Driving Tips To Stay Safe During Your Summer Vacation
Posted: May 15, 2017
Driving Tips To Stay Safe During Your Summer VacationLonger days, warm, sunny weather, and roads free of snow and ice make summer the perfect time for vacation road trips. In fact, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) statistics reveal that more fatal traffic crashes occur over the summer months than over the winter months. Contributing factors to the increase in serious accidents during the summer include congested roads due to vacation travel with...
Helpful Tips To Get Your House Ready For Spring Storms
Posted: March 20, 2017
Helpful Tips To Get Your House Ready For Spring StormsApril showers may be great for a lush, blooming garden, but the heavy spring storms can lead to very serious damage if you are not prepared. Homeowners can avoid costly repairs by taking a few simple steps before the first storm hits. Have a Plan in Place When severe weather hits, the most important thing is to ensure the safety of every member of your...
How Depreciation Can Affect Your Auto Insurance Premiums
Posted: March 6, 2017
How Depreciation Can Affect Your Auto Insurance PremiumsThe value of virtually any expensive item changes as time passes. For a high-quality bottle of wine or a rare painting, the value may increase as the item ages, but cars and other vehicles usually only depreciate, losing significant value as the years pass. There are some rare exceptions, such as antique or other collectible vehicles. With a new car, the biggest drop in value...
How To Protect Your Home This Winter
Posted: February 6, 2017
How To Protect Your Home This WinterExtreme winter weather can lead to serious damage to your home. Frozen water pipes can burst and cause a flood in your home and basement. A dam of ice within your gutter can divert the water to your interior walls, creating a mess that will be costly to repair. Your homeowners insurance protects against specific types of damage, but every policy is different. Ensure you...
Tips To Stay Safe While Driving In Winter Weather
Posted: January 4, 2017
Tips To Stay Safe While Driving In Winter WeatherYou depend on your vehicle to get you from point A to point B safely and soundly, even when dealing with the hazards winter weather brings. From the moment your vehicle is in motion, winter driving demands your full attention. With rainstorms, black ice, slush, or a whiteout wall of snow, you are at higher risk of a collision or breakdown. While having auto insurance...