Stay safe and warm this winter
Home fire safety precautions are important year-round, but did you know, half of all home heating fires occur in December, January and February? No matter how you heat your home, be extra cautious in the winter months. These simple safety tips can help prevent heating...
Thanksgiving Safety Check
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the dinner table in the company of family and friends and be thankful for all that you have. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with unattended cooking as the leading contributing factor. Keep your holiday full...
Chimney Safety Tips
Leaning towards an old wood-burning fireplace to help cut your heating bill this winter? Before you spark a log you should know, fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42% of all home-heating fires. So before you use your fireplace, ensure you know how to properly...
Vacant Property Insurance 101
If your home is left unoccupied for weeks or months at a time, your standard homeowners insurance policy might not provide coverage in the event of a claim. Any damages or losses that occur would have to be paid out of pocket unless you have vacant property...
Homeowners Insurance Facts
When you decide you want to buy your first home, homeowners insurance may not be the first thing you think about. However, most mortgage lenders require you to have homeowners insurance before they will approve your loan. There are a few things you should know about...
Smart Homes
Smart technology and devices continue to revolutionize how we live. Most people want to stay up to date on the latest trends and technologies. It is estimated that there will be over 73 million smart homes by 2021. So if you want to be one of these trend setters, you...
Why is flood insurance important?
You don’t have to live in a flood-prone area to encounter flooding in your home. This can happen at anytime to anyone! Flooding can be caused by more than just natural disasters. If you own a home, you need flood insurance. There are a two different types of flood...
Life Insurance Myths and Facts
Thinking about your death isn’t the most enjoyable part of your life. However, ensuring your family’s future is protected when you’re gone is very important! Life insurance can help your family pay for funeral expenses, pay off any debt you left behind, and much more....