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Wednesday, August 5, 2020 When you contact a professional insurance agent for a Homeowner’s Insurance quote, they will have a conversation with you regarding construction details for your home. During this conversation, they are collecting information that they will use in a replacement cost calculator to derive your home’s replacement cost amount. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 29, 2020 Our pets are our family and we never want them to be in any dangerous situations. Summertime can introduce many risks to our four-legged family members. We have listed a few risks below to avoid. Please speak to your vet for advisement for summer safety for your specific pet. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 22, 2020 When it comes to trees, there are common questions regarding coverage amounts and responsibility for clean-up and damages that are incurred when a tree falls. We hope the information below will help with questions you may have when it pertains to trees. Who Is Responsible? Let's start off with this example: READ MORE >>
Wednesday, July 1, 2020 Have you ever wondered what Coverage B: Other Structures Coverage is on your homeowners insurance policy? With most companies, this coverage is automatically included on your policy for 10% of your Dwelling Coverage amount. For example: Your Coverage A: Dwelling (House) is covered for $200,000 so the Other Structures would be included at $20,000. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Last week, a lot of us in Northwest Indiana heard the wailing of our local tornado alarms. These alarms can send our hearts racing! However, being prepared can help ease tension when a severe storm hits. Many websites offer great tips on how to prepare for a tornado or severe storm and where to safely shelter. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 10, 2020 You love your home. Make sure you know how to keep it — and you and your loved ones — safe and sound. Here are 10 common home emergencies and how to handle them. 1. Kitchen Fire The most common culprit of a kitchen fire is an inattentive cook. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 3, 2020 The time of year has come to turn off your oven and turn on your grill! There is nothing like a fresh grilled burger and vegetables to kick off the summer! However, we want to make sure you, your family and your home are safe while enjoying the art of grilling. Please review a few safety tips below: READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 20, 2020 During this unprecedented time, we are all spending more time at home. It is a great time to start those home improvements or updates you have had on your to-do list! Planting flowers and painting make your home more beautiful, but these improvements are not going to affect your homeowners insurance. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 13, 2020 In Northwest Indiana, we see our share of hot summer days — and they are just around the corner. As the weather gets warmer, the cool splash of a swimming pool sounds inviting! Below, you can find a few guidelines regarding pools in regards to your homeowners insurance and safety tips. READ MORE >>
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