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Preparing Your Teen Driver for Different Road Conditions and Situations

If you have a young driver in your home, you may be fearful about them driving on their own, especially in bad weather or road construction. Here are some tips to share with them to improve safety by adapting their...

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How to Winterize and Properly Store Your Boat

Your boat is an investment that gives you tons of fun all summer long. But come the cold weather months, you want to make sure it’s properly winterized before you store it, so it’s protected from weather and other...

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Save Money With These Smart Home Devices That Make Your Home Safer

Homeowners today have never had more ways to save money through technology. Here are five smart home devices that will help you cut down on your bills and improve your home’s safety. Better safety can mean fewer...

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Renting vs. Owning a Home: Protect Your Property No Matter Which You Prefer

If you’re on the fence about renting or owning a home, here’s a helpful look at the upsides of each option. Remember to get the right insurance when you make your choice, so your property is fully protected. The...

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Auto accidents and what to do if you're involved in one

No one ever wants to be in an automobile accident. But roughly 18,000 automobile accidents happen every day in the United States. From major, multi-car accidents to fender benders, hit and runs or vehicles hitting...

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Defensive Driving Techniques to Avoid Accidents and Insurance Claims

If you want to reduce your risk of traffic accidents and the insurance claims that accompany them - which could cause your premium to go up - you need to drive defensively. Here are some driving tips to help you avoid...

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Answers to Your Summer Insurance Questions - Part Two - Boat Related

If we rent a boat, do we need to purchase insurance for it? If you have an existing umbrella policy, you're probably covered for liability; however, you’ll still need to purchase physical damage coverage.If you don't...

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Answers to Your Summer Insurance Questions - Part One - Car Related

We're renting a car for our vacation. Do we need rental insurance?Probably not. If you have full coverage on your auto, it will also apply to most rental cars with the same coverage limits and deductibles. So, if you...

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What to Look for When Buying a House to Avoid Unnecessary Insurance Claims

If you’re house hunting, you’re probably looking at many elements like the number of bedrooms or how updated the kitchen is. Don’t forget to check for these things too, which which may help avoid home insurance claims...

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Why Gen Z should go into insurance

If you've got a recent graduate or know someone who's in search of a new job, allow us to introduce you to an industry that is relatively immune to the ravages of economic downturns and even pandemics: insurance. From...

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Benefits of Safe Driving Apps

Many insurance carriers today offer smartphone apps that track telematics to monitor driving. Here’s how they work and how these apps may help you lower your auto insurance premium, along with a few other advantages. ...

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Rules for backyard pools

If you’re fortunate enough to have a backyard pool, it can provide hours of fun for friends and family. But with that pool comes responsibility. So with pool season just around the corner, we thought we'd share a few...

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4 Water-Saving Tips for Your Garden

Water has been in short supply in many areas of the United States lately. And even if it’s bountiful where you live, you may be paying more for water than you’d like. Here are some tips for using less water and saving...

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Thinking about a boat? Don't forget to insure it!

With warmer weather on its way, boat season will soon be kicking in. If you're thinking of getting a boat this year, here's an overview regarding insurance needs. Boat insurance contains coverage types to help in...

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What does getting a traffic ticket do to your insurance rates?

If you’ve been caught speeding or forgetting to use your turn signal, traffic ticket fines are not the only price you’ll pay for breaking the rules of the road. You can also face higher car insurance costs. Drivers who...

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Why homeowners insurance rates keep rising and what you can do about it

If you’ve gotten your homeowners insurance renewal recently, odds are good your rate went up. And that applies to all companies across the board. There are a variety of reasons for rising rates with extreme weather...

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The Importance of Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage

Your auto insurance is one of the most important elements of your personal insurance portfolio. But some people purchase only the minimum required liability coverage, not realizing they may be leaving themselves open to...

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Keep Your Home Safe While on Vacation

Whether you’re just getting away for a long weekend or spending a few weeks out of the house, it’s important to ensure your home is safe while you’re gone. Follow these tips to help prevent break-ins, fires, and water...

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Should you insure your pet?

February 20 is National Love Your Pet day - though to a dog or cat owner, every day is "Love Your Pet" day! Even with all that love, the question may be, "Is pet insurance worth the cost?" Pet insurance protects against...

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Should you consider having an umbrella insurance policy?

Umbrella insurance is a type of personal liability insurance that provides an additional layer of coverage beyond what your homeowners, auto, or other vehicles/boat/etc. coverage might provide. We call those underlying...

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Should you consider raising your deductible on your auto or homeowners policy?

Our goal is to always get you the ideal insurance policy that's right for you and your particular needs. Sometimes, needs or circumstances change and you may be wondering, "If I raise my deductible amount, could I save...

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Who Needs Life Insurance and How Much Do You Need?

It’s an unfortunate fact that life expectancy in the US has dropped recently. This has led many people to examine whether or not they should have a life insurance policy and, if so, how much coverage they should have....

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Giving back - it's what our referral program and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is all about

We love it when we get referrals. It's a great way to grow our business and we always seek to give new customers better coverage and service than they've ever had before. With each referral, we reward the person who...

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A few insurance New Year's resolutions to consider

We hope if you've set some 2023 New Year's resolutions that they're still going strong! Since it's still early in the year, we thought we'd pass along a few insurance related resolutions that could save you money while...

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Family Emergency Preparedness Checklist

It seems like every day on the news that we hear stories about a hurricane, flood, or wildfire creating massive damage in the U.S. and putting people out of their homes. Have you thought about how your family would...

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