Now that winter weather is officially upon us - early sunsets, temperatures dipping below the freezing mark, snow and slush appearing on the roads, ice accumulating on tree branches and telephone wires - it's time to make sure you and your car are both prepared for the season. Here are a few safety tips:
Prepare an Emergency Kit for Your Car
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Insuring Your College Student
It’s that time of year when parents are sending kids back to school. You may think that the days of the back-to-school checklists are over once you have a college student, but often times there is even more to do!
Along with pricey textbooks, laptops, dorm rooms, and thinking of how you will survive with your baby away from home, you also need ...
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How To Minimize Insurance Surcharges
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 generally charge for prior ...
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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.
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What You Need to Know About Boat Insurance
If you own a boat, you know it is a great way to spend time outdoors with friends and family. While your state may not require you to carry boat insurance, it is probably a good idea anyway. If you have a loan on your boat or you dock it in a marina, your homeowner's policy may not be enough insurance to satisfy the necessary requirements.
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Summer Safety Reminders
Updated May 15, 2023
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 ...
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Time for a Road Trip?
Updated March 1, 2023
It’s that time of year again, when motorcycles and their riders come out of hibernation and hit the road. It’s a time when both cycle drivers and auto/truck drivers must be more alert and aware.
For the cycle drivers and riders keep the following in mind:
Do your part to ride safely. 22% of riders killed in ...
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Homeowner’s Rates on the Rise
Updated January 30, 2023
Has your homeowners insurance premium gone up? We have been getting a lot of calls lately about the rise in homeowners insurance rates, and want to discuss a few of the factors that are contributing to this increase, and what you as a homeowner might want to do about it.
Inflation and Supply Chain Issues
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