October 21, 2024
ACA Open Enrollment 2025 – The Ultimate Guide

Autumn is here, and that means it’s time for pumpkins, apple cider, and the ACA annual open enrollment period. If you need to change your ACA health coverage — sometimes called “Obamacare” — this is the time to do it. You may add or remove dependents, change details, like your income or marriage status, buy […]

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September 19, 2024
Bicycle Accident Insurance – What Cyclist Ned to Know

Key Takeaways: Cyclists involved in accidents with motor vehicles may be covered by the driver’s car insurance policy, including UM/UIM coverage. While home insurance provides some protection, it may not cover all risks associated with bicycle accidents. Cyclists should evaluate their policies and consider additional coverage options to close the gaps in protection. Specialized bicycle […]

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September 12, 2024
Why You Need to Update Your Homeowners Insurance Before Renting Out Your Property

Homeowners and landlords use their property differently, so they face different risks. That’s why several distinctions exist between homeowner’s insurance and landlord insurance. For insurance purposes: A homeowner lives in a primary residence full-time. They own the home completely or make a mortgage payment. Usually, they keep most of their belongings at this home, too. […]

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August 22, 2024
College Student Car Insurance Explained

A new school year is upon us. And it’s time for parents and students to discuss affordable car insurance for college students. Whether you need to know about the cost of car insurance for college students, the discounts available for some, or the best types of car insurance for college students, the experienced team at […]

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August 15, 2024
Does Home Insurance Cover Water Damage?

Key Takeaways: Homeowners insurance policies typically cover water damage that occurs suddenly and accidentally, such as from burst pipes, appliance malfunctions, or storm-related roof damage. Gradual leaks and damage resulting from poor maintenance are generally excluded from coverage. It is crucial to thoroughly understand the specifics of your home insurance policy to know what types […]

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July 25, 2024
Common Home Insurance Claims and How to Prevent Them

You buy homeowner’s insurance to protect yourself from expensive losses. And as a savvy consumer, you know that too many claims on your home insurance policy can lead to increased premiums, difficulty finding affordable insurance, and even non-renewals. No one wants to struggle to find affordable homeowner insurance. That’s why it’s vital to learn about […]

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July 11, 2024
Car Insurance After the Death of the Policyholder

Key Takeaways: Upon the death of a spouse or family member, it is important for the survivors, especially the executor of any afterlife plans or proposals, to understand the options for car insurance so that surviving family members are covered. It is important to understand current premiums, payments, discounts, and refunds for any policy before […]

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June 20, 2024
Does Climate Change Affect Your Homeowners Insurance?

Absolutely, yes. Climate change will affect your homeowner insurance over the upcoming years in a myriad of ways. Whether these changes manifest as increasing premiums, reduced coverages, new exclusions, non-renewals, or a combination of all these points, property owners in the US can expect to see significant changes to their home policies. In this article, […]

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October 31, 2022
Blackcomb Consultants is now part of Accenture | Insurance Blog

Blackcomb Consultants is now part of Accenture I am excited to welcome Blackcomb Consultants, a leading independent Guidewire partner in North America, into the Accenture family. Why Blackcomb Consultants? Amid market disruption and heightened consumer expectations, insurers are turning to platforms such as Guidewire to drive strategic digital and business transformation. Accenture and Blackcomb Consultants […]

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October 21, 2022
What does the metaverse mean for insurers? | Insurance Blog

The metaverse is a concept making headlines across the globe, with its application being imagined across all industries. However, until recently, the practical manifestation and future impact of the metaverse was unknown. The newly-released Insurance Tech Vision for 2022 not only defines the metaverse, but contains valuable, timely insights for insurers on how the metaverse […]

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