What will Halloween look like this year? One thing’s for sure. It will no doubt be different than years past. Of course, the holiday is also happening during the COVID-19 pandemic. This week, the Halloween and Costume Association (HCA) issued resources and an interactive map to help families stay safe this Halloween.
Read MoreBreaking in a new car is a practice that has been recommended by manufacturers for decades. It’s a combination of driving techniques, precautions, and maintenance tasks, which are ultimately supposed to help extend a car’s lifespan. Breaking in your new car is the first step to living a happy life with your vehicle, but owner responsibility doesn’t end there.
Read MoreMaybe you’ve read a few Airbnb success stories. You know, the ones where someone rakes in six figures after putting space up for rent online? Have you done the research and asked yourself if you really should put your house on Airbnb, though?
Read MoreIt is an ongoing task when working on ways to improve the service to our customers. It all starts with our account managers and I’m proud to have a great team here at the agency. I’m excited to announce that we have new technology which gives us the ability to monitor your insurance coverage and pricing with each renewal cycle.
Read MoreStatistics show that the risk of dying in a residential fire is greater as people age because of physical and cognitive limitations, says the U.S. Fire Administration, part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Read MoreGoing online has become part of everyday life, whether it is for everyday activities such as shopping, sending email or paying bills, and managing your accounts. But data breaches, in all their forms, can potentially expose the personal information that we share online, putting consumers at risk of identity theft.
Read MoreYou might assume that your homeowners insurance would cover any and all animal damage. But, most insurance policies treat animal-related damage differently depending on factors specific to the incident.
Read MoreTime travel. That’s the only way to explain how the years disappeared, right? In the blink of an eye, a carefree teen changed into an adult with a house, a committed partner, and a family. You now need to prepare your family to be financially strong in the event of your absence - From stacks of diapers to mortgage payments, life insurance can cover your family through every stage.
Read MoreIf you’re wondering what you can do to extend your life, but don’t like the idea of drastically changing your lifestyle and diet, you’re in luck. You can ease yourself into many of the lifestyle, diet and exercise habits of the world’s longest-living people - that is, if you aren’t already making these easy-to-live-with choices.
Read MoreA common insurance claim in winter months is water damage caused by ice damming. These 'dams' are just that, they are blockages of ice that can form just about anywhere on your roof and they prevent water from flowing off your roof. This water then begins to go backwards up beneath your shingles.
Read MoreAs ghosts, witches, and superheroes wander the roads on Halloween looking for candy and treats, drivers should take extra care to ensure that the holiday doesn’t become truly horrifying. The scary reality is that Halloween is one of the deadliest days of the year for pedestrians, especially children, statistics show.
Read MoreWhen purchasing or leasing a new car it is important to make sure that you have the proper insurance. One option that needs to be considered is Guaranteed Auto Protection - GAP Insurance. GAP Insurance covers the difference between what you owe on your vehicle and what the insurance company may pay for a totaled or stolen vehicle. Watch this video for a quick summary of this coverage option.
Read MoreWhen purchasing or leasing a new car it is important to make sure that you have the proper insurance. One option that needs to be considered is Guaranteed Auto Protection - GAP Insurance.
Read MoreBe a part of the 2nd Annual Cruise for a Cause - Chicago's largest fundraiser on the water. Hosted by our very own Mitchell Zeiler, the event will benefit Sertoma Centre, Inc. This organization works with individuals who have intellectual disabilities throughout the Chicagoland area. Mitchell has volunteered his time with Sertoma for the past three years on their Associate Board.
Read MoreYou probably don’t think your dog would ever bite someone, let alone cause a serious injury, but dog bites are more common than you might realize. 4.5 million occur every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and most victims are young children.
Read MoreThere have been many questions regarding an association's insurance policy and what a unit owner needs to insure. Coverage for an insurance claim is dictated by the language in the "Illinois Condominium Property Act".
New cars just aren’t what they used to be. No, we’re not getting all crotchety and decrying the evolution in styling and technological breakthroughs that have literally reinvented the automobile during the last quarter millennium. Rather, we’re bemoaning the fact that, unlike as in past model years, there’s a dearth of truly wretched cars on the market for us to openly and readily ridicule.
Read MoreGuaranteed Replacement Cost Coverage (or what some companies call Extended Dwelling Coverage) on your home is an option found in some homeowner’s insurance policies. The policy pays the full cost of replacing the home even if this amount exceeds the policy limits.
Read MoreWhen life circumstances change, insurance needs change with them. This is why agents across the country encourage Americans to review their insurance policies every year to update coverage for such changes. These are 10 important questions to consider when updating coverage.
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