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What is an Insurance Score and How Does it Affect you Home and Auto Insurance Rates?

3/9/2023

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Insurance is an important aspect of life that helps protect us from financial losses due to unforeseen circumstances. When it comes to home and auto insurance, your insurance score plays a significant role in determining your insurance rates. In this article, we will discuss what an insurance score is and how it affects your home and auto insurance rates.


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South Carolina Coastal Insurance 2023: State of the Market

2/16/2023

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South Carolina's beautiful coastal region has always been a prime location for homeowners looking to enjoy the stunning beaches and year-round sunny weather. However, this picturesque region has faced its share of natural disasters, including hurricanes, flooding, and severe storms, leading to a significant impact on the coastal home insurance market.

Over the past few years, South Carolina's coastal insurance market has undergone some significant changes. Let's take a closer look at the current state of the coastal home insurance market in South Carolina.


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The Top Insurance Policies Every Business Should Have in Place

2/14/2023

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Running a business can be a risky venture, with potential threats lurking around every corner. Whether it is an employee getting injured on the job, a natural disaster damaging your property, or a data breach compromising sensitive information, any of these events can significantly impact your company's bottom line. That's why it's essential to have the right insurance policies in place to protect your business.
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Here are the top insurance policies that every business should consider investing in:


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Flood Insurance- NFIP Vs Private Flood

9/2/2022

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Introduction

Flood insurance is designed to protect your home, and it can also pay for other types of property damage if you're ever hit by a flood. It's important to know that your homeowner's or renter's insurance policy won't cover floods or water damage caused by them. You may be required to buy flood insurance if you live near the coast or in one of the high-risk flood zones designated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Flood Insurance Basics:
  • Flood insurance is available to homeowners, renters, business owners, condo unit owners and co-op unit owners.
  • You don't have to live in a high-risk flood area to need flood insurance. More than 20 percent of flood claims come from moderate-to-low risk areas, and flooding can occur anywhere it rains. Flooding is one of the most common natural disasters that can cause damage and injury or even death. If you live in a high-risk area but don't have National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) coverage, you may be able to buy private flood insurance at the same price as NFIP coverage—or even less!
  • Flood insurance is a separate policy that you must buy. It is not part of your homeowner's insurance, or renter's insurance policies.
  • Flood zones are not just determined by location; they also factor in elevation and your home's floor level.
  • If you live in an area with a high risk of flooding, you may need to buy flood insurance. But how do you know if your home is at risk? Before buying private flood insurance, it's important to understand what makes a property more likely to flood and what can be done to mitigate any risk.
  • More than 90 percent of all natural disasters in the United States involve some sort of flooding.
  • A flood is the most common natural disaster in the United States, according to the Insurance Information Institute. Floods cause more than $1 billion in damages every year and affect 9.7 million people each year. In fact, flooding is so common that 91 percent of all natural disasters involve some sort of flooding.
  • Your mortgage lender may require you to buy flood insurance if you live near the coast or in a high-risk flood zone.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP Policies)
  • The National Flood Insurance Program provides flood insurance and related services to homeowners, renters, business owners, condo unit owners and co-op unit owners. If you are a renter, you can buy a flood insurance policy on your landlord's property. You may also be eligible for coverage if you live in an area that is at risk of flooding such as New York City or San Francisco Bay areas. The NFIP offers two types of policies:
  • A Standard Policy - provides coverage up to $250,000 for buildings and contents (personal belongings) up to $100,000
  • A Special Risk Policy - covers additional property such as cars or boats
  • Being prepared ahead of time is key because a policy takes effect 30 days after you buy it. So if a flood occurs right before your policy starts, you'll be left without protection.
  • Get a quote as soon as possible to make sure that you're covered in case of emergency. Don't wait until it's too late!
  • In order to get an accurate quote and make sure that you're protected, talk to an agent immediately. You can also get a quote online or over the phone with just a few clicks or calls-it's easy!


Private Flood Insurance
  • Private insurers offer both primary and excess policies (replacement cost vs actual cash value).
  • You can get up to $4 Million Dollars in Building Coverage and up to $500,000 in Contents Coverage
  • Private Flood Policies can take effect as soon as 10 days after you buy it (versus 30 days with NFIP)
  • Private Flood will also allow you to cover things like Unattached Structures, Pool Repair, Replacement Cost on Contents, and Temporary Living Expenses

Conclusion

Making sure you're prepared for the next flood season is important. If you live in a moderate or low risk zone, then it probably won't affect your home insurance too much. However, if you live in an area that experiences frequent flooding, then it's best to get flood insurance before anything happens so that it doesn't disrupt your lifestyle any further than necessary.

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Tyler Grizzle- Partner at GSP Insurance Group
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Rising Insurance Rates in the Lowcountry

5/30/2022

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We recently did an analysis of insurance rates across the Lowcountry, and we thought you might be interested in seeing the results.

Homeowners Insurance Rate Increases


The average increase in homeowner's insurance rates is 6% statewide, but it varies by county. In Charleston and other coastal areas such as Beaufort, Bluffton, and Hilton Head homeowners can expect to see higher than the statewide average increase. Some areas in the Lowcountry saw increases as high as 14%, while others (more inland) saw a decrease of up to 5%.

There have been several other contributing factors to rising Home Insurance costs in Coastal parts of the Lowcountry as several coastal insurers have gone insolvent, while others have pulled out of the market completely. Gulfstream Property and Casualty, St. Johns Insurance Company, Avatar Property and Casualty, and most recently Fed Nat have all either gone insolvent or are "restructuring". This leaves the Lowcountry and many other coastal areas with less options and many times higher than normal annual increases.


Car Insurance Rate Increases

This is a nationwide problem. Car insurance rates are rising across the country due to an increase in car accidents and a rise in the cost of repairing cars.
The increase in car insurance rates is also due to a rise in the cost of car parts for repairs, which are often needed after an accident.


A few other factors that affect all your insurance costs

Inflation Rate

Inflation is one of many culprits for rising insurance costs. However, there are a few ways to save money on your rates. One way is to shop around for new insurance companies. You should also consider getting quotes from a local independent agent who offers personalized service and competitive rates.
Finally, if you're interested in learning more about how to save on auto insurance or homeowners coverage, check out our other blog posts!

Credit Score

Credit score is based on your past history of paying bills on time and how much debt you have. If you have missed payments, this will affect your credit score and can make it more difficult for you to qualify for lower insurance rates. If your credit score is good, then chances are that you'll qualify for lower insurance premiums because the company knows that they're more likely to get paid back by someone with a good track record than someone who has been late in the past.


Conclusion


Don't despair as we have many options to help our clients find the best coverage for the best value. GSP Insurance Group works with 50+ carriers to find the best options for you. Give us a call today at 843.707.4473, email us at info@gspins.com or check out our website at www.gspins.com.
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Tyler Grizzle is a Partner at GSP Insurance Group

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