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Why Flood Insurance Is a Must for America’s Homeowners

If you think your home isn’t at risk for damage from flooding, think again. According to FEMA, “Since 1996, flooding has affected 99% of U.S. counties, bringing significant damage and financial costs to homeowners and...


Tips for Towing a Boat Trailer to Reduce Accidents and Insurance Claims

Owning a boat can make weekends and vacations fun and memorable. Follow these tips to help ensure that when you’re towing your boat you’re being as safe as possible to lower the risk of accidents and unwanted insurance...


How to Choose the Right Contractor for Home Improvement Projects and Avoid Liability Claims

If you’re planning a home improvement project, you probably have many contractors available to choose from. How do you pick the right one that will get the job done safely and without liability issues? Follow these tips....


How to Adjust Your Insurance Portfolio for Life’s Major Milestones

Insurance is one of those things in life that we tend to think about only when it’s needed. However, if you only revisit your insurance plan in a moment of crisis or claim, you risk being underinsured or worse yet, not...


Safeguarding Your Towing Company Website: Preventing Spoofing and Fake Listings

In the age where your clients start and end their decisions on the internet, towing companies rely heavily on their online presence to connect with customers. However, recent incidents, like the one reported in Iowa (“...


Don’t Overlook These Risks to Your Home This Winter

The wild winter season can wreak havoc on your home... even without a fierce winter storm. All it takes is dropping temps and unlucky circumstances to turn a cozy night by the fire into your worst nightmare. Here are...


Top Home Improvement Projects That Can Increase Your Home Value

When you tackle home improvement projects, it’s wise to prioritize those that add the most to your property’s value, especially if you might put your home on the market in the next few years. Here are the renovations...


Your 2024 Insurance Tune-Up

You’ve set a goal to lose 20 pounds. You plan to exercise 3 days a week. You’re going to eat healthier, sleep better, and - ah, who knows. It'll be any one of the other resolutions we Americans make each year to be...


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...


Why Insurance Rates Are Going Up (and What You Can Do about Them)

No one gets excited about an increase in their insurance rates, but understanding why these increases are occurring, especially if you haven’t had a claim, can at least soften the blow a bit. Why Do Premiums Change in...