Trusted Choice® independent insurance agents provide disaster preparedness and safety tips as hurricane season begins. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 25, 2011 – As the United States experiences and recovers from tumultuous weather, with parts of the South and Midwest reeling from the destruction of fierce recent tornados and flooding, forecasters predict shifting weather patterns and many named storms as hurricane season…
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Insurance comes in a wide array of choices for a variety of consumer and business needs. Even the best-educated consumer who spends time researching insurance issues will come across a topic he or she doesn’t understand. Let’s take a look at what consumers say when asked: “What’s one thing you don’t understand about insurance?” Here are three common questions that…
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Two Types of “Water Damage” A standard home insurance policy will cover losses caused by water that accumulates in the home resulting from the accidental discharge of a system of appliance, such as a broken hose or valve. That same policy will not cover losses caused by water that accumulates as a result of the overflow of a body of…
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Nine million. That’s how many Americans have their identities stolen each year, estimates the Federal Trade Commission. From January 2005 until October 2007, a staggering 215 million personal records were breached, reported the Privacy Rights Clearinghouse. The FTC noted that, in half of the criminal incidents in 2005, thieves obtained goods or services worth $500 or less. In 10 percent…
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The catchy phrase “spring ahead” signals change for Americans. It’s a reminder to move clocks ahead one hour for daylight savings time. And it’s an optimistic forecast that warmer and sunnier weeks are ahead. With these seasonal changes, millions take on “spring cleaning” of homes, garages, and yards. When you’re longing to get outside in the spring months, consider several…
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On the Hook for Property Undervaluation If an insured suffers an underinsured loss, whose fault is it? According to Marshall & Swift/Boeckh, more than 60% of U.S. homes are undervalued by an average of 25%. In some cases, according to MS/B, as much as 73% of an agency's book of homeowners business may be undervalued by an average of 35%.…
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ERIE named to list of only 40 companies to receive distinction in U.S. (Erie, Pa.) February 25, 2011 - Erie Insurance was recognized as a J.D. Power and Associates' 2011 Customer Service Champion, one of only 40 companies to earn the distinction in a cross-industry study of more than 800 companies. "It's always an honor to be recognized by our…
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Many people think that just because they have been with the same insurance company for twenty years, they are guaranteed to be getting the best rates. This may not necessarily be the case. Depending on the situation, it may be a good time to compare different companies' rates. Whether it be you just had an accident, you are looking at adding…
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Many people in the US are being challenged by record levels of snow and ice, not too mention freezing temperatures. With these kinds of conditions, it is very easy for your vehicle to become stuck. Even when the conditions are not like these though, if you find yourself driving on sand or mud, you can still find yourself getting stuck. By following…
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Keyless entry systems for the newer vehicles may seem like a simple luxury as it eliminates the need of having to fumble around for your keys in the dark just so you can unlock your vehicle, but there are dangers to this luxury. http://autos.yahoo.com/articles/autos_content_landing_pages/1690/keyless-entry-systems-vulnerable-to-high-tech-car-thieves/
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