I had a car accident. What do I need to report?
Posted: September 30, 2015
I had a car accident. What do I need to report?Car accidents are stressful but quickly reporting your claim can bring peace of mind. Once you’ve taken a few deep breaths and made sure everyone is safe, here is the information you need to gather to report the incident your Insurance Agent. Special mobile features for our insurance partner Grinnell Mutual have also been highlighted. 1. Snap a photo or video of the damaged vehicle(s)...
Don't You Multi-task Behind the Wheel!
Posted: September 11, 2015
Don't You Multi-task Behind the Wheel!May we have your undivided attention, please?!! Of the 210 million licensed drivers in the United States, 660,000 of them are also using a cell phone or an electronic device while driving, according to the National Occupant Protection Use Survey. These drivers are four times more likely to be involved in a car crash, according to research from the National Safety Council. Multitasking behind the...
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide!
Posted: September 10, 2015
What You Need to Know about Carbon Monoxide!Carbon monoxide (CO) is a tasteless, invisible gas that you simply can’t afford to ignore. Hundreds of Americans die every year from carbon monoxide poisoning. Yet many people know very little about carbon monoxide and how to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning. This series of posts is designed to arm you with the information you need to keep you and your family safe from carbon monoxide...
Do You Have the Right Coverage for Your Roof?
Posted: September 4, 2015
Do You Have the Right Coverage for Your Roof?Replacing a roof is one of the most expensive home projects any homeowner will ever face. In fact, Angieslist.com reports that it cost consumers an average of $11,095 to tear off and replace an old roof in 2014. While it’s possible to save over a period of months or years to replace an old roof, sudden damage from something like a windstorm doesn’t give you that...
Preventing Fraud and Arson
Posted: August 6, 2015
Preventing Fraud and ArsonWe depend on you Fraudulent insurance claims and arson not only cost our nation billions of dollars each year, they take countless lives. We call on you to help prevent fraud and arson in your neighborhood. What is fraud? Insurance fraud is one of the largest economic crimes in the United States. Fraud affects all areas of insurance and includes: Claims for theft that never...