Chris Paradiso's (paradisoinsurance) Blog

Summer is quickly approaching! This is the time of year that many people begin making plans for summer and start thinking about how they'll spend those long, hot, lazy days.  Those who own RV's often take them for road trips during the summer months, and boat owners spend sun-soaked days out on t...

Earlier this year, controversy swarmed around the contractors of Florida and Virginia as more and more residents began filing lawsuits against them due to Chinese drywall. People claimed that the drywall was causing them health problems and corroding the metals within their buildings. Usually Ame...

Did you know that in 2008, there were $1.3 billion in claims for dog bites? This can be a problem for dog owners. It's already difficult to get a home insurance policy when you have a certain breed of dog - and the cost may grow if these trends continue. The current leading types of "trouble dogs...

Americans can get understandably crazy when it comes to their lawsuits or their fight against a lawsuit. There's a rare determination and anger that comes with justice, whether it's warranted or not. Which may be why Americans so often turn around and file claims against their own lawyers. And if...

Everyone knows how important it is to get a life insurance policy - especially these days. Getting life insurance is one of the ultimate ways to show your family that you care because you're looking out for them when you're no longer around to provide for them. If you're just now considering life...

With so many banks now refusing to give out loans (thanks to the economy), more and more people are looking for other sources to borrow money from, and it may have crossed your mind that you might be able to borrow from your life insurance. Is this a possibility? Generally, you can borrow against...

If you work in an office, chances are your company is holding a holiday party this season, which is one of the joys of this time of year. We’ve put together a few holiday safety tips for you to keep in mind when it comes to office parties. Decorating around the workplace is the perfect way to get...

Being a contractor is demanding enough without the added headache of worrying about lawsuits and injuries. Here are the best ways to avoid claims and accidents, from our contractors insurance guide. Safety First. Always have a first aid kit available, as well as emergency phone numbers that are e...

By now, everyone has heard the statistic that states 55% of American home insurance owners admitted to not fully understanding what their homeowners policies cover. Since that statistic was announced recently, more homeowners are trying to better educate themselves on what their coverage really i...

I remember when my father began making me pay for my own car insurance. For my 17th birthday/Christmas gift from my parents, my present was a 1982 Chevrolet Caprice, along with a year’s worth of car insurance paid for. It was an amazing year. Freedom, freedom, how sweet it was. Then, as soon as I...