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Top Home Improvement Projects That Can Increase Your Home Value
Friday, January 12, 2024
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
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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
Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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)
Thursday, November 16, 2023
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...
Two Vital Checklists To Prepare For Winter Storms
Friday, October 20, 2023
Days before Christmas, Winter Storm Elliot caused about $5.4 billion of insured losses in 42 states. Unfortunately, storms of this magnitude are not one-off weather events anymore. Winter weather has gotten increasingly...
Save Money With These Smart Home Devices That Make Your Home Safer
Monday, October 2, 2023
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...
GenZ & Young Millennials: 5 Questions You’re Probably Asking About Life Insurance
Thursday, September 21, 2023
In the light of day, no one wants to think about the unimaginable happening. But those are the exact thoughts that keep us up at night: What will happen to my family if something happens to me? How will they survive?...
Renting vs. Owning a Home: Protect Your Property No Matter Which You Prefer
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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...
I Got My First Apartment— Do I Need Renter’s Insurance?
Monday, August 21, 2023
Congratulations on unlocking the door to your very first place! As you step into this new chapter of your life, the thrill of independence is likely intertwining with the responsibilities that come with it. While you'...
Defensive Driving Techniques to Avoid Accidents and Insurance Claims
Monday, August 7, 2023
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...