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Understanding Property Values
The recent increase in home values on the market has many homeowners looking at the value of their homes. One of the most important...
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Apr 294 min read


Risk Management Strategies for Landlords: Protecting Your Rental Property and Investments
Owning a second home and renting it out is a common situation. This can be a vacation home or a piece of investment property. As a...
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Mar 26, 20244 min read


Chimney Inspections - Safe for Santa?
Chimneys and vent pipes are an important part of the safety system for your home or business. These devices remove the products of...
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Dec 5, 20233 min read


Lithium Ion Batteries - An Emerging Hazard
Lithium-ion batteries have become the standard power source for most portable devices. The technology allows for a powerful power source...
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Nov 7, 20234 min read


Wildfires - Not a West Coast Hazard
The recent announcements by State Farm and Allstate that they have temporarily suspended writing new property insurance risks in...
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Jul 25, 20233 min read


Homeowners Contents - Setting the Limits
Most homeowners’ insurance policies focus on the replacement value of the home itself. There are numerous tools used by insurance...
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Jun 27, 20233 min read


Just Get Me a Quote!
Why you need an insurance agent...
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Apr 27, 20232 min read


Roof Warranty and Insurance Coverage
The insurance industry is obsessed with roof evaluations and using these evaluations to control their exposure to loss. A previous post [...
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Apr 18, 20234 min read


Personal Auto Policy
Personal auto policy
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Mar 28, 20234 min read


Recreational Vehicles Coverage
Coverage for Your Additional All Terrain Vehicles Many clients have acquired all terrain vehicles, golf carts, go carts and even...
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Mar 15, 20222 min read


Driving in Winter Weather
Thanks to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration for these winter driving tips Tires As the outside temperature drops, so...
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Dec 15, 20213 min read


Burglar Alarms - What You Need to Know
Following up on our previous article on physical security, a primer of burglar alarm systems is needed. Alarm system technology has...
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Nov 30, 20213 min read


The Three Rings of Security
If you have property, you have a theft or burglary exposure. Depending on the values involved, the security protection you need may...
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Nov 16, 20214 min read


Watch out for a COLD SNAP!
Winter can be a tough season on your home or business. Some preparation can make your season warmer and without the frozen pipes, ice...
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Nov 9, 20212 min read


Liquor Liability - What you need to know...
Americans consumed $6.07 billion in alcoholic beverages in May of 2021 (statista.com). This compares to $4.35 billion in May of 2019. ...
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Oct 12, 20214 min read


Personal Umbrella Coverage - protection when it is critical
The potential to be responsible for a large liability settlement is not as remote as you may hope. If you drive on the roads, you can be...
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Oct 5, 20213 min read


Cooking Fires at Home
The Trends Data from the National Fire Protection Association (www.nfpa.org) shows that cooking is the leading cause of both fires and...
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Sep 21, 20212 min read


What's in the form? A discussion on Homeowners Insurance
In the world of “only pay for what you need”, shopping for insurance has taken on a new feel. The decision making about coverages and...
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Aug 31, 20213 min read


How old is my house? Any updates?
This is a common question when you discuss property insurance with your agent. I stopped to think about how this question would be...
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Jul 13, 20213 min read


Have you looked at your roof? Your insurance company does..
Roofs do a lot for your building. Beyond keeping you dry they also are an important structural element. Damage or deterioration of the...
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May 25, 20213 min read
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