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  • Danger Carbon Monoxide

    5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

    Every year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (not linked to fires) sends 20,000 people to the emergency room and causes more than 4,000 hospitalizations. And, you might consider them the fortunate ones. CO also is responsible for more than 400 deaths in America each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]

    February 17, 2017

  • Parents, Do You Know the Liability Risks of Your Kid’s Social Media Accounts?

    Kids are still plagued by bullies today. But today bullies have a new weapon of intimidation, the internet and social media. And this can lead to financial consequences for the parents of the bully. Is your child using social media? What child is not? It is up to you to be sure it is being […]

    February 10, 2017

  • Divorce and Your Homeowners Insurance

    The latest census data confirms that divorce is going to happen to many married couples. As a result, single parent family units have emerged as the life style of the majority of Americans. Unfortunately, personal insurance policies have not kept pace with these changing life styles. This can be troublesome for married couples who are […]

    February 1, 2017

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    4 Social Media Tips for 2017

    The Internet and social media in particular have made it easy to share more of our personal lives with our friends. But, it’s also become easier to share with people we don’t even know. Online privacy isn’t just about protecting your personal information — name, address and birthdate — to help prevent identity theft. It’s […]

    January 24, 2017

  • The Organized Insured

    Many of our carriers offer the amazing convenience of a mobile app to their policyholders. The usual benefits of paying a bill or viewing your policies are there, but some carriers are going beyond this to include even more information for you. Steps are given for what to do in the event of a car […]

    January 23, 2017

  • Winter Layup Tips for Boats

    Responsible boat owners know that enjoying their boat in the summer is possible only if they put in the time and effort to properly winterize their boat in the off-season. Also, lack of maintenance or neglect of the boat could result in costly damage that would not be covered by any insurance policy on the […]

    January 6, 2017

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    7 Driving Habits That Are Bad for Your Car

    No matter how safe you are behind the wheel, you’ve probably done things like: Shift into drive while the car is still rolling backward. Ride the brakes on steep hills. Roll into the gas station on empty. Guilty? If so, you may not have even realized you were doing everything wrong. After all, most everybody […]

    January 4, 2017

  • Car Shopping With Safety in Mind

    You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars. Yet we’re still years away from living in a world where you can just tell your car where to go, kick back and relax with a book or your phone. Even still, technology already plays a big role in the way we drive. Nowhere is that more […]

    December 19, 2016

  • Your Insurance Agent Wants You to Give These Christmas Gifts!

    by Research Team Looking for some last-minute gift ideas for your loved ones? Here are a few things that we think every family needs! Pre-packed Emergency Kit First Aid Kit Roadside Assistance Water Detector and Water Pressure Sensor Battery-operated Cell Phone Charger Renter’s Insurance Safety Vest of Reflector Straps High-quality Flashlight Headlamp Water Bottle with […]

    December 14, 2016