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Are You Ready for Winter?

Tim McElhinny, CIC, LUTCF Partner, McElhinny Insurance Agency LLC tim@mcelhinny.com 412-650-5700 Are You Ready for Winter? The bliss and tranquility that often accompanies the proverbial “Winter Wonderland" could turn chaotic if you don’t follow the proper cold weather safety precautions. Do you know what to do if you get stranded in your car? What can you do to prevent ice storm damage? Here are some...

Will Your Agent Be There for You?

Will Your Agent Be There for You? It’s late at night, pouring down rain, and you’ve had a car accident. Luckily, everyone is okay, but the car might not be. In this scary scenario, who would you rather call? A faceless voice on the phone, or a local agent you know and trust, who can be on the scene within minutes? Having an agent on...

Holiday Candle Safety Tips for your Home.

Tim McElhinny, CIC, LUTCF Partner, McElhinny Insurance Agency LLC 412-650-5700 tim@mcelhinny.com Tricks of the Wicks House-warming candles, left unmanaged, can lead to dangerous fires Candles are a great way to make a house feel like home, but if left unattended, they can have devastating effects.   According to the U.S. Fire Administration, candles cause an estimated 15,600 fires in homes each year. Over half of...