Friday, February 18, 2022

Preventative Dryer Maintenance to Reduce Fire Risks

Clothes dryers cause numerous fires every year. These fires start for various reasons. They can be due to an electrical malfunction. More commonly, they are due to poor maintenance.  READ MORE >>

Friday, June 2, 2017

Are left turns a deadly maneuver?

For most of us, the act of driving is part of our daily routine; it feels like second nature. But safe driving requires our focus and attention. Left-hand turns top the list of the most challenging and dangerous driving maneuvers. READ MORE >>

Friday, May 5, 2017

10 risk factors for homeowners insurance policies

Customers buy insurance to minimize their risk and make them whole should a covered loss occur. What many may not understand is that a number of factors can cause their premiums to skyrocket before a covered peril even occurs. READ MORE >>

Friday, April 28, 2017

Insureds Rarely Have Home Inventories Despite Benefits

Despite big storms and wildfires highlighting the need, home inventories are rare, say insurance industry experts. A recent Allstate Insurance survey of Atlanta homeowners found that while than mo... READ MORE >>

Friday, April 7, 2017

April Showers Are Coming: Facts About Flood Insurance

In general, flood insurance is only available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A few private insurers offer excess flood insurance. READ MORE >>

Friday, March 17, 2017

St. Patrick’s Day Facts

Each year, more than 33 million Irish-Americans and fellow partiers worldwide raise pints of Guinness and forkfuls of cabbage in the name of the Ireland’s primary patron saint. READ MORE >>

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Love Your Valentine’s Day Gift? Insure It!

It’s Valentine’s Day, and thoughts of people everywhere turn to … jewelry. About one of four Americans buys jewelry, spending $2,000 per year on average, and industry experts ex... READ MORE >>

Friday, February 3, 2017

Hosting a Super Bowl party? Watch out for these 5 risks

Revisiting some old Super Bowl party tips that should still apply to this year.... The clock is counting down to kick-off time for this year’s Super Bowl , and you’re in the midst of party planning. READ MORE >>

Friday, January 27, 2017

Plan ahead: Insurance gaps to avoid over the years

As you age, your insurance needs change. While in your younger years you worry about protecting your property and income, protecting your assets becomes a higher priority later in life. READ MORE >>

Friday, January 6, 2017

Smart Insurance New Year's Resolutions

The exercise equipment gathering dust in Americans' bedrooms and basements is a familiar sign of the way New Year's resolutions often are quickly abandoned. READ MORE >>