Once you’re above the preteen years, kidnap and ransom sounds like a rather exotic peril…something that only happens to drug kingpins on shadowy, private islands. But the threat for adults is real, especially for high net worth individuals who travel internationally. How real? Well, author Ann Auerbach spent two years chronicling kidnap and ransom cases and estimated more than 30,000 … Read More
Is it a bird, a plane or a liability?
Domino’s wants to deliver your pizza with one, and your cousin had one fly over her beach wedding. The use of drones, or unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), has exploded in recent years. The small remote controlled planes are being flown by hobbyists to government personnel monitoring disasters and crops. The Federal Aviation Administration is finalizing its regulations for commercial … Read More
Fairfield CT Home Insurance: Don’t Let Your Pipes Freeze
Fairfield CT Home Insurance: Don’t Let Your Pipes Freeze As winter approaches it might be time for many Fairfield homeowners to start thinking about cold weather preparations. Frigid Connecticut nights can very easily turn into an inconvenient and extremely expensive ordeal for homeowners if the proper precautions aren’t taken to protect their plumbing infrastructure. Experts estimate that nearly a quarter-million … Read More
How to Protect Your Home During a Winter Storm
How to Protect Your Home During a Winter Storm According to The National Weather Service, winter storms are known as “Deceptive Killers” due to the fact that most fatalities occur because of other factors unrelated to the storm itself, such as auto accidents or the result of hypothermia and frostbite. As the east coast gets slammed with harsh winter weather … Read More
Connecticut Luxury Home Insurance: Check Insurance Before You Renovate
Connecticut Luxury Home Insurance: Check Insurance Before You Renovate Many homeowners simply assume their insurance will still cover their home when they renovate and make any upgrades. One study of homeowners found that 48 percent believed they will always be covered by their original insurance policy. However this isn’t always the case. Doing significant upgrades can alter your entire insurance … Read More