Trusted Choice® agents offer consumer safety tips as massive storm churns toward Eastern Seaboard. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 1, 2010 – Severe weather from Hurricane Earl is headed toward the East Coast of the United States. Dangerous weather leaves behind paths of destruction and experts say harsh conditions from this storm are likely from the Carolinas to New England. The Independent…
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Until this past winter the Mid Atlantic region had been very fortunate to have experienced very stable weather for the last three or four years. Homeowners’ rates have been stable and in many cases have declined. That trend is changing ever so slightly. We have seen some small increases this year and expect that trend to accelerate in the next…
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Memorial Day weekend has arrived! Please drive safely and arrive alive. Spend a few extra minutes before you leave town to secure your home. Below you will find a few additional tips that may give your home a lived in look while you are away. Your vacation should be an opportunity to relax and enjoy some time off. Enjoy your…
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Mike McCartin was interviewed by cnn.com for an article on flood insurance. Check out the link below link. McCartin Insurance gets a mention at www.money.cnn.com http://money.cnn.com/2010/05/06/pf/saving/flood_assistance/index.htm
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For our current and future flood insurance clients, you can rest easy in knowing that coverage is again available for now. Expired National Flood Insurance Program Temporarily Extended Again Program expired on March 28. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2010 —The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) today commented on the latest short term extension, until May…
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Thought you would find this short article on how health reform could affect small business interesting. This is from Independent Agent Magazine, Insurance News and Views. On the Hill Health Care Reform Hits Small Businesses with New Rules Regardless of size, agencies may face new requirements and some potential new grant and tax credit opportunities.Last week’s IN&V included “What Does the…
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There are over 240 million registered motor vehicles in the U.S., according to the Census Bureau. At a given time, as many as a third of those clutter American roadways, and it is estimated that one-fourth of those are being used in the course of work. Running errands, making deliveries, visiting customers. Even for those whose employment is not based…
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Your homeowner’s insurance policy will pay to repair damage to your home caused by a fire, windstorm or other covered cause of loss. But when you and your family incur expenses for moving out while repairs are made, who picks up the tab? An often-overlooked but essential function of your homeowner’s policy is "additional living expenses" (also called "loss of…
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