The holidays are almost here, which means hauling out the holly, stringing up the lights, and dashing through the snow. The holidays also mean lots of fun, festive parties to celebrate the season. These celebrations usually feature an array of delectable foods and tasty drinks that are dangerous to your waistline, but if you’re hosting a party, you have more…
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Trusted Choice® insurance agencies urge families to take steps to protect their gifts. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Dec. 7, 2011 — Turn the news on during the holiday season and unfortunately and inevitably, you’ll see stories of how a “Grinch” stole someone’s gifts from a car or from under a Christmas tree. As you do your holiday shopping, Trusted Choice® independent insurance…
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Wondering why you pay what you do for car insurance? Check out these five factors that could affect your rate. by Sarah Simmons When it comes to getting an auto insurance policy, things can get surprisingly personal. From your career and marital status to your address and car model, auto insurance agencies are determined to get the inside scoop on…
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Safety Tips for Black Friday Shoppers The day after Thanksgiving, also known as Black Friday, is the biggest shopping day of the year. When it comes to cashing-in on the day's deals, the motto is "If you snooze you lose." Many stores will open at 12:01 a.m. on Friday and some retailers will even open their doors on Thanksgiving eve…
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Every new “like” on the Trusted Choice® Facebook page during July sent $10 to children’s charity. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8, 2011 – Trusted Choice®, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers recently wrapped up a special social media campaign to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. For every new “like” on the Trusted Choice® Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrustedChoice)…
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There are so many different car insurance companies in this day and age. Some are companies who have been around for the past century whereas some are new and not well known. Paying attention to the benefits that their policies provide, just not the price of the insurance itself, will make all the difference when it comes to an unfortunate…
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As millions of people across the U.S. plan to host parties or gatherings near water this summer, Trusted Choice® and the Big “I” caution hosts to be aware of the many risks and to be prepared in case of an accident. Summer has arrived and for the next few months, many people will take advantage of the weather by hosting…
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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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