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Why Home Inventories Aren’t Just for the Rich

Wild weather has become more common with climate change, the experts say, and homeowners can prepare for natural disasters by making home inventories — detailed lists of household belongings and their approximate value. Making a home inventory can be easy; …

Insureds Rarely Have Home Inventories Despite Benefits, Say Claims Pros

Despite big storms and wildfires highlighting the need, home inventories are rare, say insurance industry experts. A recent Allstate Insurance survey of Atlanta homeowners found that while than more than 90 percent of homeowners are concerned about protecting their homes, …

American Family Insurance Launches Online Home Inventory Service

American Family Insurance has unveiled DreamVault, a home inventory application that’s free to everyone. DreamVault is available online at www.amfam.com and www.amfamlatino.com (Spanish version) and as an app for iPhone and Android users. “Whether you rent or own, it’s important …

Del. Regulators Advise Homeowners to Create Detailed Home Inventory

Delaware insurance regulators say failing to create a detailed home inventory can put homeowners at risk for inadequate home insurance coverage, should severe weather strike. The regulators pointed to a recent survey from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), …