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Empowering Small Businesses: AKKO’s Partnership with Capital One Business Deals
Introduction In an era where connections and collaborations hold the key to success, businesses are constantly seeking opportunities to expand

Tips for Protecting Your Devices: Safeguard Your Electronic Investments
In today’s interconnected world, electronic devices have become an integral part of our lives. From smartphones to tablets, laptops to

Broken Phones: Frequent and Expensive – AKKO Can Help!
As our reliance on devices continues to grow, it’s becoming increasingly important to consider the likelihood of accidents and malfunctions

Refurbished Devices: Better for the Environment And Your Wallet
In recent years, the market for used and refurbished devices has experienced significant growth, and for good reason. Not only

How Homeowners Insurance Falls Short When It Comes to Device Protection
As technology continues to play an increasingly important role in our daily lives, it’s become more important than ever to

Device Manufacturer Warranty Problems: 7 Things to Watch Out For
When you buy a mobile phone, camera, laptop, or any other electronic device, you do so with the intention that

A Definitive Guide on Corporate Device Coverage Policy for Employees Working From Home
Remote working has been on the rise in recent years, and it is expected to become more popular in 2023.

Insurance for Cameras: Learn About AKKO’s Protection Plan
Whether you are a professional photographer or just like taking photos with a high-quality camera, you know how expensive such

How to Get Phone Insurance for Used Phones and Devices
If you tend to lose a lot of things, having phone insurance is a great way to feel like you’re

Ray Ban Warranty – Everything You Need To Know
Ray-Ban makes millions of pairs of sunglasses and glasses each year, meaning there should be a great warranty to protect

Amazon Fire Tablet Warranty: How Good Is It?
Like any other electronic device, your Amazon Fire Tablet can be vulnerable to defects, accidents, or performance issues. The good

Business Device Insurance for Electronics Guide
Electronic devices are not only more vulnerable to damage but also expensive and hard to replace. Yet the most important

Vizio TV Warranty Explained
Did you get one of the many Vizio TVs on the market? Do you want to keep your warranty intact

Desktop Computer Insurance: What You Must Know for Full Device Protection
We all want our electronic devices to work as long as necessary to serve our needs. But desktop computers, like

What To Do When Your Keurig Warranty Is Up
If you’re like most people, you probably have a Keurig coffee maker. They are one of the most popular brands

Nintendo Switch Warranty: Everything You Should Know
The Nintendo Switch manufacturer warranty period is often limited to 12 months after purchase but if you need extended protection

Garmin Watch Warranty: When Do You Need Insurance?
Garmin wearables are functional and comfortable compared with others in the market, and there is always a style to suit

ASUS Laptop Warranty: What Does It Cover?
ASUS branded hardware products, including the ASUS computer systems or laptops, often come with a limited warranty. When your ASUS

Bose Headphones Warranty: How Good Is It?
Despite the stiff competition, Bose continues to be a top-tier manufacturer of some of the best active noise-canceling headphones on

Apple Watch Warranty: What’s Included & For How Long?
Your Apple Watch is certainly one of your most prized possessions. But AppleCare+ doesn’t do you much justice with its

Samsung TV Warranty: What Is Included
Samsung has quite the reputation for making very impressive high-end electronics, TVs included, and as you’d expect, they don’t come

Fitbit Warranty: How to Ensure Your Device Is Covered
It can be disheartening when a Fitbit device you use daily suddenly fails. It is even worse when you call

Sony Camera Warranty: Everything You Need to Know
Before you purchase a Sony camera, you’ll certainly want to know if it’s covered under warranty. You’ll be looking at

Nest Thermostat Warranty: What to Do When Your Warranty Policy Expires
Nest thermostat warranty is a fundamental policy that any Nest thermostat owner should make sure they have. Nest Labs has

What to Do When Your Ring Doorbell Warranty Ends?
Ring doorbells are becoming more popular today, with more people now becoming more conscious of their safety. Even though your

What to Do When Your Laptop Warranty Expires: Leveraging Our Laptop Protection Policy
Everybody enjoys an excellent service warranty. Warranties for the TV and refrigerator are necessary. A computer service warranty is also

Why I Joined AKKO – Ed Hugener, Head of Cellular and Retail Partnerships
After spending 20 years in wireless, with 12 of those at Asurion, the largest handset insurance provider in the world, I thought I had seen it all. In my time at Asurion, I held a variety of different roles, all related to helping drive insurance sales in wireless retail, building new programs, and launching new products in the Verizon Indirect dealer channel. As an industry veteran, I rarely came across a product that was exciting, new, and a differentiator to shake things up.

Airpods Insurance: AKKO vs. AppleCare
Nothing beats the convenience and sound quality of Apple AirPods. But their small size leaves them vulnerable to loss, damage,

TV Insurance: What It Covers & What It Costs
Your television is one of your most valuable investments, providing you and your family access to entertainment, gaming, and the

What Is the Best Bicycle Insurance for Bikes Under $1,000?
Riding your bike is an excellent way to get some exercise, explore your city, or even travel to and from

What Is the Best Electronic Device Insurance?
You use your electronic devices for a huge variety of purposes. Some are designed just for gaming, while others are

What’s the Best Phone insurance? – 2022 Comparison
Have you ever asked whether you should buy phone insurance? If you’re one of the 50% of people who break their phone each year, chances are you would greatly benefit from having a phone insurance plan. Especially if you have a newer high-end device worth $700 or more. This article will help you learn about the differences between various phone insurance offerings and our recommendations on which phone insurance to buy.

Have a Slow Laptop? Here’s How to Make It Run Faster
Nothing’s worse than when you have a work assignment to turn in or need to look up something important and

How to Improve iPhone Battery Life
We’ve all been there — you’re barely halfway through your work or school day when your iPhone battery starts to

How to Secure Your Phone from Hackers
As an internet-connected device, your phone can be vulnerable to cybercrime. Hackers and cybercriminals may attempt to secretly access your

Get $20 to Fix Your Broken Phone, Then Protect It with AKKO
All too often, folks come to us with a phone that has already been dropped, dunked, smashed, crushed, chewed, frozen,

5 Ways for Electronics Repair Shops to Increase Revenue
With more than 40,000 electronics repair businesses in the United States alone, it’s a competitive industry – but it can

The Best Way to Protect Musical Instruments and Equipment
by Evan Nachimson As an independent musician who’s spent the better half of the past eight years riding the grit-filled subways of

Best Insurance After Your Playstation 5 Warranty Ends
The Sony Playstation is an extremely popular gaming console, exciting audiences from the most serious gamers to the most casual

What to Do When Your Playstation Controller Warranty Is Up
These days, the Playstation gaming console is so popular that even people who don’t play video games of any kind

What’s the Best Musical Instrument Insurance for You?
If you’ve ever wanted to develop a musical skill such as playing an instrument, composing pieces, or producing music, you’re

Right to Repair Takes a Huge Step Forward
As a company that sees a lot of smashed Apple products and is partnered with more than 500 independent electronic

What To Do When Your Xbox Warranty Ends
If you’re an avid gamer or even just a casual player, you’ve at least heard of the Xbox (if you

Is Your Xbox Controller Warranty Up? Need Gadget Insurance?
Since the release of its original model by Microsoft in 2001, the Xbox has been one of the most popular

When Is It Worth It To Get Camera Insurance?
Whether you’re a professional photographer by trade or simply enjoy taking photographs with a high-quality camera as a hobby, you

Is Smartphone Financing Savvy or Risky?
People can disagree about many things in this world, but at least one thing’s for sure: Smartphones have gotten wickedly

How to Fix Your Water-Damaged Phone
Fun fact! Pure, distilled water does not conduct electricity. What actually makes water conductive is the addition of minerals and

How To Check Your MacBook Battery Cycles & What It Means
How to Check the Battery Cycles on Your MacBook Unfortunately, batteries don’t last forever. You might think this sounds obvious

How Does Camera Equipment Insurance Work?
Maybe you only have one camera with a few lenses or perhaps you are a professional photographer with thousands of

What is the Best Camera Insurance for Professional Photographers?
As a professional photographer, you may have invested thousands of dollars into your photography equipment and gear. It’s your passion!
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"Everything Protected"
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Theft Deductibles
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