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Category: Homeowners Insurance

Does your Auto Insurance Need a Tune-Up?

When a disaster hits you hard, the most important thing is the safety of your family. We know your concern is a place to stay, clothes to wear, and food to eat. One of the insurance carriers Pardridge Insurance represents is Grinnell Mutual.  When you’re insured through Grinnell Mutual and/or FarMutual®, they will help you save money and get back on your feet with one...

Home Coverages

Own a home? Owning a home is a big responsibility. From making the mortgage payment each month to ongoing maintenance and renovations, being a homeowner can cause the occasional sleepless night. Grinnell Mutual and our Grinnell Mutual Members believe in protecting your investment (and your sleep) with our flexible Home-Guard® insurance, which combines property and personal liability coverage with added options, like additional living expenses. And if your...

Energy Saving Tips For Hot Summer Months

Keeping your home cool in the hot summer months can be as costly as keeping it warm in the wintertime. These energy-saving tips can help you minimize your electricity bill while staying cool and comfortable during the heat of the summer months: Set your thermostat to 78° or higher. This can lower your cooling bill by approximately 12%. While you are away from home, set...

5 Security Tips for Your New Home

When you think of home security, you probably imagine expensive, intricate systems that cost more than you’re willing to shell out—especially after buying a new home. But that’s not always the case. Good home security doesn’t require a pricey, state-of-the-art system. In many cases, small changes and habits are all you need to keep burglars at bay. Keep these five security tips in mind as...

WHO INVITED THE LAWSUIT?

Summer parties are one of the highlights of season. If you’re hosting a party — pool or otherwise — on your property, know that you can be held liable if injury or death occurs as a result of a minor drinking alcohol or an unsafe environment. Although liability is almost always case-specific, it’s a good idea to stick to some general guidelines when throwing a...