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Chimney check-up

Tim McElhinny, CIC, LUTCF Partner, McElhinny Insurance Agency LLC tim@mcelhinny.com 412.650.5700 An annual chimney inspection keeps your hearth in good working order. By: Abby Badach The fireplace may be a happy spot for the family to gather ‘round. But did you know that fireplaces and chimneys caused 27,200 residential fires in the United States in 2008—and that those blazes caused $147.6 million in property damage...

A teen driver on your insurance?

The average increase in premiums across 25 cities was 156% after a teen was added to a policy, and that's under the best of circumstances. By MSN Money partner on Tue, Jul 26, 2011 2:14 PM http://money.msn.com/saving-money-tips/post.aspx?post=af0aaf0f-7fc1-4d16-aa63-c78584d67af8...

Making Waves? Protect Your Boat

Tim McElhinny, CIC, LUTCF Partner, McElhinny Insurance Agency LLC tim@mcelhinny.com 412-650-5700 Making Waves? Protect Your Boat Many people believe sailboats or powerboats are covered under their auto or homeowners policies. But, for most insurers, that isn't the case. Consider this:     Typically, an auto policy won’t provide liability or physical damage coverage for a boat. Most homeowners policies provide a limited amount of coverage...

J.D. Power Finds Majority of People Get Auto Insurance Quotes Online.

Tim McElhinny, CIC, LUTCF Partner, McElhinny Insurance Agency LLC tim@mcelhinny.com 412-650-5700 J.D. Power Finds Majority Get Auto Insurance Quote Online http://www.propertycasualty360.com/2011/06/02/jd-power-finds-majority-get-auto-insurance-quote-o...

Even Renters Need to Protect Their Homes

Tim McElhinny, CIC, LUTCF Partner, McElhinny Insurance Agency LLC tim@mcelhinny.com 412-650-5700 Even Renters Need to Protect Their Homes, It may not be a house, but your apartment is still a home, filled with memories and personal belongings. The best way to keep them financially protected is with renters insurance.* (Your landlord’s insurance should cover any structural damage that might occur, but it won’t cover your...