Making Sure Your College Student Is Insured Many things start to change when your child is ready to head off to college. For example, you might wonder if your car insurance policy should change. Should you keep your student on your policy, or is it time for them to get their own policy? These questions…
Make Sure Your Summer Water Craft Is Insured You insure your home, your car, and other high-ticket items. Don’t forget to get insurance coverage on your boat or personal watercraft (PWC), commonly referred to by brand names such as Jet Ski, Wave Runners, or Seadoos. The right policy can protect you from loss due to…
When a storm blows through town, taking shingles and siding with it, unfortunately, predatory contractors are sure to follow in its wake. If one shows up on your doorstep, offering you a great deal on the repairs, beware! Their tool bag contains more scams than tools. How do Roofers and Other Contractors Try to Scam…
Many people purchased an RV or a camper during the COVID-19 pandemic. They sought a way to have vacations safely and spend time with family without worrying about canceled reservations. In fact, according to the RV Industry Association, December 2021 showed total shipments from RV manufacturers up nearly 47% from the previous December. RVs and…
Safe drivers pay less for car insurance because they cost insurance companies less in payouts. This is why insurance companies often incentivize safe driving with discount programs. They go by various names, depending on your insurance carrier, but the basics are the same. They save you money, just for driving safely. How Do They Know…
Does Your Homeowner’s Insurance Cover Your Airbnb? If you have been reading our blog for a while, you probably know how important homeowner’s insurance is. It protects you against losses spanning from vandalism to fire. If you are going to rent out a property separate from your residence or even a room in your home,…
If you own a lake home, you will want to have the right kind and amount of insurance to protect your property. Here are some things to keep in mind when insuring your lake home. In the Land of 10,000 Lakes, there are plenty of lake homes! If you own one of them, you will…
Do You Have an Inventory of All Your Belongings? As a homeowner or renter, you should have an accurate, up-to-date inventory of all the personal property at your residence and off-site storage facilities. There are several reasons to create a home inventory for insurance purposes in North Branch and plenty of ways to approach the…
Landscaping is expensive, takes time to establish, and adds a lot of value and curb appeal to your home. So, what happens when part of your landscaping is damaged? Do you have to pay for it out of your pocket, or is there insurance coverage to soften the financial blow? Homeowner’s Insurance to the Rescue…
Is Your Property Safe in Storage? How to Protect it! It seems everyone has something in storage. But what happens if the contents of your storage unit are stolen or are destroyed by mildew? Self-storage units of all kinds are popping up all over the place. It seems everyone has something in storage. They are…