Category: Personal Insurance
811: The Number to Call Before Digging
Posted: October 4, 2022
811: The Number to Call Before DiggingWhether you’re planting a garden, installing a mailbox or hiring a contractor for a more complex job, it’s important to call 811 before digging in your yard.Why? Calling 811 will get your underground utility lines marked and your project off to a safe start.Utility service lines such as cable TV, telephone, electric, gas, water and sewer are often buried underground. Unintentionally striking one of these lines...
What To Know About Crash Test Ratings and Car Safety Ratings
Posted: September 29, 2022
What To Know About Crash Test Ratings and Car Safety RatingsWhile shopping for a new or used car, you’ll likely consider a vehicle’s safety ratings before making your final purchase. After all, an accident can happen at any time. And these ratings help to predict how well you’ll be protected in the event of a crash. (The right auto insurance can help, too.)Maybe you’re looking for a car with a five-star safety rating, or one...
Don’t Leave the Leaves!
Posted: September 20, 2022
Don’t Leave the Leaves!There’s nothing quite like the view of colorful leaves in autumn. But what do you do when they’ve all fallen and you’re left with a mess in your yard? Winter is quickly approaching, so it’s important to dispose of the leaves before the snow comes. But how can you do so safely (and legally)? Here’s what to know.CAN I BURN THE LEAVES? While many local...
Home Maintenance Checklist: Step by Step Guide to Prepare Your Home for the Fall
Posted: September 16, 2022
Home Maintenance Checklist: Step by Step Guide to Prepare Your Home for the FallYour home is likely one of your most valuable assets and keeping it in good condition matters. Before the rainy, colder fall weather rolls in, taking certain steps to prepare your home can protect your home from sustaining damage during the fall and winter months. Clear out Gutters Spend a few hours clearing any debris out of home gutters and downspouts. Check the brackets holding...
Everything You've Ever Wondered About Roundabouts
Posted: September 14, 2022
Everything You've Ever Wondered About RoundaboutsThere was once a time when roundabouts were all but absent from American roadways. But over the past decade or so, these circular intersections have seemed to pop up everywhere, from small rural towns to bustling urban centers.This has left many drivers wondering: why are there so many new roundabouts, and why are they replacing tried-and-true stoplights?To help answer these questions—and more—here’s everything you’ve ever...