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rclnz
in Insurance 1 month ago
National Safety and Risk (NATSR) Home inspection
I just received an unsolicited email and missed call from NATSR detailing that my insurance carrier has asked them to complete an inspection on our…
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chipito
in Insurance 6 months ago
insane insurance replacement cost
Chubb has recently bumped our home replacement cost (2 fam, 3,200 sq ft in bed-stuy) to $7 million, which will more than double our premium.…
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greenbanc
in Insurance 9 years and 4 months ago
Insurance for townhouse
I am currently insuring my 1879 townhouse through Chubb. It is extremely expensive, over 8,000/ year. Add to that flood insurance from another insurer (not…
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greenbanc
in Insurance 9 years and 4 months ago
Insurance for townhouse
I am currently insuring my 1879 townhouse through Chubb. It is extremely expensive, over 8,000/ year. Add to that flood insurance from another insurer (not…
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wshlet
in Insurance 9 years and 6 months ago
Insurance Issues / Burglar Bar Removal?
Hi, I am thisclose to getting the clear to close on a home I’ve been in contract on for almost a year. Now that we…
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wshlet
in Insurance 9 years and 6 months ago
Insurance Issues / Burglar Bar Removal?
Hi, I am thisclose to getting the clear to close on a home I’ve been in contract on for almost a year. Now that we…
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al_fredo
in Insurance 9 years and 8 months ago
Worker's Comp for 8hr/month cleaner.
Hi folks. Currently, my 11-unit co-op has a woman come in every week for 2 hours to clean the common areas and stairwells. She works…
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al_fredo
in Insurance 9 years and 8 months ago
Worker's Comp for 8hr/month cleaner.
Hi folks. Currently, my 11-unit co-op has a woman come in every week for 2 hours to clean the common areas and stairwells. She works…
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huesos
in Insurance 9 years and 9 months ago
Insurance Broker or Insurer for Smaller Older Coop?
In the past few years our annual insurance bill for the basic commercial policy for our building has gone up substantially. Now, the company we…
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huesos
in Insurance 9 years and 9 months ago
Insurance Broker or Insurer for Smaller Older Coop?
In the past few years our annual insurance bill for the basic commercial policy for our building has gone up substantially. Now, the company we…
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ditmarsman
in Insurance 10 years and 6 months ago
Dongbu Insurance
I have been getting some quotes for my multi-family property and have gotten a pretty good price from a company called Dongbu insurance, has anyone…
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ditmarsman
in Insurance 10 years and 6 months ago
Dongbu Insurance
I have been getting some quotes for my multi-family property and have gotten a pretty good price from a company called Dongbu insurance, has anyone…
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jty2
in Insurance 10 years and 6 months ago
Experience with NY Brick & Brownstone/Distinguised or Fireman's Fund?
We are looking for homeowner’s insurance for a brownstone we are purchasing. Does anyone have experience with filing claims with these two companies? Seems like…
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jty2
in Insurance 10 years and 6 months ago
Experience with NY Brick & Brownstone/Distinguised or Fireman's Fund?
We are looking for homeowner’s insurance for a brownstone we are purchasing. Does anyone have experience with filing claims with these two companies? Seems like…
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chanel
in Insurance 13 years and 1 month ago
Refinancing within 1 year of getting FHA loan to drop the PMI
Hi, I just bought a place and due to credit score issues and some debt had to go with FHA (I put near 50% down!!!).…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Insurance 10 years and 9 months ago
Insurance during construction
From what I hear my homeowner’s insurance will not be covering during construction. My GC will have his own insurance but if something happens and…
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brooklyntoqueens
in Insurance 10 years and 9 months ago
Insurance during construction
From what I hear my homeowner’s insurance will not be covering during construction. My GC will have his own insurance but if something happens and…
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househunter
in Insurance 10 years and 10 months ago
Experience with Brownstone Agency and other Insurance Companies
Hello, I’m looking to switch from Liberty Mutual to a different insurance company, as their prices have gone up by 44% in the last year.…
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