10 Dog Breeds Often Blacklisted by Insurance Companies

On: August 12, 2020
By: Abhishek Dey

A report from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reveals that between 1997 and 1998, dog-bite attacks were the reason behind the deaths of at least 27 people. Of that number, 19 (70%) were children, eight were adults, and approximately half (56%) were male. Five (19%) of these deadly attacks involved unrestrained dogs off the owners’ property, 18 (67%) involved unrestrained dogs on the owners’ property, three (11%) involved restrained dogs on the owners’ property, and one (4%) involved a restrained dog off the owner’s property.

Great Dane

5. Great Danes

Great Danes are usually associated with the lovable Marmaduke from the comic pages and the 2010 movie, yet two from this breed were not so cuddly when they mauled and critically injured a woman as she entered their kennel. Vetstreet

 recommends that the breed, which can weigh more than 100 pounds, receives early training against jumping or acting aggressively.

Tip 4: 2% Reduction in Premium when you Remove Wood Burning Stove- A wood-burning stove can be very atmospheric and reduce energy costs. But they can also raise your homeowner’s insurance premiums. You may be able to avoid or reduce premium jumps by providing your carrier with proof that the stove was installed by a licensed contractor and meets code requirements. Also, Harris suggests installing a smoke detector not far from the stove, along with detectors in other parts of your house. Further, let your agent know if you have a fire extinguisher that’s easily accessible.

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