Heating Safety Tips for Texas Residents Ahead of This Weekend’s Winter Weather
With freezing temperatures expected across Texas this weekend, now is a good time to pause and think about home heating safety. Based on the Texas Department of Insurance’s recently-published article, the State Fire Marshal’s Office is urging residents to take extra precautions, as heating equipment is one of the leading causes of wintertime house fires. […]
Grants Available for Fire-Resistant Roofing and Home Safety in California
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Savor the Season Safely: Smart Holiday Cooking Habits
The holidays bring laughter, delicious food, and bustling kitchens, but they also increase the risk of fires. Cooking is the leading cause of home fires and injuries in the U.S. (National Fire Protection Association [NFPA], 2024; U.S. Fire Administration [USFA], 2024). By following a few simple precautions, you can keep your celebrations safe and stress-free. […]
Fire Hazards: 5 Devices Ting Often Finds at Fault
While every home is different, the Ting Fire Safety Team frequently encounters the same handful of devices when responding to fire hazard alerts. Many of these are things families plug in — and leave plugged in — every day. Ting is designed to help catch these hidden dangers by detecting the early warning signs of […]
Bamboo Insurance Expands Into Texas Homeowners Insurance Market
Bamboo Insurance is excited to announce its expansion into the Texas homeowners insurance market. This move marks an important milestone for the company, which has established a strong presence in California’s competitive and challenging insurance environment. Having withstood California’s volatile insurance market — staying when many other carriers left — this isn’t Bamboo’s first rodeo. […]
Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance in California: What Homeowners Need to Know
If you’ve been shopping for homeowners insurance in California, you may have come across a term you’re not familiar with: Excess and Surplus Lines Insurance—also known as E&S insurance. While it’s traditionally been used for high-risk or hard-to-insure properties, a growing number of California homeowners with standard homes are now ending up with E&S policies. […]
Bamboo Insurance Launches Ting Program to Provide Fire Prevention Technology to Policyholders for Free
Bamboo Insurance is proud to offer enhanced home safety by providing Whisker Labs’ Ting fire prevention sensors and service for free to eligible customers. Ting helps protect families, pets, and homes from devastating electrical fires by detecting and addressing hidden electrical hazards before they escalate. This year, Bamboo Insurance will provide Ting at no cost to […]
9 Practical and Thoughtful Holiday Gifts for Homeowners
Choosing the perfect gift can be challenging, but we’ve got you more than covered! Whether it’s for someone new to their property or a long-time resident, the right gift can make a lasting impact by combining thoughtfulness with practicality. This holiday season, let the spirit of “Peace on Earth” translate into peace of mind with […]
Phyn and Bamboo Insurance Partner to Provide Innovative Water Solutions for California Homeowners
Phyn, the leader in intelligent water solutions, today announced that it is joining forces with Bamboo, a property and casualty insurance organization that prioritizes simplicity, transparency, and savings, to protect homes from water-related loss and help address the challenges California residents face in securing dependable homeowners insurance. The partnership offers eligible Bamboo policyholders a 10% […]
Wildfire Preparedness
As temperatures rise, so do the risks of wildfires. In 2023, the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC) reported more than 55,000 wildfires burning 2.7 million acres across the United States*. If you live in a wildfire-prone area, being prepared is crucial. Luckily, we have some tips to help you get started. Here are steps to […]