How smart is your home?

The world around us is a connected place, and like it or not, it’s here to stay. Smart phones and smart watches and smart TVs and even smart microwaves. These devices, designed to make life easier, save you money, or keep you safer, have become so commonplace that it’s difficult to remember a time without them. And with smart devices…

Who let the dogs out?

Dogs are widely considered as man’s best friend. Furry, friendly and fun. But don’t try telling that to your insurance agent. Instead of man’s best friend, canines are viewed as a claim waiting to happen. Unfortunately for homeowners, insurance companies have the data to back it up: More than one-third of all liability claims are dog-bite related. -The average cost…

Four ways to lower your insurance premium

For most of us, our home is our largest and most important investment. Properly insuring that investment is a given, but there’s no need to pay more for insurance than you have to. Below, we’ve put together some tips for keeping your premiums in check while still getting the coverage you need. 1.Increase your deductible The deductible is the amount…

Tax Season: Fraud & Phishing Scams

It’s tax time! For some, it might mean a nice refund, but it also means open season for identity thieves. Safeguarding your personal information is important to us, just as we know it is important to you. Tax-related identity theft occurs when someone uses your stolen information to file a tax return and claim a fraudulent refund. Data breaches and…

Protecting what matters to you

When you purchase an insurance policy, you are protecting more than just your home. Certainly, your walls and floors and ceilings are covered against damage and unforeseen loss, but it doesn’t stop there. Most policies are also designed to protect your liability, your family, your pets, and perhaps most important of all – your peace mind! Your finances The average…