In 2011, $479 million in dog bite claims were paid by all insurance companies, up from $413 million in 2010, according to a recent study from the Insurance Information Institute. For serious dog bites claims, trial lawyers are likely on the prowl, and many homeowners may find their liability limits are being maximized. Here is more information regarding dog…
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Hurricane season starts today. Belows are tips of what to do both prior and after the storm. Before a hurricane • Install hurricane shutters or precut 3/4" pieces of marine plywood for each window of your home. • Make trees more wind resistant by removing diseased or damaged limbs, then strategically removing branches so that wind can blow through. •…
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Keep fuel costs down with this helpful advice By Brandy Schaffels In this tough economy, we have to stretch our budgets farther than ever; considering how much time we spend in our cars hauling our kids around and running family errands, gas can be one of our larger expenses. Consider the following five tips to help you conserve fuel and…
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Buying a house is a big decision and can definitely change your life. You get the advantages of living in a place that’s all your own, but there are so many new responsibilities that fall on your plate: mowing the lawn, painting the house, taking care of that washing machine yourself when it starts spraying water, rather than calling a…
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You probably come to a full halt at stop signs, always use your turn signals and never speed through a yellow light. But even the best drivers all have one thing in common: we're all human, and humans make mistakes. Maybe you forgot to look both ways before making that right turn on red, or you were following the car…
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There has been a lot of info that has circulated over the years about things to do and not do in the event of a tornado, both in terms of safety as well as things to be on the lookout for. The truth is some of these things are in fact scientific truths whereas many more still remain a myth with no validity to…
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As one of the Best Jobs of 2012, this profession should see significant growth over the next decade. By Philip Moeller February 27, 2012 The Rundown: Insurance agents must be licensed by the states in which they sell insurance products. They usually concentrate on a specific type of insurance, such as auto, home, life, or health insurance. There also is…
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Some people think that annuities are expensive, that you need to have thousands of dollars in the bank to buy into an annuity. While there are some annuities that require a large single payment, Erie Insurance offers many other options that can fit into many budgets: Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity (FPDA): Think of the FPDA as the “pay as you go” model…
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Admit it: putting your 16 year-old kid behind the wheel of a car is one of the most nerve-wracking things you can do as a parent. After all, you remember the first time he rode a tricycle—how can you let him steer a two-ton machine? Most kids do their best to stay safe when they’re driving, but some have a…
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How do you want to be remembered? With a solemn ceremony in a church, or a big crowded wake? Funerals are an important rite of passage for those left behind—and can come with big price tags. The National Funeral Directors Association estimates that the average funeral costs $6,500—and that’s not counting the cost of a burial plot or grave marker.…
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