With warmer weather comes the increased potential for heavy rain storms. Knowing what to do if you are caught in one of these storms, especially in the event of your vehicle starting to hydroplane, can mean the difference of you making it to your destination or not. Hydroplaning is caused when your vehicle loses traction on the road due to…
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Protect yourself from paying to drive when your car is in the shop. You drive to and from work every day. You take your kids to the ballgame. You go shopping. Have you ever wondered if your car were in an accident, how you would be able to survive without a car? We have the answer. It’s Rental Car Reimbursement…
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Did you know that if you are involved in a minor fender bender and leave the scene of the accident without contacting the police, you may be breaking the law? Knowing what to do if you are involved in a car accident will help you to remain calm. Knowing what is expected can help make a stressful and unpleasant situation…
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You drive to and from work every day. You take your kids to the ballgame. You go shopping. Have you ever wondered if your car were in an accident, how you would be able to survive without a car? We have the answer. It’s Rental Car Reimbursement Coverage to the rescue. The good thing about car insurance is that you…
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Most of us recognize unsafe driving. Texting while driving is not safe. Eating while driving is not safe. Reading, applying makeup, shaving are not safe behind the wheel. Turning around and talking to the kids in the back seat is definitely not safe. Drinking while driving is not only unsafe, it’s against the law. Committing to save driving habits can…
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Benefits of Choosing an Independent Insurance Agent Every day you are faced with numerous ads about insurance. A talking lizard says buy direct from him. Another ad tells you you’re in good hands if you buy direct. There are so many insurance ads that it’s hard to know what’s best way to buy insurance. That’s why you need an independent…
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The holiday season is not only a time for festivities and getting together with family and friends, but it can unfortunately also be a time of increased theft from homes and vehicles by those looking to make your gifts their own. It is a time when you need to consider if you are covered for that shiny new piece of jewelry or hi-tech…
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The holiday season is a time when a lot of people want to really "get" into the season, complete with lights and decorations. But this is also a time to take extra caution when choosing and even displaying those decorations in order to reduce your risk of fire and injury. https://www.travelers.com/prepare-prevent/home/home-safety/holiday-decorating-safety.aspx
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Who is liable if a guest gets food poisoning or drives home drunk? ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 21, 2013 —As millions of Americans host and attend Thanksgiving dinners across the street or across the country, many may be unaware of the risks. According to Trusted Choice® and the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA or the Big “I”) party…
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GAP insurance, or Loan/Lease Gap Insurance, is an optional auto insurance coverage available for people who either finance or lease their car. If the car is totaled in an accident, GAP insurance coverage pays the difference between the insurance company’s actual cash value payment and the loan or lease amount left on the vehicle. This is an important coverage in…
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