Coverage Guides

Plain-language coverage insurance guides from Olive Cover. Practical coverage information for Georgia and Alabama homeowners, drivers, and business owners.

Coverage

What underlying limits does an umbrella policy require?

What underlying limits does an umbrella policy require? An umbrella policy does not stand alone. Before a carrier issues one, your underlying home and auto liability coverage has…

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Do 1099 contractors need workers comp?

Short answer: a true 1099 independent contractor usually does not need workers' compensation in Georgia, because workers' comp is an employer obligation and a genuine independent contractor is…

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What items can be scheduled on an articles floater?

A personal articles floater lets you schedule, specifically list, high-value items so each one is insured for its full appraised or agreed value. Standard homeowners policies cover personal…

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Does homeowners insurance cover my jewelry?

Yes, but the coverage has limits that catch most people off guard. A standard homeowners policy does cover jewelry, but it applies a sublimit to theft of jewelry…

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