening across the US and with every carrier. In the video we explain why we are all seeing increases in homeowners premiums. 5 reasons…

Workers Comp – 4 Things to start off correctly

Workers Comp 4 things you need to know

In South Carolina, every employer should carry Workers Comp to protect employees, the company and the business owner. South Carolina does require all employers to carry Workers Comp once the employer has 4 or more employees. These employees can be…

What is an “Insurance Hard Market”

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We are in an “insurance hard market“. In simple terms, a hard market is when more carriers decline or restrict insurance offerings. Characteristics are dramatic premium increases; underwriting restrictions increasing and more binding suspensions on certain products or in targeted…

Understanding Workers Comp in South Carolina

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Who Needs Workers’ Comp in South Carolina? South Carolina employers are required to carry workers’ compensation if they have 4 or more employees, whether full or part-time. This applies when payroll is at least $3,000.00 annually. However, there are limited…

Homeowners Insurance Coverage A? What does that do?

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Coverage A or Dwelling Replacement. What is it? What does it do? Watch the video above for a quick summary of what Coverage A is. Dwelling insurance, also known as dwelling coverage or Coverage A, is the portion of your…

5 Rules Every Landlord Should Live By

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Rental properties across the Columbia, SC and Lexington, SC, areas are exploding.   So many people want to live near our great attractions: University of South Carolina, Fort Jackson, Lake Murray, downtown Columbia, Irmo, Chapin, Lexington, SC.  All amazing places. Being…

Will my credit rating change my insurance rates?

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I was recently asked this question by one of our Safe Harbor Insurance Advisors clients, and thought I would share the answer here for our readers. There are a lot of things that go into homeowners and auto insurance rates, one…