Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve—these holidays mean celebrations, many of them in decorated homes filled with merry-making family members and friends. Trusted Choice® independent insurance agents also know that the winter holidays bring greater-than-usual risks of fire in homes. The National Fire Protection Association reports that, over the course of a calendar year, the [...]
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Manage the “Four C’s” of Winter Fire Risks
December 15th, 2011Guide to Better Coverage
December 8th, 2011Life changes. Has your coverage? Whether you’re starting out, settling down, or retired, protecting what’s important—that’s what matters most. Our guide describes factors that can influence your insurance decisions, offers some coverages to consider, and leaves you with key questions to ask so you can find what’s right for you. http://agents.travelers.com/AgentHQPublic/AgentHQJump.aspx?j=CTOOLS&pa=9991-50&p=URL_GtBC
Get a Life
September 28th, 2011Whether by a diligent insurance agent, concerned spouse or family member, chances are you have been asked this question: “Do you have life insurance?” For some, life insurance is easily obtained on a group plan as a workplace benefit. Those without this option must purchase life insurance individually on an open market. The life insurance [...]
Preventing Water Damage in Your Home
September 22nd, 2011Plumbing and Drains Know where the main water shut-offs in your home are located Install water shut-off valves on water lines under sinks, toilets, tubs/showers, refrigerators with ice makers, washing machines, hot water tanks, boilers and outside faucets Inspect plumbing pipes on a regular basis, look for kinks, leaks and corrosion Respond quickly to small [...]
Transporting Kids to School Events
September 16th, 2011As early as they start school, children become involved in extra-curricular activities. Adults charged with getting groups of kids from home or school to the ball field and back home again are usually more concerned with maintaining their sanity than auto insurance. However, hauling kids around could have a serious affect on your coverage. In [...]
Student Health Insurance 101
September 16th, 2011From playing ultimate Frisbee in the rain to pulling all-nighters hopped up on nothing but a 12-pack of energy drinks, college students don’t always make the right decisions when it comes to their health. And breaking an arm during a mud-wrestling match can wipe out a student’s entire savings if he doesn’t have health insurance. [...]
Insuring Your Student’s Home Away from Home
September 16th, 2011When students go off to college they usually take their computers, TVs, stereo equipment, most of their wardrobe, and anything else that they can cram into the car. Whether they’re taking all their worldly possessions or just enough to get by, they’ll need insurance to cover the things in their dorm room or apartment. So [...]
3 Tips to Real Replacement Costs
July 11th, 2011Insuring your home to its full replacement value is very important. What is replacement cost? It is the approximate cost to rebuild your home from scratch with materials of like kind and quality, not including the land. Understanding the difference between replacement cost and market value can help you avoid financial catastrophe after a natural [...]
Understanding Your Auto Insurance Coverage
May 23rd, 2011Follow the link below for a great, interactive guide that explains how much coverage and why it is important. It takes into consideration the age of your vehicle and the amount of assets you have. If you are shopping around for auto insurance, this guide is a must! http://agents.travelers.com/AgentHQPublic/AgentHQJump.aspx?j=CTOOLS&pa=9991-50&p=URL_BCB
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