Hurricane Season is here. Be prepared!

July 5, 2011

As hurricane season gets underway, it’s a good time to carefully review your homeowners insurance policy because your policy may include a special deductible for wind or hurricane damage. Is your deductible on your policy too high? Give us a call and we’ll be happy to provide you with a quote from one of our [...]

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Who is Safer Behind the Wheel: Men or Women?

June 13, 2011

If knowing the rules of the road is any indication of safe driving habits, then men are the safer drivers. That’s according to the 7th Annual GMAC Insurance National Drivers Test. This year, men had a test score that was slightly higher than 80%. That is significantly higher than females, who averaged just above 74%. [...]

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Renovating Your Rental Property – What You Should Know About Your Insurance

June 7, 2011

Whether you’re adding a new room, finishing a basement or expanding a deck on your rental property, be sure to speak with your insurance company to determine if you need to adjust your policy. Here are 3 reasons why – Reason 1: When you make additions or improvements to your rental home, you increase its [...]

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What is Umbrella Insurance?

June 2, 2011

Umbrella insurance is extra liability insurance that you purchase in addition to your regular insurance policies. As its name implies, umbrella insurance sits “on top of” your other insurance policies like an umbrella, to provide added financial protection in the event that other policies cannot cover the loss. For example, let’s say that you rear-end [...]

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Differences Between Renters Insurance and Homeowners Insurance

May 23, 2011

People who previously owned homes have found themselves as renters. For some, it’s a choice. The home has been sold, and the previous homeowner needs to rent while looking for another home to purchase. A promotion at work includes a temporary move to another city, so while the spouse and kids remain at home, a [...]

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Look Before You Launch – Boat Safety Tips

May 18, 2011

Before launching your boat for the first time this summer, be sure it’s ready to ride the waves. Here are 5 tips to make sure your boat is water-ready. Pre-Launch Tip 1: Check battery fluid and fill with distilled water if low. A battery that froze over the winter will not hold a charge. Pre-Launch Tip 2: [...]

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