Let’s try a little exercise: Can you list everything you own from memory? Didn’t think so. The fact is most people own more things than they realize. It’s easy to remember the cars, the computer, the TV. But what about that holiday china in the garage? Or every pair of shoes? All of it is…
Every fall, college students head back to campus and the things that travel with them get more sophisticated. It’s important to understand the limits of your property coverage that will follow your student to college, whether its across the state of across the country. Personal Property Students find very creative ways to fill their living…
Whether it’s escaping on your motorcycle, cruising in your boat or trekking cross-country in your RV, we can help protect whatever moves you. And since you are already a client of our agency, you could qualify for multiple-policy discounts on your insurance if you add a motorcycle, watercraft, or RV policy. Not only can we…
We recommend taking the following preventative measures to keep your home and personal belongings safe: Keep your home well-lit. Mount exterior lights in your yard or on your house so that they are out of reach of would-be burglars. Put indoor lights on a timer. Make it time-consuming to break into your home. Dead-bolt window…
You’ve taken the plunge and opted for condo life. Now that the papers are signed, it seems like everything is taken care of for you-building maintenance, roof repairs, landscaping, insurance, etc. It’s time to relax because everything is covered, right? Not quite. The insurance policy provided by the condo association covers the building structure and…
With today’s improved technology, most major insurance companies have introduced phone applications. Companies from Progressive, Travelers, Safeco, Nationwide, Allstate, State Farm, Farmers, and many others have introcuded such apps. Not sure how to find these applications? Contact your insurance agent if you need help. So what does this mean for you? You can pay your…
It’s summer! That means it’s time to break out your boat, jet ski, RV, and ATV, and head up to the mountains or the lake and have some fun!! Before the fun starts though, you should make sure that you have adequate coverage for all of your favorite toys. If you are concerned that you…
Whether your home is seasonally unoccupied, your tenant recently left, or your property is vacant due to unforeseen circumstances, check out these tips on how to protect your vacant property from damage. Residential Property Owners: Keep wind and water out – make sure that tree branches are cut back 5 to 6 feet from roof…
Even a small leak can become a major problem, so knowing what you’re covered for and how to prevent water damage are equally important. The below tips should help uncover any potential water problems down the road and keep your property dry. Check appliance hoses. Standard hoses are not as durable as they used to…
We admit it: As insurance pros, our picture of winter isn’t exactly cozy. Winter storms mean traffic snarls, hillsides turning to sheets of ice, and cars sliding around like hockey pucks. Cold temperatures can cause pipes to burst, frost swells and other damage. Heating your home with fireplaces and holiday lighting can increase the risk…
