Thursday, December 22, 2016
As the holidays approach, it is important to make safety your number one priority. When it comes to decorating your Christmas tree, keep these 5 safety tips in mind: Watch out for the little ones: Until you can be sure...
Thursday, December 22, 2016
During the holidays, when millions of shoppers flood stores and malls, the frequency of parking lot accidents goes up by about 20 percent, according to the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers Association. To help...
Monday, December 19, 2016
Celebrate with a live tree – safelyChoose the right tree! Healthy trees have green needles that do not fall off easily and supple, not brittle, branches.Water your tree daily, and keep your tree indoors for no more than...
Monday, December 5, 2016
Being involved in a car accident can be a stressful and daunting experience, and a time when you may not be thinking straight or in full control of your faculties. Being prepared beforehand with the proper items, as...
Friday, December 2, 2016
The roof is an integral part of any house; its purpose is both aesthetic and functional, preserving the belongings within the house and providing protection to the people who live there. In hot, tropical climates, roofs...
Monday, November 14, 2016
In insurance claims circles, an AOB is typically used in certain lines of business such as auto insurance and property insurance. In the auto insurance arena, an insured signs an AOB which gives the auto body repair...
Friday, November 4, 2016
No matter how safe you are behind the wheel, you’ve probably done things like: Shift into drive while the car is still rolling backward. Ride the brakes on steep hills. Roll into the gas station on empty. Guilty? If so,...
Monday, October 31, 2016
Halloween can bring out the scary side in us all. As independent insurance agents, we like spooky, too, but certainly not when it comes to your insurance coverage. Some of the insurance misconceptions floating around...
Thursday, October 27, 2016
Your porch light is on, the bowl of candy is ready, and your cat whiskers are drawn just so. You’re waiting and waiting until - there it is - your doorbell rings. It’s your first trick-or-treater! Halloween can be a...
Friday, September 2, 2016
Have you ever noticed that, with roadway anger, it’s always the other guy’s fault? And, it very well could be. The thing is, you can’t control how other people drive. But, you can control how you respond to situations...
Thursday, September 1, 2016
The family summer vacation is a time-honored tradition, and it often includes a trip to one of our country’s incredible amusement parks. But, while the rides and other attractions at these parks are typically safe, it...
Thursday, September 1, 2016
When the sun is out and the weather’s warm, people flock to the water — whether it’s the beach, a lake, a river or a backyard pool. But, wherever there’s water, there’s also danger. According to the U.S. Centers for...
Thursday, May 5, 2016
It’s just rain — how much impact can it really have on your driving? The answer: a lot. You’re likely to experience lower visibility, reduced traction and increased difficulty in handling your car both during and after...