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2017-05-19 18:27
Think your renters insurance premium is too high? There are a lot of factors companies use to determine your renters […]
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2017-05-12 12:53
In insurance terms, a beneficiary is the person (or people) who receive the payout from your life insurance policy. There’s […]
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2017-05-05 21:24
Get turned down for life insurance? You’re not alone. There are many reasons people are turned down for life insurance, […] Read More
2017-04-27 00:43
Most people buy things over the course of months and years, so they don’t really know just how valuable their […] Read More
2017-04-25 20:53
When we announced Quilt last summer, I wrote a piece called Insurance Is Broken that outlined the three biggest problems […] Read More
2017-04-25 19:51
When you’re trying to figure out how much life insurance you need, the first thing to decide is whether you […] Read More
2017-02-28 17:54
Boston, Mass. – February 27, 2017 Quilt today announced two key hires to help spearhead the digital insurance ...
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2017-02-03 20:38
I get to create a whole new kind of insurance experience because Quilt is building a whole new ...
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2017-01-20 21:02
Not an expert on life insurance? Not to worry. Here are six things you should know before buying ...
The post 6 Life Insurance Secrets Your Agent Won’t Tell You appeared first on Quilt… Read More
2016-12-21 08:00
A year ago, we founded Quilt with a clear vision for the company and the problem we wanted ...
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2016-12-07 22:33
If you were a farmer in the 1800s, there was no building more important to your survival than the barn. […] Read More
2016-12-07 22:33
If you were a farmer in the 1800s, there was no building more important to your survival than ...
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2016-12-07 22:33
If you were a farmer in the 1800s, there was no building more important to your survival than ...
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2016-11-15 21:19
We’re constantly trying to improve insurance at Quilt, but first we need to know as much as we ...
The post Life Insurance Costs Less Than You Think appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-11-11 20:28
Winter’s hard. There’s dry skin and chapped lips, the soggy socks and multiple layers of clothing that need ...
The post Winter Apartment Safety Tips appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-10-19 19:23
It’s hard to fix something if you don’t know what’s wrong with it, so we surveyed 351 young ...
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2016-10-07 17:54
You hear a lot about what to do before a hurricane hits, but knowing what to do after ...
The post Hidden Post-Hurricane Hazards appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-09-16 21:16
Almost two-thirds of renters go without renters insurance. That’s a shame, considering how much coverage you get for ...
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2016-09-09 21:25
Renters insurance is one of the most important and most affordable types of policy, but it’s unfortunately also ...
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2016-08-25 21:52
Life insurance can be tricky. With most products that customers want to buy and companies want to sell, ...
The post Why Is Life Insurance So Hard to Buy? appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-08-17 21:40
The New York Times ran an article recently about an elderly couple from Georgia whose life insurance rates ...
The post Term vs Permanent Life Insurance appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-08-12 17:03
For the tech-loving traveler, there’s now an embarrassment of riches, from solar chargers to luggage that’s smarter than ...
The post Awesome Travel Tech 2016 appeared first on Q… Read More
2016-08-12 14:32
Insurance tech veteran Jim Fini recently joined Quilt to head the creation of our claims department. Jim comes ...
The post Q&A with Quilt’s Jim Fini appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-08-03 18:23
At Quilt, we’re reinventing insurance for people in their 20s and 30s, but it’s not enough to just ...
The post And the Survey Says… appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-07-20 22:17
Not every apartment you rent is going to be the place of your dreams, especially when you’re just ...
The post Apartment Renovation Do’s and Don’ts appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-07-20 22:17
Not every apartment you rent is going to be the place of your dreams, especially when you’re just ...
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2016-07-20 19:47
Moving into your first apartment will be one of the best days of your life. Moving into your ...
The post 9 Ways to Make Moving Easier appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-07-14 19:58
While people still envision Florida as filled with snowbirds, retirees, tourists, and the occasional surfer dude, Tampa is ...
The post Tampa Apartment Renter’s Guide appeared first on… Read More
2016-07-14 18:59
July 14, 2016, Boston, Mass. — Quilt, Inc., the online insurance startup, today announced a $3.25M seed round ...
The post Quilt Announces Funding and Launch of Millennial-Focused Insu… Read More
2016-07-06 16:33
I love solving big, gnarly, complex customer experience problems. I also love the idea of creating something of ...
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2016-07-01 21:49
Dogs can only sweat through their noses and foot pads, so they rely on panting to expel excess ...
The post Dogs of Summer appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-06-21 20:49
Most people under 25 can tell you the color and weapon of each Ninja Turtle and every word ...
The post Why Credit Matters appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-06-15 17:18
If you lived in Florida in 2004, there’s a pretty good chance the Year of the Four Hurricanes ...
The post The Year of the Four Hurricanes appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-06-15 17:18
We moved to Florida when I was a kid, and after two decades in the Sunshine State, I’d ...
The post Six Weeks, Three Hurricanes appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-06-10 17:13
A recent study by Princeton Survey Research Associates found that even though a large majority of 18- to 29-year-olds rent their homes, less than a third have renters insurance. Even ... Rea… Read More
2016-06-08 19:02
The switch from El Niño to La Niña could make 2016 the most active hurricane season in years, according to the good folks at AccuWeather.com. That’s looking more and more… Read More
2016-05-27 19:47
Not every dog is made for city living. For some breeds, spending most of their day cooped up in a small apartment will feel like prison, while others will be perfectly content to... Read Mor… Read More
2016-05-18 19:54
I’m sure, at some point, somebody suggested getting renters insurance when I moved into my first solo apartment. ...
The post Learning About Renters Insurance the Hard Way appeared fir… Read More
2016-05-18 19:54
I’m sure, at some point, somebody suggested getting renters insurance when I moved into my first solo apartment. It was a studio – one of those one-room hobbit holes... Read More… Read More
2016-05-18 19:50
Renters insurance is great for recovering your stuff after a break-in, but it's far better to not have your stuff stolen in the first place. Your peace of mind gets taken along with your stu… Read More
2016-04-29 17:07
Trying to keep up with your student loan payments on top of rent, car loan, and the rest of your monthly bills can feel like walking a tightrope. You probably don't want to add another expen… Read More
2016-04-29 17:07
Trying to keep up with your student loan payments on top of rent, car loan, and the rest of your monthly bills can feel like walking a tightrope. You probably don't want to add another expen… Read More
2016-04-18 21:39
There’s nothing more exciting than moving into your own place. There are some things you’ll need to know first though, and hopefully by reading this... Read More
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2016-04-18 21:39
There’s nothing more exciting than moving into your own place. There are some things you’ll need to know first though, and hopefully by reading this... Read More
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2016-04-13 21:58
You found the person you want to spend your life with and saved up for two months to buy the perfect engagement ring. Why not spend a few extra bucks to protect it? Read More
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2016-04-13 21:58
You found the person you want to spend your life with and saved up for two months to buy the perfect engagement ring. Why not spend a few extra bucks to protect it? Read More
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2016-04-13 19:12
Having a bad roommate can be a nightmare. There are almost infinite ways for a roommate to be terrible, but not paying the rent is by far the worst. Find out what you can... Read More
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2016-04-11 22:03
You'd think a multi-trillion dollar industry could afford to be on the bleeding edge, but insurance is still decidedly old-fashioned. Telling the story of how that came to be... Read More
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2016-04-08 17:42
There are a million reasons you may want to move before your lease is up, but not all are valid. You could wreck your credit and end up on the hook for thousands... Read More
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2016-04-08 17:42
There are a million reasons you may want to move before your lease is up, but not all are valid. You could wreck your credit and end up on the hook for thousands... Read More
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2016-04-05 22:15
The definitive answer is: it depends. If you’re living in on-campus housing, you probably don’t need to purchase a separate policy, but there are some caveats. Read on to find ou… Read More
2016-04-05 18:31
All 50 states have had a flood in the last five years, so matter where you live, floods are a possibility. And if you're like most renters, you'll be totally uninsured when it happens.
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2016-03-31 20:08
If you'll be away from your apartment for a while, short-term rentals can be a great way to earn extra cash or offset the cost of a vacation. But before you...
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2016-03-31 20:08
If you'll be away from your apartment for a while, short-term rentals can be a great way to earn extra cash or offset the cost of a vacation. But before you...
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2016-03-22 19:42
Here's the thing about dogs: they're kind of stupid. We love dogs, but they're no dolphins. If allowed, dogs will eat anything that fits in their mouths.
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2016-03-22 19:42
Here's the thing about dogs: they're kind of stupid. We love dogs, but they're no dolphins. If allowed, dogs will eat anything that fits in their mouths.
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2016-03-22 17:38
The post Renter’s Guide: Denver appeared first on Quilt Read More
2016-03-22 17:38
The first thing you probably want to know how expensive Denver is. According to rentbits.com, the average rent for a one-bedroom is $1,276 a month, while a two-bedroom goes for... Read More… Read More
2016-03-21 20:10
Laptops are awesome. So awesome, in fact, that someone who doesn’t have a laptop would probably want steal yours...
The post What to Do When Your Laptop Is Stolen appeared first on Qui… Read More
2016-03-18 17:33
Moving to Houston? Here's what you'll need to know, including average rent, pet-friendly neighborhoods, nightlife, helpful resources and more.
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2016-03-14 21:10
So, you’re ready to pledge your endless love and commitment to your partner with a shimmering diamond engagement ring. Just one problem... you have no idea how much to spend.
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2016-03-08 18:26
Calling off a wedding usually involves more than just hurt feelings. Even if the breakup happens before you put down thousands in deposits...
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2016-02-16 22:43
If you have a pit bull (or any dog that’s looks even vaguely pit bullish), you already know how hard it can be to find a place to live. Corporate-owned ...
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2016-02-09 23:27
Collecting on life insurance pretty much always means there’s been a tragedy, so it isn’t the most pleasant topic to discuss. It is important, though. A standard funeral now cost… Read More
2016-02-08 21:17
When it comes to setting a budget, rent is usually the biggest hurdle. It’s the largest expense you’re likely to face all month, and if you live in a city ...
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2016-02-01 21:17
No one wants to think that their pup would ever harm anyone, but the truth is, all dogs are capable of biting. Dogs don’t have hands. They can’t put up ...
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