What Is Fair Market Value?

If you have total loss of one of your guns, many types of insurance policy will reimburse you up to the item’s fair market value. In this case, the term “fair market value” actually has a pretty specific meaning that can be important for insurance policyholders to know. This blog answers key questions about this tricky term, including what fair market value means, how to [...]

5 Types of Firearm Risks for Recreational Land Use

A piece of recreational land you can use for hunting and shooting sports is a dream of many. For some outdoor enthusiasts, that dream comes in the form of buying and owning your own parcel of land. For others, simply knowing someone who will allow you to use their land, either for free or for a small fee, is enough. Yet in any case, there [...]

Safe Firearm Storage Tips

Safe firearm storage is an important part of being a responsible gun owner. Every year, a number of incidents occur due to improper storage. While these incidents are always unfortunate, many of them may be preventable. Whether you keep guns at home or have them with you on the go, here are tips to maximize safety and minimize the risk of an accident. Storing Firearms [...]

Why Homeowners Insurance May Not Cover All Your Guns

Another summer homebuying season is winding down, with many new homeowners purchasing insurance to protect their homes and property. But for those homeowners who are also gunowners, it’s important to know that a general homeowners insurance policy may not cover all your guns. Here’s what to know. What Is Homeowners Insurance? According to the Insurance Information Institute, homeowners insurance is designed to provide financial protection [...]

All About Insurance Renewals

Most insurance policies are designed to renew every year. If you have questions your renewal, not to worry. Here’s what to know about renewing your insurance when you have Lockton Affinity Outdoor coverage. What Is an Insurance Renewal? An insurance renewal is a process that takes place at the end of your coverage’s policy period. Policy periods typically last a year, so this is an [...]

How to Pick Gun Insurance Limits

The insurance limits you choose are an important factor when purchasing insurance for your guns. The right limits help ensure your firearm property is protected as you intended against accidental damage, theft or loss. However, sometimes picking the right dollar amount is not as easy as it seems. Here's how to pick gun insurance limits that will meet your needs. Refresher on Insurance Limits To [...]

How Inflation Can Impact Your Insurance Policy

Firearm sights are sensitive instruments. A small adjustment here or there can make a big difference whether you hit the target. With inflation, small adjustments can also have a big impact. Some of the impacts of inflation can already be seen at the grocery checkout and the gas pump. However, inflation can also have an impact on your insurance. Even a small swing of a [...]

What to Know About Insuring Your Guns

Insuring your guns with us? You’ll get more than dependable coverage and best-in-class service. Here’s what to expect when you buy Firearm Insurance from Lockton Affinity Outdoor. Why You Should Purchase Insurance for Your Guns As any fan of shooting sports can tell you, firearms and their accessories aren’t cheap. Whether you have one gun or many, their cost can quickly climb into the thousands [...]

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Who Is Gun Insurance for and Who Can Buy It?

It surprises many people to learn that gun insurance isn't just for firearm businesses or law enforcement professionals. In fact, almost anyone who handles firearms personally or professionally can buy gun insurance suited to their own unique needs. Even so, the particulars of any type of unusual or specialty insurance coverage is often confusing, and gun insurance is no exception. There are actually a number [...]

Answers to Common Outdoor Insurance FAQs

Insurance can be confusing, especially when it's a special type of coverage like the outdoor insurance products offered by Lockton Affinity Outdoor. Unlike common coverages like car insurance or homeowners insurance, your first time hearing about outdoor insurance may be the day you consider purchasing it for better peace of mind. Questions are normal when the insurance you are considering is new to you. If [...]

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