5 things your home insurance probably doesn’t cover
August 13, 2019 / Company Blog
When it comes to insurance, people often shy away from getting down to the fine print and details because they assume that it is a tedious and cumbersome process. While reading...
Read more5 tricky questions about insurance in the digital age
August 2, 2019 / Insights from Chris
While the world is going through a digital transformation in every industry, the way we deal with life and business must also evolve. The wave of Digital Transformation has enabled us to do so much so...
Read moreThe most common reasons why your car insurance claim may get rejected
July 28, 2019 / Company Blog
In 2016, there were well over 268 million registered vehicles and over 220 million licensed drivers on US roads. Out of these, several hundred thousand got into crashes. In 2016 alone,...
Read moreWhat the hurricane season means to insurance
July 23, 2019 / Company Blog
With Barry just blowing itself out and as many as 8 hurricanes forecast for 2019, hurricane season is obviously a big deal for all of us on the East Coast. With major systems of...
Read moreAll the insurance your property needs
July 23, 2019 / Insights from Chris
Not to be confused with Homeowners Insurance, the purpose of Property Insurance is to protect the home structure from natural disasters (usually barring earthquakes and floods). If you own the property...
Read moreWhat should small businesses should insure themselves against?
June 29, 2019 / Insights from Chris
Is insurance for you, as a small business, even more important than mid-sized to large businesses? Well, if something goes wrong, you may not have the resources or resilience to bounce back. If you are...
Read more5 most common complaints homeowners have with insurance companies
June 29, 2019 / Company Blog
Ok, we admit. Insurance is tough to like or appreciate for most people. It's not something you may necessarily want to spend on, especially regularly. But on the other hand, if...
Read moreHow to prevent the most common water claim issues?
June 16, 2019 / Company Blog
Did you know that according to ISO, water damage claims are the second largest and most frequent claim? It's also one of the most expensive claims. Water damage is bad news and...
Read moreKnow More about Employment Practices Liability and Why You May Need It?
June 3, 2019 / Company Blog
Employment practices liability is a type of insurance that renders coverage to employers against claims made by employees alleging harassment, wrongful termination, discrimination,...
Read moreAll You Need to Know about Insurance and Tax
May 31, 2019 / Company Blog
Life is unpredictable. One moment everything could be smooth-sailing but everything could fall apart the next moment. And while we can’t avoid such situations, we can safeguard...
Read moreAll the insurance a condo could need
May 30, 2019 / Company Blog
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5 things you must fully understand about your homeowner’s insurance policy
May 19, 2019 / Company Blog
Insurance is security. It allows you to secure what matters such as assets, finances, health, and even your loved ones. Insurance companies offer you the coverage that protects...
Read more5 Things to consider when it’s time to renew your insurance policy
May 2, 2019 / Company Blog
While renewing your insurance may seem like a fairly straightforward process, and it usually is, there are definitely some complexities to factor in. Read on to know more!
Buying a home is a significant milestone in the life of most people. It's probably the most substantial sum of money most of us invest. However, with this blissful feeling also...
Read moreIs Your Business Insured Against Future Challenges?
April 24, 2019 / Insights from Chris
From the day you start your business, you expose yourself to risks. Think of lawsuits, natural calamities or employee behavior -all these can wreak havoc on your business operations. Being unprepared can...
Read moreWhy 'Business Income Coverage' may be the most important insurance coverage you haven't considered yet (but you must!)
April 15, 2019 / Company Blog
You probably know that business income is the net income that includes your net profit or loss before calculating the taxes. You would factor in all your revenues on one side and,...
Read moreThe Hidden Deductible You Need to Know About
February 11, 2019 / Insights from Chris
If you look at your homeowners’ policy, you may see an additional deductible. You probably didn't notice when you signed up. It's listed as a "2% wind deductible."...
Read moreFlooding Can Occur Anywhere - Are you Prepared?
March 10, 2017 / Insights from Chris
During Hurricane Sandy, over 1.58 million claims were filed to cover the costs of damage to homes, commercial businesses, and other property. 1.58 million is hard to picture, so let’s just take a...
Read moreChris Gonzalez earns the CHARTERED FINANCIAL CONSULTANT® (ChFC®) DESIGNATION, FINANCIAL PLANNING’S HIGHEST STANDARD
September 21, 2016 / Insights from Chris
North Bergen, NJ – September 20, 2016 – [Chris Gonzalez, Gonzalez & Company Insurance Agency, Inc.] has earned the Chartered Financial Consultant® (ChFC®) professional designation...
Read moreTerichi Bellinger has earned the Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR®) Designation
August 12, 2016 / Company Blog
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Read moreChris Gonzalez Earns Certified Risk Manager (CRM) Designation
August 11, 2016 / Insights from Chris
North Bergen, NJ – August 2016 Certified Risk Managers International recently conferred the designation of Certified Risk Manager (CRM) on a select number of individuals who completed...
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You Need to Know: the Liability Limit Code
November 16, 2015 / Insights from Chris
We know – auto insurance policies often seem like gibberish, but understanding the liability limit code can mean the difference between paying for everything out of pocket, and standing back while your...
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Got Vacancy? Your Policy Might Be Void
August 19, 2015 / Insights from Chris
We’ve recently heard of several cases where a building owner suddenly found their insurance policy was null and void – all because they hadn’t looked closely at an important clause that states a...
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Why You Should Take the Insurance the Rental Car Company Offers
August 19, 2015 / Insights from Chris
You’re probably already shaking your head ‘no.’ You’re on vacation. You’re already spending too much money. Every travel article tells you that the rental car insurance is an unnecessary add-on,...
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Avoid Insurance Suspension – Learn About Protective Safeguard Endorsements
August 19, 2015 / Insights from Chris
We spend a lot of time warning our clients about aspects of their policy that could render certain coverages unviable. Today, we’re going to talk about a clause that could suspend your entire policy...
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The 14 Most Common Mistakes People Make Shopping for Homeowners Insurance
August 19, 2015 / Insights from Chris
We’ve been in the business a long time, and we’ve seen people make every mistake under the sun when buying homeowners insurance. We do our best to advise our clients to avoid these common pitfalls,...
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Flooding Can Occur Anywhere – Are You Prepared?
June 30, 2015 / Company Blog
During Hurricane Sandy, over 1.58 million claims were filed to cover the costs of damage to homes, commercial businesses, and other property. 1.58 million is hard to picture, so let’s just take a...
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The Often-Misunderstood Insurance Clause That Could Cost You $20,000 (Or More)
June 30, 2015 / Company Blog
The co-insurance clause in your building policy is one of the most misunderstood features among apartment building owners – and not understanding it could cost you tens of thousands of dollars. This...
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Tenant Discrimination – What CAN’T You Be Sued For?
June 30, 2015 / Company Blog
Unfortunately, the answer is: pretty much nothing. Most landlords are completely unaware that they can be sued for a variety of “discrimination claims,” many of which will be without any basis in...
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Building Ordinance Coverage – What It Is and Why You Need It
June 30, 2015 / Company Blog
Let’s say you own a property that suffered extreme damage – enough that you’re going to need to rebuild or at least repair extensively. (We hope this doesn’t happen, but unexpected catastrophes...
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