Tag: Personal Insurance

Water damage can occur anywhere in your home, at any time of year. In fact, according to the Insurance Information Institute, the most common way water damage occurs in the home is through things like burst pipes and broken appliances.1 Protecting Your Home Against Water Damage Consider all the places where you can access water…

Tornadoes are one of the most frightening natural disasters in the world, and they can occur suddenly with little to no warning. While tornadoes can occur any time of year, they’re most common in the United States from March to July. In fact, about 1,200 tornadoes occur in the U.S. each year, and tornadoes have…

Scammers and con artists have been around since the beginning of time, and email is just a modern vehicle for them to dupe their victims. Most email scams will ask you to send money, cash checks, provide information or establish business relationships. It’s important to know how to recognize common email scams so that you…

Most parents approach this milestone with a mixture of joy and dread — the day their teenager obtains a driver’s license. Of course, safety is top of mind for parents. Make sure you talk with your teens about the risks below to ensure that they understand these very real safety threats. Top 8 Safety Risks…

One of the pleasures of summer is enjoying time at the pool. However, any time spent around water (especially with children) presents certain risks. Did you know: Ten people die each day from unintentional drowning, and on average two of them are under age 14.1 Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages…

Hitting the road in an RV can be one of the best ways to see this beautiful country. Whether you have a fifth wheel or a full-sized motor home, setting out on an RV road trip is a memorable adventure. Here are some tips to help you plan your route and enjoy your trip.  Use…

Do you rent your home or apartment? Renters insurance protects your belongings from loss, damage, or destruction following things like burglaries, fires, tornadoes and other covered events. Plus, renters insurance also protects your liability (and your money) if someone is injured at your rental home or apartment.    Check out these top five reasons why…

Whether it’s a minor fender-bender or a more serious vehicle collision, anytime you’re involved in a car accident can be traumatic. When the other driver takes off without exchanging any information with you—commonly called a “hit-and-run”—you can be left feeling victimized as well. If you’re ever on the receiving end of a hit-and-run, be sure…

How often do you take a look at your insurance coverage? If you’re like most people, probably not very often—if at all.   Most of us purchase insurance to protect our home, vehicles, and other items of value, and then we go into “set it and forget it” mode. But things change over time, and…

Did you know that a home burglary occurs every 26 seconds, with an average loss of $2,799?1 Plus, most home burglaries occur during daytime hours, when thieves expect you to be at work, school or running errands. Even the safest neighborhoods can be targets for intruders. Help secure your home with these tips. Keep all your…