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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Boat Insurance Options & Tips to Avoid Theft

If you’re a boat owner, you wait all year for boating season. Whether you take your boat out for a joy ride, take it out every weekend with friends or enjoy fishing trip, boats bring a lot of joy. If you are a new boat...

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Spring Season is Here – Insurance Updates to Know

Here are some updates on insurance or common questions we hear from customers. Do I Need to Purchase Insurance When Renting a Car? If you are planning on taking a trip this spring break, you may be renting a car. At...

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Is Water Damaged Covered By My Standard Home Insurance Policy?

Water damage can occur in many ways in your home. Whether it is a burst pipe, a leak from your refrigerator or freezer, your house is flooded due to weather conditions, and more. It is important to understand what type...

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Does Home Insurance Cover Mold Issues?

When we think of an issue that may arise by being a homeowner, many people wonder if their problem can be covered by insurance. My House Has a Mold Issue, Am I Covered? If your home develops a mold issue, is it covered...

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Insurance Options for Leased or Financed Vehicles

You have many coverage options when it comes to purchasing auto insurance. Some people choose to have the state minimum requirements, while others want more coverage protection. If you are looking to lease or finance...

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Five Things You Should Always Have on Hand in Your Home & Car

Prepping your home in the event you lose power or a natural disaster strikes - We all know the importance of being prepared, but what percentage of us actually do the prep work? A good way to ask yourself if you are...

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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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