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Rodent damage and car insurance claims
Squirrels, mice, and rats live in every part of the country. And these rodents also love to turn vehicles into a shelter for the winter. Engine compartments, vehicle interiors, and even mufflers are often deemed ideal nesting spots for pesky pests. In addition to making unpleasant smells, these rodents also tend to chew through important…
February 27, 2020
5 Tips to make your next family road trip more enjoyable
The annual family road trip. For some, it brings back wonderful childhood memories of visiting tourist sites around the country. To others, it reminds them of endless hours of driving while squished in the car with their siblings and eating peanut butter sandwiches en route to save time. Traveling by car can be cheap…
February 25, 2020
Affordable fixes to reduce your home insurance rates
One of the best ways to bring your home insurance rates down is also one of the best ways to improve your home: Make all those small and medium-sized fixes you’ve been meaning to make. Here are a few quick fixes that can help you pay lower premiums: Tear down old structures on your property. If…
February 20, 2020
What To Look For In Home Insurance In 2020
Whether you have a mortgage for your home or not, it is important that you have a home insurance policy. The purpose of a home insurance policy is to protect your finances and investment in the event your property is damaged or destroyed. Here’s more about what to look for in home insurance in 2020. Look for discounts You should…
February 18, 2020
Is it time to update my business insurance policy?
What you consider an expansion to your business may differ from what your business insurance provider considers an expansion. Launching a new product, for instance, may not feel like a big deal, but it does bring a whole host of new insurance risks that your insurer needs to know about in order to provide you with adequate…
February 13, 2020
Does home insurance cover your fence and shed?
Since your home is likely the biggest purchase you will make in your lifetime, it’s important to protect your investment with home insurance. This coverage protects you from financial loss in the event of a covered instance. Here’s more on whether your fence, shed and other outbuilding are covered by your home insurance policy. What’s…
February 11, 2020
Is it safe to jump-start someone’s car?
Jump starting a vehicle with a dead battery has long been a courtesy drivers give to each other. But advances in electronics in modern cars mean a lot more can go wrong in this exchange. And if it does, car insurance may not cover the resulting damage. What can go wrong when jump-starting someone’s car?…
February 6, 2020
How business insurance can protect against unexpected losses
Business insurance helps you cover expenses when your business experiences interruptions. Just as you wouldn’t open a business without fire and windstorm insurance, it’s important to protect your business operations themselves. Business insurance can cover your lost sales and expenses when unanticipated events cause your business to slow — or make it impossible to do keep…
February 4, 2020
What should you do if you see ants on your car?
Seeing ants on your car can be surprising, but it’s usually not too much to worry about. They’re usually just stopping by for a visit, and they won’t cause any damage that would require you to file a car insurance claim. However, to be safe, you should keep an eye on them. Where do car ants come…
January 30, 2020
Is your roof in insurable condition?
When you buy home insurance, your home needs to be in an acceptable condition so that it’s not too risky for the insurance company. As one of the home’s most important structural components, your roof is a major factor in whether you can get home insurance and what your rates will be. Most roofs last around 20 to 30…
January 28, 2020
