From 2005-2009, there were an average of 3,533 fatal drownings annually in the United States. An additional 347 people died each year...

This is the time of year I often receive questions about the coverages needed to protect students who are away at school. These requests...

Watch our video to learn more about homeowners coverage limits! Often when we have a new claims representative handling property losses,...

Motorists should be conscious of motorcycles while sharing the road with our two-wheeled friends. Motorcycles can be easy to miss due to...

Parking lot incidents are very common but when the proper precautions are taken the likelihood that you will be involved in one can be...

When protecting your home from the unpredictable forces of nature, understanding your insurance policy is crucial. While most people are...

While you’re using this convenient form of shopping, have you ever considered the risk of having your credit card information on these...

Stop your mail. The United States Postal Service has a handy app for smartphones, and also offers a Hold Mail option on their website...

It is estimated that 3,000 residential fires originate from extension cords each year, and 300 people are killed or injured. More than...

Besides the obvious benefits such as protecting your home and loved ones, did you know preventative measures are a great way to earn...

Vehicles tend to hold their value for much longer now than in the past. There seem to be a couple of reasons for this. First, vehicles...

But, as a consequence of my job in claims, the last neighborly activity gives me pause. What if one of those dogs was to snip at a child...

Many homes today have programmable thermostats, but not every thermostat is as smart as the Nest Learning Thermostat.  Now owned by...

Why do people think insurance is annoying?  Is it because it’s confusing? I agree that insurance can be confusing, even for someone who...

So if metal roofs are so “cool”, why are the overwhelming majority of new residential roof installations fiberglass shingles? Aside from...

One of the most critical components of any home is its roof.  Unfortunately, it is often the most overlooked in terms of regular...

If you’re like most Americans, it’s possible you don’t have enough money saved to rebuild your home or repair or buy a new auto should...

I saw this graphic on Facebook the other day and it made me think about how often my friends and family members ask me this question when...

He called me when he was making the online reservation and asked, “Do I need to buy the insurance from U-Haul?” Now, I had advised him in...

Kenny had a ton of wonderful qualities, but one that I really enjoyed was that Kenny was a walking storehouse of folksy one liners. He...