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Archives: 2014

Watch Out for Black Friday Parking Lot Accidents

Millions of people will flock to stores and malls this Black Friday. While shoppers need to be careful when scoring deals, they also need to exercise caution to avoid Black Friday parking lot accidents. As we reported in an earlier story, 20 percent of all auto accidents happen in parking lots. What’s more, 52 percent of injuries resulting from backover accidents happen when a vehicle...

As the Weather Chills, Here Are 10 Tips to Stay Warm and Healthy

As a local insurance agency providing life insurance coverage, our agents are very aware of the increased health risks over the cold winter months. Injuries as a result of car accidents in wet or icy conditions, slip and fall accidents, and cases of injury from prolonged exposure all rise over the winter months. Those who are not properly prepared for the weather, and those who are already predisposed to injury...

Infographic: Weird Halloween Insurance Facts

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9 Ways to Save on Insurance

What do losing weight, growing older and buying a burglar alarm have in common? According to U.S. News & World Report, they’re all potential ways to save on insurance. The writer cautions, however, not to go overboard. “You have insurance for a reason: You want it to pay off if you need to use it. So remember that you get what you pay for, and...

Top Smart Home Technology

Most of us have smartphones. Many of us also have cars with smart technologies. But what about smart homes? Most smart home technology integrates with a personal phone or tablet so you can control your home from virtually anywhere. This makes smart home technology easy and ultra convenient–and those are two reasons why it’s becoming the new gold standard for homes. Interested in upgrading your...