Category: Insurance Tips

Parts Shortages Are Slowing Car Repairs

When does rental car reimbursement pay? For the coverage to pay there has to be a covered loss. This means that it will not pay for a rental after when your vehicle is having mechanical issues. It is designed to pay after a loss like a collision, fire, theft, or a tree fell on your car.
How easily can you make other transportation arrangements if your car is stolen or in an accident? What if you are on a road trip when an accident or theft happens? Do you have enough saved in your personal emergency funds to pay for a rental vehicle for an extended time period without the help of your insurance coverage?

May 4, 2022
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a united national effort to raise awareness about the dangers of distracted driving and eliminate preventable deaths and injuries on our roadways. We are focusing on spreading awareness about distracted driving, and this message isn’t just targeting teens — everyone, no matter what their age is guilty of not […]

April 12, 2022
STRESS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF CRASHING

Research has discovered another risk factor on the road: Stress. Some studies indicate stressed driving can be as risky as texting on a hand-held phone while driving. We live in stressful times. What can you do to reduce your stress level while driving? Here are some quick tips: CALMING MUSIC Researchers at Stanford University have […]

April 12, 2022
5 Things to Consider to Help Lower Your Homeowners Insurance

Homeowners insurance is critical for protecting your home and its contents in the event of damage. Learn 5 ways to keep costs down on a new or existing policy. Much like paying for routine maintenance of a vehicle, your homeowner’s insurance policy is meant to do something very important: keep things running smoothly. In the […]

March 14, 2022
Winterize Your Classic Car

The very best thing you can do is keep the layup short, and if at all possible, drive the car in the middle.

December 17, 2021
Driving Habits That Are Bad for Your Car

Think you’re a good driver? No matter how safe you are behind the wheel, you’ve probably done things like: Shift into drive while the car is still rolling backward. Ride the brakes on steep hills. Roll into the gas station on empty. If so, you may not have even realized you were doing everything wrong. […]

July 5, 2021
Telematics! What is it? Do I want it?

Tele who? Tele what? Telematics is just a fancy term for the technology of using telecommunication devices such as satellites and GPS to send, receive or store telemetry data. Vehicle telematics is a method of monitoring a car, or truck by either using a smartphone with GPS or the onboard diagnostics by plugging a device […]

June 14, 2021
Swimming Safety: 10 Tips for Summer

Summer is here and people are flocking to the water — whether it’s the beach, a lake, a river or a backyard pool. But, wherever there’s water, there’s also danger. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 10 people drown every day — and two of those are children 14 or […]

June 2, 2021
Washingtonians Prepare for the Long-Term Care Payroll Tax

“Washington Cares Fund” Payroll Tax The passage of the Long-Term Care Trust Act – effective January 1st, 2022 – makes Washington the first state in the nation to create a publicly funded insurance program, providing working residents of Washington an opportunity to vest into a basic level of LTC benefits. Originally advertised as The Washington Long-Term Trust […]

May 25, 2021
Wedding Insurance: Say ‘Yes,’ to Peace of Mind

You’ve fallen in love and plan to say, “I do.” Now your every waking moment is filled with visions of the dress, the rings, the flowers, the honeymoon, and more. But, have you thought about insurance? No, it’s not romantic, but it is a practical way to gain some peace of mind. After all, what […]

May 19, 2021