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When and Why You Need Commercial Property Insurance
Your business would not be able to succeed if the equipment, materials, stock and products that it utilizes were to become compromised. Damage, theft or destruction of property might interrupt your operations and put you in a significant financial bind as you work through the recovery process. Indeed, if the loss of property is too…
September 9, 2021

Is Your Dog Covered by Your Home Insurance?
Homeowners insurance is designed to protect all members of your family against personal liabilities, and sometimes you might wonder how it extends to your pets. Although your home insurance won’t pay for costs like your pet’s veterinary bills or cover the cost of replacing your favorite couch cushion if your dog chews it up, it…
September 7, 2021

Defensive Driving Techniques to Refamiliarize Yourself With
Being a safe and responsible driver also means being a defensive driver. While the word “defensive” might sound dangerous, it’s not a bad thing. Rather, it means being in a state of heightened awareness. If you’re a defensive driver, then this means you are prepared for any surprises that might pop up on the road…
September 2, 2021

Pool Safety Tips for Families
Swimming is a favorite summer past-time. If you own a pool, you’re probably looking forward to the warm, sunny weather so you can enjoy swimming with your friends and family. However, it’s important to keep safety in mind if you are a pool owner. Many injuries occur every year in backyard swimming pools. According to the…
August 31, 2021

Planning for Road Trips
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many are choosing to take road trips because of the lower health and safety risks, and more affordable prices when weighed next to flying. Long hours in the car still pose their fair share of risks, however. Therefore, if you are planning a summer road trip, you should always take the…
August 26, 2021

Power Washing a Home’s Exterior in the Fall
Even though it’s still summer, it’s time to start thinking about the approach of autumn. Now’s the time to consider some of the important household maintenance steps that you should take on during autumn’s mild weather. Before winter sets in, there is plenty of time to do a few things to repair and spruce up…
August 24, 2021

How to Establish A Trust to Distribute Life Insurance Proceeds?
Life insurance provides an important safety net for many families. If you are young, raising a family and going about your life, you may not think of this type of coverage. However, what if something were to happen to you? Life insurance coverage could help to provide your loved ones with the support they need…
August 19, 2021

Will a BOP Cover a Company Data Breach?
Small businesses often one of their most important commercial insurance solutions in a business owners policy (BOP). A BOP is an insurance package that offers a variety of commercial insurance benefits in one package and at one price, and it is optimized to meet the needs of small businesses. Still, while it is…
August 17, 2021

BOP Equipment Insurance for Storm Damage
Should a storm damage your business, the equipment within could need significant repairs or even be totally destroyed. Plus, the longer this damage goes unrepaired, the more your financial loss might be in the meantime. Luckily, if your business owners policy (BOP) contains appropriate property insurance, then you will have help replacing or repairing equipment…
August 12, 2021

10 Grilling Tips to Keep Your Home and Family Safe
During the summer, the warm weather makes it easy for you to heat your grill and cook your favorite food outside. Not only is it tasty, but it can also save you the discomfort of heating your home (and paying a higher HVAC bill triggered by the extra cooling costs). Ribs, chicken, burgers and…
August 10, 2021