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Publication and Resource Library

Welcome to our library where you’ll find useful guides, articles, samples and examples in plain language about topics related to insurance.  Our publications are based on our organization's many years of hands-on experience working with individual consumers.  They include information from experts; insurance industry insiders, agents and brokers, attorneys, consumer advocates and public adjusters.  Because UP is not-for-profit and not for sale, our tips are unique and valuable.  We have no hidden agenda. By using the buttons on the left side of this page you can find buying tips, claim tips, links and other resources. Visit the “Shortcuts” section for help solving common problems.

Featured Content

Publication // Fire

Roadmap to Recovery Surveys

Our purpose is to collect data on insurance claims and recovery progress at various intervals; identify coverage issues, individual and common problems and solutions, assess the pace of recovery and the claims handling performance of the various insurers in the region.

Publication // General, Flood, Homeowners

Home Inventory and Contents Claim Tips

For Recovering the Costs of Repairing and Replacing Damaged/Destroyed Household Items

Publication // General

Speak UP: How to communicate with your insurance company

Tips for communicating with your insurance company

Publication // General, Flood, Homeowners

Top 10 Insurance Claim Tips

Publication // Homeowners

Shop Smart - Tips for Insuring Your Home

What you need to know for full protection without wasting money

Publication // General

Picking a good insurance agent or broker

How to find a good agent or broker to advise you and help you find the right coverage.

Publication // Flood, Homeowners

Flood Insurance Claim Basics

Publication // Earthquake

Earthquake Insurance Shopping Guide

A tool to compare prices and features of earthquake insurance

Publication // Homeowners

Preparedness Tips From the Trenches

Preparedness tips based on read life lessons from disaster survivors and experts

Publication // General

Credit Scoring in Insurance: An Unfair Practice

The impact of your credit history on your auto and home insurance policies

Roadmap to Recovery Presentation