One suggestion seemed especially timely this week as we are crawling out from under a pile of claims related to the recent ice storms in...

We all know that many states have seen large swings in market property values. While they peaked in 2006, some market values have since...

I had just gotten home from a long day of work.  I went to turn on the TV and nothing happened.  I noticed that nothing in the living...

It is safe to say that almost everyone needs Other Structures coverage. Other Structures covers any (subject to policy exclusions)...

I feel fortunate to be old enough that I didn’t have to worry about my teenage years being publicized on one of the numerous social media...

Mold, per se, is not covered, but sometimes a covered loss results in mold and then, depending on policy language, coverage might be...

It’s important to understand what types of insurance agents you have to choose from.  In general there are three main groups: Online or...

What about a resolution to make sure your PC maintenance schedule is set for the year? Regular maintenance is very important for your...

View our video for more Holiday Safety Tips. It may be lucky in gambling but it seems seven isn’t such a lucky number when it comes to...

The standard homeowners policy may not have the right amount of coverage for these types of high value items, which could leave you on...

There are many different types of fireplaces – electric, gas, wood burning – but I’d like to talk about the wood burning type of...

Watch our video to learn how to start the claims process after a storm or fire loss. The recent severe weather in the Midwest is a...

“Neighbor has hail damage.” “A roofer came to the door and said there was serious damage in the neighborhood.” “My son-in-law saw a...

I grew up in a small town on a small farm where my dad owned about 20 acres of woods.  I can remember people, many of whom we did not...

This may seem contradictory – purchasing insurance but then not filing a claim – but there are actually good reasons not to file.  Many...

Home security system. A home security system is obviously a good idea, but there are so many options to choose from, which do you pick? ...

There is!  I purchased Google’s Chromecast for $35.  Chromecast is a digital media adapter developed by Google that plugs into an HDMI...

DO keep your dorm room door locked at all times.  Many kids will keep their doors unlocked when visiting a friend a few rooms away,...

There are numerous factors to consider when selecting the proper fire extinguisher.  Selection, location, servicing, and training are the...

After purchasing our golf cart a couple of years ago, my husband and I had to ask ourselves how to properly protect ourselves and our new...