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Expect Higher-Than-Normal Home and Auto Premium Increases in 2022
01/18/2022By: Jeff Encke Historic inflation and other contributing trends have been driving up costs related to the repair and replacement of homes and vehicles – and these higher costs are forcing carriers to raise home and auto premiums. We want to make sure you understand the factors behind these premium increases so you can explain… read more
Did Farmers Buy MetLife?
If you are one of our many clients insured with MetLife, you may have recently seen communication from the carrier that MetLife was purchased by Farmers Insurance. This type of acquisition is not unusual in the insurance industry and should have absolutely no disruption to you or the level of service you have come to… read more
Do I Need an Umbrella
If you’re asking yourself this question, it’s a good indication that you need an umbrella. Umbrellas provide an additional limit of liability over and above your current insurance policies, usually in increments of a million. Now keep in mind that this is *liability* insurance coverage, not property coverage. Umbrellas protect you and your assets from… read more
How Much Should I Insure My Home For?
Not sure how much insurance you need on your home? Our team uses industry leading technology to help determine the right amount of coverage for you. Our tools use zip code specific reconstruction costs that provide an exact figure on how much it would cost to rebuild your home? And just to play it safe,… read more
Coronavirus/COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2
Don’t know where to look for reliable information on the Coronavirus? John Hopkins Center publishes a daily update on the Coronavirus outbreak. You can sign up for daily newsletters by clicking here. Click here for an interactive and updated view of how the Coronavirus is spreading. Today’s post reads:The Center for Health Security will be… read more
Post Categories: Health
I Need Cash… Can I Rent Out My RV?
The answer to this question depends on who you ask. If you ask your high school buddy, your mother-in-law, or the local pastor, they might say, “Yeah, why not?” But if you ask your insurance agent, the answer will be a resounding NO. All carriers have stipulations on their policy stating that any business use of… read more
Post Categories: Personal Insurance, Recreational Vehicle Insurance
Harvey damage illustrates need for disaster preparedness: Study
Hurricane Harvey served as a stark wake-up call about the need to enhance flood resilience, including limiting or preventing federal insurance coverage of new properties in flood zones, according to a study released Thursday. Harvey made landfall near Rockport, Texas, on Aug. 25, 2017, as a Category 4 storm and dropped more than 40 inches… read more
