April 4, 2014
Agency5 Household Items You Should Insure
You probably don’t think about it until happens. How many assets do you own that are high-value items either in terms of monetary or sentimental value? Your homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover everything you own and the items it does cover are only partially insured if they’re high-priced items. Here are a few items you should […]
March 28, 2014
AgencyHow Obamacare Lowers The Price Of Your Car Insurance
The cost of automobile insurance, workers’ compensation coverage and general business liability insurance could drop by as much as 5% thanks to the Affordable Care Act, according to a new study. Though the health law doesn’t cover cars or workers compensation, new analysis by RAND Corporation indicates it may help car owners and businesses with […]
March 21, 2014
AgencyThe Secret to Getting Cheaper Insurance
Have your auto or homeowner insurance rates been creeping up? If so, you may have been “POed” by your auto insurer. According to new information from the Consumer Federation of America, some insurance companies are secretly “price optimizing” customers; charging them a higher rate for no other reason than they think the customer won’t shop […]
March 14, 2014
AgencyWomen And Long-Term Care Insurance
In recent months, major insurers have adopted “gender distinct” rates for new coverage. Translation: If you’re a woman, you’ll now pay more than a man for the same coverage. Rates for single women rose 20 to 40% last year, while rates for single men fell 15%, says Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association […]
March 7, 2014
Agency5 Myths About Home Fire Sprinklers
1. When one sprinkler goes off, all the sprinklers activate. The sprinkler heads react to temperatures in each room individually, allowing only the sprinkler closest to the fire to activate. In fact, 90 percent of fires are contained by the operation of just one sprinkler. 2. A sprinkler could accidentally go off, causing severe water […]
February 21, 2014
AgencyAuto insurance rates in families with teen drivers
Parents are paying premiums up to 71 percent higher in the state because of these younger motorists. Parents of teen drivers in Texas are watching their auto insurance premiums skyrocket as they add their adolescent children to their policies, causing them to have to pay an average of 71 percent more than they used to. […]
February 14, 2014
AgencyInsure Your Love This Valentine’s Day
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February 7, 2014
AgencyValue of health insurance could be tough sell
Going without a health plan is bad for your personal and financial health. Lack of health insurance increases an individual’s risk of dying prematurely and being unable to pay for housing or food due to medical bills. The federal health care overhaul aims to drastically reduce the number of Americans who don’t have insurance. But […]
January 31, 2014
AgencyIs a stolen car covered if the thief isn’t caught?
Yes, your insurance should pay for the repairs. But expect to be grilled about the claim — and don’t take it personally. Auto insurance companies will pay for the repairs of a recovered stolen vehicle, minus your deductible, if you have comprehensive coverage on your policy — no matter if the thief is found or […]
January 24, 2014
Agency7 Common Home Security Mistakes
If you and the guy who wants to steal your television sat down to shoot the breeze, what would you ask him? The chance to pick a burglar’s brain could certainly give you some ideas for home security upgrades, but it’s not a very common opportunity. So, we created some fictional burglar monologues (based on […]