I am just finishing up a week-long vacation in Florida with my wife and several other couples, and as it happens every time I’m out during an extended period with others, the topic of insurance eventually came up. “What happens…
Read MoreSo my commercial building has become vacant…what’s the big deal? When a building is vacant, a small problem can quickly become a big problem. For example, a property in my neighborhood became vacant last fall. The bank that owned the…
Read MoreIf you’ve watched any college football over the past several years, you’ve probably seen multiple commercials from a certain insurance company that likes to show an imaginary college professor walking an individual through a building containing exhibits that represent different…
Read MoreAs I’ve mentioned before, it’s hard to watch any sort of television program without seeing an insurance advertisement at some point. I also have already expressed my views on the commercials that attempt to be cute, so we won’t go there.
Read MoreAs the temperatures dip below freezing this time of year, a number of weather-related situations can result in property insurance losses. Frozen pipes and ice dams are two of the more common wintertime insurance claims.
Read MoreMany homes today incorporate advanced technology electronics and other equipment that is not covered by your standard homeowner insurance policy, yet a loss to one of these items can become a significant expense. Is there anything you can do to…
Read MoreIf you drive a car, you likely have auto insurance. Your insurance policy provides coverage against the many exposures of owning a vehicle. One of the most important perils it covers is your liability associated with operating a vehicle. If…
Read MoreAuto insurance and the value of your car is always a hot topic. It seems every TV, billboard, and radio ad has promised to solve your auto insurance needs. One ad says that you won’t be driving around in three quarters…
Read MoreIf you’ve ever had an auto accident or a homeowner’s claim, you have likely talked about your deductible. A deductible is the amount that is “deducted” or subtracted from the overall loss amount. So theoretically, if you have an auto…
Read MoreDoes June 29, 2012 ring a bell for you? That date will live in the insurance professionals’ memories for years to come. Derecho is a Spanish term for a straight, long, widespread and long-lasting storm that comes with fast-moving thunderstorms…
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