Insurance companies have a multitude of factors that go into the rating of a policy. Some of those factors include the age of the home, distance to the coast, prior loss history of the insured, prior liability limits, wind mitigation…
Let’s face it – everyone wants to get the most value out of their insurance policies. But, have you ever thought about what you can do beyond your policies to protect yourself and your family? Here are 7 tips to…
“Price is what you pay. Value is what you get.” – Warren Buffett Make no bones about it, shopping for homeowner’s insurance can be a daunting process especially when looking on the coast. While it may be the easiest to…
Plain and simple, insurance can be confusing. Sure, you’re covered by your auto insurance in your vehicle in the event of an accident. But, what if you’re driving a rental vehicle? If you’re considering renting a car, whether it is…
If television commercials and store decorations are any indication, the holidays are upon us! This is a time when most of us spend our free time shopping for gifts for special people in our lives. Some of those gifts are…
Purchasing your first home is a daunting process, especially in Mount Pleasant, Charleston, and other coastal areas in South Carolina. Do not let these headaches and confusion talk you out of buying your new home! Not only do you have…
As insurance agents, we get this question extremely often. After all, who doesn’t want to save money on their auto insurance? Rather than reducing coverage and putting you at risk for personal exposure in the event of an accident, we…
When most people think of earthquakes, the first location they think of is not Charleston. They think of California, New Zealand, Asia and other places that have suffered recent major earthquakes. Because we haven’t had a major earthquake in 130…
Am I in a flood zone? This is one of the most often asked questions we get at Mappus Insurance. The answer is quite simple, yes. In fact, all properties are in flood zones. It is a matter of how…
Insurance adjusters, catastrophe personnel and mobile claim centers have already been deployed to staging areas along the East Coast and are ready to respond to customers impacted by Hurricane Florence. Whether reporting damage to your property over the phone or…