March is the time of year when we talk about severe weather.  That can mean hail, tornados, and even floods! Flood safety is extremely important. That’s why it’s a good idea to review these basic flood safety tips, provided by Ready.gov, with your children every year. If a flood is likely in your area, you […]

2015 has arrived!  And with it come resolutions and goals for a fresh start over the coming months. If one of your resolutions for this year was to get organized, then here are some tips on how to get financially “fit” in 2015!  At least as far as your insurance goes… 1. Set up a […]

The holidays have officially arrived, and for many of us that means shopping, gifting, decorating, partying, and traveling.  Insurance agents are always on the look out for things that might put our clients at risk.  That’s why I wanted to share a few quick reminders this month to make sure you avoid any potential claim […]

Create A Winter Weather Prep Kit It’s the time of year for icy winter weather.  And as your insurance agent, I have to share a few things to get you prepared before the winter storms hit! First things first, you want to have the right supplies on hand.  Create a basic emergency kit that includes […]

December Home Maintenance Tasks Every month, we share easy tasks you can do to keep you home in tip-top shape all year long. So as we wind down 2014, here are a few simple tasks you can take on in December! Replace all of your home’s air filters to keep them working efficiently. Check all […]

It’s an exciting and frightening time when children leave the home to attend school elsewhere, amidst all the planning and shopping it is extremely important to talk to your insurance agent about the impact this will have on your current insurance program. Some things to consider: -Students with cars away at school should notify their […]

In today’s world lawsuits are a daily occurrence, it seems anyone could be sued for anything at any time, weather the lawsuit is frivolous or not is a matter for the courts. However, you do want to make sure you have sufficient liability coverage to protect your home, retirement, and other assets. Here are some […]

“According to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), a 6 inch flood in a 1000 square foot home can cause over $20,000 in damage” NOW THAT WARMER WEATHER is here and the snow has melted, thoughts turn to cleaning up or repairing damage caused by winter storms.  Such damage may or may not be covered […]

Homeowners insurance basics How is the cost of my homeowners insurance determined? A number of factors determine the cost of your homeowners policy, including the type of policy you choose; how much insurance you carry; and the size of your deductible. The construction of your home or apartment also is a factor, as some buildings […]