Summer is finally here! Backyard swimming pools are a great place to spend time with family and friends during the summer months, but pool ownership also comes with responsibility.
We want everyone to have a safe and fun time at the pool, which is why educating yourself on pool safety is very important.
Drowning is the leading cause of ...
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Why You Need an Umbrella Policy
Updated February 26, 2020
What Is Umbrella Insurance?
Umbrella insurance is a form of liability insurance that will supplement your basic liability policies, such as your auto, home or renters insurance. An umbrella liability policy covers a much higher limit and goes above and beyond claims directly relating to your home and auto. The main ...
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I run a business from my home. What coverage do I need?
Running a business from home gives you the flexibility to create your own hours and spend more time with family. Homeowner’s policies provide limited or no coverage for a business conducted in your home or in a detached structure at your home location. Whether your business is part-time or full time, you’ll want to consider a home-based business ...
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Preventing Claims While You are Away from Home
If you’re planning a vacation, have a summer or winter home, or maybe you have an older relative who has to stay at a rehab facility temporarily, the last thing you want to think about is something happening to your home while you’re gone. If you’re preparing for some time away, there are steps you can take to avoid finding you have to file a claim ...
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What coverage do I need if I rent a home or apartment?
When you rent a home or apartment you want to make sure your possessions are covered in the event of damage or loss.
What is Renters Insurance?
Renters insurance provides coverage for lost, stolen, or damaged items. Renters insurance also provides coverage in the event of injury to someone else on a property you rent.
What Does Renters ...
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How To Minimize Insurance Surcharges
Updated January 22, 2019
As you may know, credit scores and claim history are big factors in determining your rate for auto and homeowners insurance.
What you may not know, is that when we quote rates for our clients on a new homeowners policy, if you have two or more claims, most markets will decline to offer coverage. Homeowners policies ...
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Remodeling Your Home
Home remodeling is making a comeback - studies estimate that Americans will spend $340 billion on home remodeling in 2018. But during this fix-up frenzy, many homeowners will be exposed to financial risk.
One-in-four home remodeling projects increase the value of a home by more than 25%. But too few consumers consider increasing their ...
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Summer Safety Reminders
Summertime is finally here which means you’re probably looking forward to upcoming vacations! We want to make sure you’re safe while you and your family are traveling. Here’s a checklist to make sure you have a safe and fun trip this summer:
Carry Your Medication - If you have medications make sure to carry them on you with labels in the event ...
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