• Why Having a Real Insurance Agent Still Matters in the Age of Automation

    Technology has transformed nearly every industry. We can order groceries from our phones, manage finances through apps, and get customer service answers from automated chatbots within seconds. In many situations, that convenience is helpful. But when

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  • If Someone Can Hop on Your Network from the Parking Lot—So Can a Hacker

    In the modern workplace, your business perimeter is no longer just the walls of your office. It extends to the parking lot, the home offices of your remote employees, and every coffee shop where someone checks work email. This expanded perimeter intr

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  • Insuring Your Jewelry and Other Valuables

    Are you planning on gifting (or getting) jewelry anytime soon? Maybe you inherited your father’s old pocket watch or firearm. Or, maybe you just splurged on an expensive painting or sculpture to decorate your new place. If you own any type of valuabl

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  • Proper Chainsaw Safety and Operation

    According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), there are about 36,000 injuries caused by chainsaws every year. Approximately 40 percent of all chainsaw accidents occur to the legs and well over 35 percent occur to the left hand and wrist. The av

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  • Tips for Washing Your Car

    Remember how fun washing your mom or dad’s car was as a kid? Using the sponges and spraying your brother or sister with the hose was a picture-perfect way to kick off Spring cleaning. Now it might not be as magical as it was when you were a kid, but

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  • Grilling Tips for Safety

    As the weather warms and summer returns, it’s time to GRILL!   There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you are using. Every year, 7,000 Americans are injured while using barbecue grills . It’s usually a case o

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  • General Sun Safety

    Summer is here! The weather is warm, and due to social distancing, people are spending more time enjoying nature than they have before. If your family intends to enjoy this summer to the fullest, practicing sun safety should be your priority. Regardl

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  • Fire & Ice – Your Guide to Winter Preparation

    Winter is coming and for homeowners this means being prepared for the utmost extremes, both the frightful and delightful! With beautiful blankets of white snow come picturesque landscapes, family sledding, and, well, the threat of ice dams. Ice dams

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  • Garage Clean Out Tips

    Imagine a world where you could actually park inside your garage. What if we told you that dream could be a reality with just a weekend’s worth of work? We rounded up expert garage cleaning tips and turned them into a five-step plan you can use to ge

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  • Don’t Get Swamped: Who Really Needs Flood Insurance and Why It’s Non-Negotiable

    Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the United States, yet many homeowners still operate under the dangerous misconception that their standard homeowner’s policy provides adequate protection. As your local independent insurance

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  • Mid-Winter Home Maintenance Checklist to Prevent Claims

    February is a tricky month for homeowners. Winter isn’t over, but temperatures often fluctuate enough to create new risks. A little proactive home maintenance now can help prevent costly insurance claims later. Start with your gutters and downspouts.

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  • Annual Policy Review: Three Reasons to Connect with Your Agent Before January 1st

    The end of the year is often dedicated to finalizing taxes, making charitable contributions, and setting goals for the next twelve months. But there is one crucial financial task that often gets overlooked: scheduling an Annual Insurance Policy Revie

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