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How to Prevent Tree Damage to Homes

A couple of summers ago, my family was planning a vacation to Texas for a wedding. Flights were booked, hotel rooms blocked, and all of our bags were backed. The morning we planned on leaving for the airport, we got…

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What is the highest property damage claim in terms of loss frequency?

According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), wind/hail damage is the highest property claim type in terms of loss frequency. Water damage/freezing comes in second on this not so great list. With this in mind, I would like to give…

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Springing into Strong Winds and Storms

If the wind was strong enough to pick up Dorothy and Toto and pull her entire house into a tornado and send them to the magical Land of Oz, there is no telling what it could do to your property….

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Extra Time on Your Hands? Why Not Spring into Spring?

Spring has always been one of my favorite seasons. All winter I look forward to planting flowers, the warmer weather, and my birthday! But spring also brings rain, storms, and other perils that could cause damage to your home. Most…

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6 Tips To Get Your Home Spring Ready

Spring has always been one of my favorite seasons. All winter I look forward to planting flowers, the warmer weather, and the merciful end of snow. (Not to mention my birthday!) But spring also brings rain, storms, and other perils…

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Trade in The Stamps for Security and Savings!

1975     $0.10 1985     $0.22 1995     $0.32 2005     $0.39 2010     $0.44 2012     $0.45 Do you know what these years and dollar amounts represent?  The steady incline in stamp costs since 1975!  As technology evolves and the cost of traditional mail…

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Hail: Yes, No or Maybe So?

Early spring is usually the kick-off to hail season.  As you are likely aware, hail can do significant damage to anything it comes in contact with depending on the size of the hail.   Hail is a solid form of precipitation…

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Walking for Heart Health and Home Maintenance!

The life of a claims adjuster is fast-paced and action packed.  The constant onslaught of e-mails, telephone calls, and other daily job requirements can lead to a great deal of stress.  One of my favorite ways to deal with stress…

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