Top 5 Reasons to Buy an Umbrella Policy

If you have assets to protect, it is essential you buy an umbrella policy to cover your home and auto insurance policies. Claims can arise from many different situations. The below list are true-life stories that can easily happen to anyone. Auto Insurance Claims. A policyholder’s child loses control on a highway overpass. The car…

Do You Need Workers Compensation Insurance?

To give you an easy answer… YES! Employers have a legal responsibility to their employees to make the workplace safe. However, accidents happen even when every reasonable safety measure has been taken. To protect employers from lawsuits resulting from workplace accidents and to provide medical care and compensation for lost income to employees hurt in…

Swimming Pool Safety Tips

Summer is well underway, and with the warm weather comes fun in swimming pools! Before you allow children and families to swim in the pool in your backyard, please take these pool safety tips into consideration. General Pool Safety Enclose with a 4 foot fence around all 4 sides. Enclose your pool or spa area…

Listen to Oprah: Don’t Text and Drive!

Oprah has teamed with Liberty Mutual Insurance company to get the word out… texting while driving is NOT safe!! Vehicular accidents are the #1 killer of teenagers in America. When it comes to teen driving, the danger of text messaging while driving is right up there with drunken driving. According the SADD (Students Against Destructive…

What is the Value of An Independent Agent?

WE DO THE SHOPPING FOR YOU! Insurance agents are trained and licensed professionals who dedicate their career to helping people with their insurance needs. They offer knowledgeable advice and guidance for all their client’s insurance needs; whether it be home, auto, life, health, or business insurance. Independent agents are a one-stop shop for all insurance!…

10 Ways To Save On Home Insurance

Looking for ways to save on your homeowner’s insurance? Read the top 10 ways to save below! SHOP AROUND. At your renewal be sure to get quotes from multiple companies. An independent agent can provide rate quotes from multiple companies. Every company has different rates in every area. INCREASE YOUR DEDUCTIBLE. Typically, home insurance deductibles…

Still not sure if you need an umbrella policy?

Maybe these TRUE stories will help change your mind: An insured was a retired doctor with significant assets.  The sun was in his eyes and he made a left turn and struck a motorcyclist and killed him.  This insured carried a $250k liability policy with no umbrella.  The motorcyclist that died was a CEO of a…

Smokey the Bear Says…

Only YOU can prevent wildfires! Now that we are approaching the dry summer months, we are at risk for wildfires! California has had the most costly wildfires in recent years. Read on to learn the facts of California wildfires, and how you can help protect your home! GET THE FACTS: In 2009 California had 405,585 acres burned…

It’s A Nice Day For A White Wedding

Getting married and the venue you chose is requiring special event insurance? Before you buy your policy, know what is covered and what might not be! Special event insurance is not only for weddings; it can be used to cover anniversary parties, quinceneras, graduation parties, or any other special event you might be planning! Special…

Takin’ Care of Business…

Before you start a new business, make sure to research what type and how much insurance you will need; as well as how much it will cost. Also find out what insurance is required by law in your state. General liability insurance is a must for all new business ventures. Any enterprise can be sued. Customers…