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Be Prepared With A Storm Survival Kit

A storm system can do untold damage. Wind, rain, snow, and ice can leave a family without power or heat in a home that has sustained significant damage. Every family should keep a storm survival kit to stay safe while waiting for services to be restored. Need to know what to put in your storm survival kit? We have researched the basic items to keep...

Meet Our New Life Insurance Specialist!

Marty Alderson is the McElhinny Insurance Agency’s Life Insurance Specialist and brings many years of knowledge and experience in the Life Insurance and Financial Services industry. Marty began his Insurance career in 1991, earning his LUTCF designation in 1994 and CLU,ChFC designations in 1996. Throughout his career, Marty has ensured long-term success and continuity by keeping to the philosophy of “take care of your customers...

Protect Your Business With Umbrella Insurance

You have worked hard to build your business, putting in long hours to ensure it is well-established and viable. Umbrella insurance can add an extra layer of protection for all of your hard work. These polices cover what is termed "excess liability." This type of policy helps to protect your business in cases of bodily injury or property damage lawsuits or claims. An umbrella insurance...

School Sports: 5 Reasons To Get Your Kids Involved

School sports are one of most effective ways children learn essential life skills. Sporting activities offer children the opportunity to learn cooperation, teamwork, social skills, and perseverance towards a common goal. As an adult in the working world, these are the qualities found in highly-valued employees. Parents often have legitimate concerns regarding the safety of their children who are involved in school sports. According to...

The 2015 Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix & the Pitt Birds Thunderbird Club

One of the best local events each summer is the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix (PVGP) held at Schenley Park July 18 & 19th. The PVGP started in 1983, and I have been at each one since 1988. I am a huge automobile fan, and this year I helped sponsor the weekend tailgate party for the club. The club celebrated the Thunderbird's 60th year and had a...