Nothing puts the brakes on a road trip faster than car trouble. While regular maintenance by a mechanic is the best way to keep your car in top running condition, we recommend performing your own maintenance check before heading out. Watch our video “How to Prepare Your Car for a Road Trip” for a demonstration of how to make sure your car is ready to cover the miles. Take these precautions before your your next road trip and avoid those “bumps in the road!”
How to Prepare Your Car for a Road Trip
May 17, 2012
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Posted by Shonda Vorst
Household Inventory: The Why and The How of It
May 3, 2012
What if your home were damaged or destroyed by a fire, theft or natural disaster? When it comes time to file the claim with your insurance company, will you be able to list every item that was in every room of your home, along with it’s estimated value ? If you’re like me, the answer is no! But that’s exactly what your insurance agent will need to file your claim and assure you receive a fair settlement. This is why you should have a Household Inventory. Completing a Household Inventory now assures you’ll have this valuable information when you need it most. It’s an easy process. First, watch our informative video on the whys and hows of completing an inventory, then get started today!
Do you already have a household inventory? Have you ever had to use it? Share your experience and your advice here!
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What Women Want: A Relationship with Good Customer Service
October 10, 2011
I read a study recently that said 95 percent of women are the financial decision makers in their household. 95 percent! It got me thinking about a show I’ve been watching lately called “Mad Men.” If you’re not familiar with the show, it’s about an ad agency in New York City in the 1960s. The show paints the quintessential portrait of the decade: a male-dominated business world where men are in control of the household finances and their wives need only be concerned with pot roast and laundry detergent.
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Have You Googled Yourself Lately?
September 1, 2011When I applied for my position here at Central, I interviewed with our President, Bill Purmort. When I entered his office, one of the first things he said to me was: “I Googled you.” I don’t care who you are, that statement can be terrifying when you’re interviewing for a job!
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InVESTing in the Future
September 1, 2011
Let’s face it….most students don’t dream of a career in the insurance industry. I didn’t. I studied Journalism. I wanted to be an anchorwoman for a major network. Now that’s exciting! Well, life had other ideas for me and today I find myself working for an insurance company. And quite the opposite of what you might think, it’s interesting, fulfilling and yes, even fun!
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Three Reasons to Choose Trusted Choice
August 31, 2011
Recognize this logo? You’ve probably seen it in an ad or on TV, or maybe in your insurance agent’s office. Do you really know what it means?
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