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What Valentine’s Day and Homeowners insurance have in common!
Valentine’s Day – The day where people all over celebrate their romantic love for one another. We all know how important that loved one is! We do everything in the world to love and protect them, right?
Make sure you do the same with your home, your home is probably the largest investment most of us will ever make.
Love and protect your home…
Get Your Home Ready for Fall with These Tips
Now that summer has come to an end, it is time to get your home ready for the cooler fall weather and more time spent indoors. Keep these fall home maintenance tips in mind to ensure that you home is ready for the fall season. Clean out all of your rain gutters and...
Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
Carbon monoxide is colorless, odorless, and tasteless, which makes it one of the biggest threats in your home. Keep these safety tips in mind to ensure that you and your loved ones stay safe while spending more time indoors this winter. Install the right amount of...
Store your Boat and RV for Winter
With summer coming to an end, it is time to put away your summer toys for the colder weather. Keep these tips in mind to ensure that your boat and RV are stored properly for the winter. For your boat Clean the inside and outside of your boat, including the deck, hull,...
Common Causes of Multi-Vehicle Accidents to Avoid
Being involved in a multi-vehicle collision can be even more stressful than a single car collision since there are more distraught and angry people to deal with. There are many factors that can increase your chances of being involved in a multi-vehicle collision. Make...
Business Insurance Changes for the Back to School Season
While most people think of only changing their insurance policies if they have a child going off to college, businesses may also have to change their insurance policies for the back to school season. If you own one of the following businesses, make sure to look into...
How Does your Auto Insurance Change After Getting Married?
Getting married is one of the biggest life changes that people go through. Getting married can also cause changes to other aspects of your life, including your auto insurance. Auto insurance providers have found that people who are married are less likely to be...
Protect your Assets When Renting a Home with a Home Inventory
If you are renting a home, whether it is an apartment or a house, it is important to make sure that you have the right renter’s insurance to provide coverage for all of your belongings. Creating a home inventory is the best way to ensure that you have the right amount...
The Right Insurance for Your Business Outing
Company outings are a great way to allow your employees to have a little fun with their coworkers. If you are hosting company outing, it is important to make sure to look into your different insurance policies to ensure that the event has the proper coverage. Make...
Auto Insurance for Your Out-of-State College Student
With the school year just around the corner, it is the perfect time to make sure that your child is ready for college. While getting all of the school and dorm supplies together may seem like the most important part of getting them prepared, it is also vital to look...
Pool Safety for the End of Summer
With summer coming to an end, it is important to make sure you enjoy all that your backyard pool has to offer while the weather is still nice. Before jumping in for your last dip, make sure to keep these pool safety tips in mind. Install a self-locking gate around the...
Is Your Woodstove Covered Under your Homeowners Insurance?
Woodstoves are a great addition to any home, since they can help to keep your home warm and cozy in the cold winter months. However, woodstoves can also provide some problems with your homeowners insurance policy. Thinking about this in August makes sense, why?...
Stock up On Fresh Produce at these Farmers Markets!
With summer in full swing and fall fast approaching, it is the best time to start visiting your local farmers market for all the fresh produce of the season. Farmers markets can provide all of the delicious apples and pumpkins to make all of your delicious fall...
Pool Safety Tips for Summer
If you have a pool, you are probably the most popular house on the block during summer. While pools are fun for everyone and can help you cool down in the hot weather, it is important to remember to stay safe. Follow these pool safety tips to ensure everyone has a...
How do Tickets Affect Your Insurance?
While it is a widely known fact that tickets and accidents will affect your insurance rates, not everyone knows exactly how. Accidents and tickets should always be avoided, keep these insurance repercussions in mind the next time you think of going a little too fast....
5 New Car Safety Features
The car industry has always been one of the most technological advanced industries around. Recently, they have not disappointed the public and have come out with 5 amazing safety features that are making the road a safer place. Make sure to look for these 5 features...
Insuring Your RV for Summer
RVs are the best way to enjoy all the beauty that summer offers. They allow you all of the comforts of home while on the road and eliminates the hassle of finding hotels along the road. With the high prices of RVs, it is important to make sure you have enough coverage...
Is Your Boat Properly Insured?
The warm summer weather means more people taking out their boats to enjoy the water. Before enjoying all the fun that your boat offers, it is important to make sure it is properly insured. While some homeowners insurance policies will cover small boats, they typically...
Business Insurance 101: Four Insurances Every Business Should Have
Running a business means taking on some risks, but proper insurance coverage prevents catastrophes. Find out which types of insurance you need to protect yourself as a business owner. Worker's Compensation Even if you only employ a single worker, you need worker's...
Have a Happy But Safe 4th of July
As Americans, the Fourth of July is one of our favorite holidays. It is in the heat of the summer and we use it to our advantage to enjoy cookouts, swimming, traveling, boating and fireworks. Here are some 4th of July safety tips however, to keep in mind through the...
Does Your Boat Have Enough Coverage?
Boat Insurance for Summer There are few more relaxing times in your life than floating on the lake on your boat. With the weather heating up for summer, you may find yourself spending more and more time on your boat with all of your friends and family....
Summer Car Maintenance Tips
Summer means vacations and weekend trips in the car. The question is, is your vehicle ready for the heat? No one wants to be left on the roadside with a car that can’t take you to your destination and back. Here are a few things to check to make sure your car is ready...
How Can You Protect Your Bicycle This Summer?
Bicycle Insurance 101 While the weather continues to heat up, it is the perfect time to ditch your car and opt to ride your bicycle whenever you can. While your two-wheeled transportation may be much less expensive than your car, it does not mean that it does not...
Boat and Personal Watercraft Insurance Coverage
Before taking your boat or personal watercraft (PWC) out this summer it might be a good idea to ensure that it has proper insurance coverage. A boat or PWC policy is designed to protect you from financial losses and liability claims in the unfortunate event that you...
Fill Up On Fresh Produce At These Farmer’s Markets
Check Out These Local Farms! One of the best parts of the spring season, other than getting out of your house, is the fresh vegetables! With plenty of farmers markets and "pick your own farms" in the area, there are plenty of places to get the freshest produce...
Tips for Renter’s Insurance While Traveling
Whether you are just temporarily passing through for the Summer or planning to stay long term, it is important to purchase renters insurance coverage as soon as a lease is signed. And there are a few other things to remember about Summer travel and insurance as well....
Motorcycle Awareness and Insurance
Motorcycles account for only about 2 percent of registered vehicles in this country, but they are involved in about 5 percent of all highway fatalities each year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Statistically, that represents the...
What To Do After a Car Accident
Fender Bender Tips The only way to completely avoid an accident is to never drive. Since that is not very practical, chances are you will have to deal with a fender bender a few times in your life. To ensure that you know what to do in case of an accident, keep these...
How Much Do You Know About Minnesota?
Minnesota State Facts When most people think of Minnesota, they automatically think of freezing temperatures. While the winter months can cause you to stay bundled up, Minnesota is still one of the most beautiful locations to call home. Even if you have lived here...
Ways To Create a Healthy Workplace
Healthy Workplace Tips One of the easiest ways to build and retain a strong team at your business is to create a comfortable and healthy work environment. If you have employees who look forward to coming to work, they will be much more productive. Keep these tips in...
Is Cheap Car Insurance Worth It?
Cheap and cheerful, right? That’s not always the case with car insurance. In today’s society, we’re led to make sure that we can save where we can. From extreme coupon clipping to shorter showers, we’re in the age of saving money. While we’re often led to believe that...
Safely Celebrate Memorial Day With These Tips
Memorial Day Safety Tips Memorial Day is just around the corner. No matter if you are planning a backyard barbecue, or are heading out to a parade to honor the service men and women who have given their life for the country, it is important to make sure that you know...
Top 10 Fun Facts About St. Patrick’s Day!
Did you know these facts about the Irish celebration? While most American children know that St. Patrick’s Day is the day to wear green and adults enjoy odd-looking green beer, few people know what they are celebrating or why the holiday is so important! The following...
What You Need to Know About Open Enrollment!
Read on for information about the Medicare Open Enrollment period! Open Enrollment began on October 15 and will run until December 7, as it has every year. This is the time for many Americans to sign up, renew, or change their...
4 Facts About Thanksgiving Worth Being Thankful About!
These fun facts will entertain the whole family around the Thanksgiving table. Thanksgiving is an important day in the U.S. history. As a result, it has come to be a very special day for many families in America. It’s a day to spend time with loved ones, share a meal...
5 Damaging Home Issues to Repair Now
Don’t neglect certain home issues that could cost you! Homeowners, do you already have a home maintenance checklist? You know to shut off outside taps before winter, caulk the windows and doors, and regularly repaint your home. That’s a good start, but there are some...
Is Fall Taking a Toll on Your Roof? Signs It’s Time For a Replacement
Homeowners, take note: it could be time for a new roof. Autumn is upon us in Minnesota and with the changing temperatures comes inclement weather. Before the winter of snow and heavy rainfall comes around, a roof inspection could be a good preventative idea to keep...
Easy Ways to Get Moving More at Work!
These days, sitting gets a bad rap. Move more at work for your health and wellbeing. What have you accomplished in the past hour? Maybe you moved a meeting, sent a few emails, or checked off some tasks. But, did you move? Sitting at work for hours on end is...
Policies You Need to Keep Your Small Business Protected
Started a small business? Get it secured with the right protection. If you’re a small business owner, you’re likely to be caught up with prepping, planning, shuffling paperwork, or putting new equipment in place. In essence, you wear many hats and work hard to...
Do You Need to Replace a Damaged Windshield?
Your vehicle is an investment, so when the glass gets damaged, it’s time to protect it. Ping! A rock just bounced off your windshield, leaving a small crack right in front of your line of vision. Not only does this blur your view, but it’ll soon sprout cracks that...
Need to File a Homeowners Insurance Claim? Here’s How
Your step-by-step guide to filing a home insurance claim. Homeowners insurance is there to protect your home after an accident. Whether your home sustained damage from a fire, wind, hail, theft, or another disaster, if your home insurance covers it, you’ll need...
Hosting a Tailgate Party? Serve Up This Burger!
What’s a tailgate party without good food? Whip up this burger recipe. The football season has officially kicked off (pun intended), and plenty of fans are gathering their supplies for tailgating parties. Instead of bringing out the sugary beverages and processed...
Fall is Approaching – Prep Your Home for the Cooler Months
Spring into action by prepping your home for autumn. Where has the summer gone? It seems like only yesterday we were in the sunshine, hitting the beach, and enjoying light nights. Now that fall is steadily approaching, homeowners will be making the move to set their...
Tools That Every Car Owner Needs
Do you have these repair tools tucked away in your garage? When you’re out on the road, the worst can happen – your car breaks down on the side of the road or runs into trouble. What can you do about it? If you’re completely lost under the hood of your car, you’ll...
3 Must-Have Home Organization Tools!
Who doesn’t like a tidy home? A home is meant to be a warm and comforting place for you and your family. It’s your home-sweet-home after all, right? What happens when the house declines into an unsightly mess? If you need to pull on your cleaning gloves and start to...
Does Your Small Business Need Employment Practices Liability Insurance?
Large and small, all businesses have risks of claims relating to employment practices. Despite your company only employing thirty people, your business is at risk of lawsuits from disgruntled employees. When employees sue, it’s typically over liability, race...
Upgrade Your Backyard This Summer!
If your garden is looking a little lackluster, check out these tips. The summer is alive and well here in Minnesota! The temperatures are rising, and many of us are enjoying our backyard more than ever. From barbeques to family games, the garden offers plenty of...
How Does My Credit Score Impact My Auto Insurance?
Your insurer looks at more than your car make and model when determining premiums. When it comes to your insurance, insurers will look at a variety of factors to define your monthly rate. Everything from your vehicle’s make, model, safety, your location, age,...
Top Factors That Affect Homeowners Insurance
Certain factors affect the cost of your home insurance. When calculating homeowners insurance rates, insurers look at more than just your home’s value. There are a wealth are factors that cause your homeowners insurance premiums to inflate or decrease. Here are the...
Do Empty-Nesters Need Life Insurance?
Even if your not-so-little ones have flown the coup, you are needed. Have the kids gone off to college? Have you downsized into a smaller house now that your children have moved out? There are many reasons why the children flee the home, leaving the parents to suffer...
How to Take Care of Your Tires
Tread carefully – here’s how to take care of your tires! Even the best of us don’t take care of our car. Whether you rev it too much or forget to change the oil, our vehicles can take a beating. However, with that said, there is one aspect of a car that should never...
Fresh, New Ways to Landscape Your Yard
Renew your garden's vigor this season. Now that summer is right around the corner, many of us are spending more time outdoors in our own back garden. If you’ve left your garden untouched for months, or even years, now is the time to give it a refresh! Here are some...
Homemade Hummus for Summer Snacking!
Hummus isn’t hard – here’s how to make the perfect summer dip. Summer is almost upon us in Elk River, Minnesota, and many homeowners are prepping for their backyard party! For your summer party or for daily snacking, hummus is certainly a healthy option. Not only does...
Essentials That Your New Business Needs
Stock your store with these office essentials. Is your business finally in its own office suite? Not only is it time to celebrate, but it's also time to fill up the new-found space. Begin with buying the essentials for your office and employees so that your business...
Have You Packed These Necessities for Your Camping Trip?
These eight fundamental items are necessary to enjoy your camping trip this summer. There’s nothing quite like sleeping in the outdoors…or the almost outdoors. Camping is a great way to get out in nature and have fun doing so! Now that the summer season is upon us in...
4 (Bad) Reasons People Don’t Buy Life Insurance
While most people need this coverage, many don’t purchase it. We take a look at why. Being a responsible adult means that you make your bed every morning, pay bills on time, and ensure that your loved ones are financially safeguarded if you unexpectedly leave them...
Free Apps to Help Save You Money
Saving money is made easy with these smartphone apps! Whether you’re saving up for a trip of a lifetime, planning for the future, or simply adding to your emergency funds, saving money doesn’t have to consist of living off lettuce, no fun, and coupon clipping. Yes,...
Business Insurance Your Business Needs in Elk River, MN
Reliable commercial insurance can ensure your business stays protected. No two businesses are created equally. For this reason alone, business owners should not buy an off-the-rack insurance policy as it will not be tailored to their specific needs and...
The Basics of Homeowners Insurance
All you need to know about homeowners insurance. If you’ve just moved into your new home or are hoping to make the move into a home that you can call your own, it’s essential for homeowners to understand the nuts and bolts of their homeowners insurance. It is, after...
What to Do When a Rock Hits Your Windshield
Does your auto insurance policy cover a cracked windshield? It happens to the best of us. Your car is parked under a tree, near a building site, or you’re driving behind a construction truck – somehow the windshield gets hit with debris. The pesky rock can pick up...
Should You Spring for Additional Coverages in Spring?
While you may be enjoying lighter nights, don’t let insurance failure darken your days. The birds are singing, the sun is shining, and the flowers are brighter than ever – spring is upon us! With all of the pleasantries of spring comes unpredictable rain, snow melt,...
Tips for Planting a Spring Garden
Get your home spring-ready with a colorful garden. Have you started your spring garden yet? If you haven’t, or if you’re not quite the horticulturist that you’d like to be, fear not. We’ve compiled some spring gardening tips to get your front and back lawn looking...
It’s Home Buying Season – Move Your Homeowners Insurance with You
If you’re moving homes, be sure to maintain your home insurance during the switch. Spring has sprung in Elk River, Minnesota, leading to homeowners putting their home on the market, scheduled home renovations, and plenty of deals closing. Before you get swept away...
Baby-Proofing Home & Are You Expecting? Be Sure to Baby-Proof Your Home Insurance
Prep your home for the upcoming arrival of your little bundle of joy. If you’re a parent-to-be, you’re in for an exciting time of life. Expecting the stork at any minute means that your life will change drastically. From 3 a.m. feedings to triple-tasking, to watching...
It’s Time For Home Spring Cleaning!
Revitalize your hibernating home with these simple tips! Now that spring is starting to pop up in Elk River, Minnesota, it’s time to refresh your home with some spring cleaning! While spring cleaning sounds attractive, the cleaning part is less fun than we’d like it...
Most Commonly Stolen Home Possessions – And How to Protect Them!
Burglars look for those items to snatch - be sure to secure your belongings! When one thinks of home thefts, it’s natural to think of a masked man creeping to the house at night, targeting expensive jewelry, valuable collectables, and an electrical device or two....
Potential Gaps in Your Auto Insurance
When it comes to auto insurance, no two policies or drivers are the same. Auto insurance is designed to protect you, your vehicle, and finances from suffering hardship in the event of an accident or incident. When it comes to deciding on a policy of such importance...
Safe Driving Talk for Teens
If your teenager is about to take the wheel, revise some safety driving tips with them. As a caring and concerned parent, you have tackled your share of difficult talks with your children. From bullying to underage drinking, you’ve cleared many hurdles. Now, as...
Don’t Miss out on Elk River’s All-You-Can-Eat Breakfast!
Support the music arts at Elk River High School and in our 728 district! If you’re a Belgian waffle fan, you definitely won’t want to miss out on this local community event! The Elk River High School Band Program is proud to host their 3rd Annual Waffle feed as part...
Create a Safety Management Program for Your Business
There are good reasons to take safety seriously within your business. A business should always be safe. However, there was an average of 89 workplace fatalities a week. In addition, there are an estimated $1 billion paid out by employers in direct workers’...
What Are the Rules on Car Headlights?
Dark nights and grey mornings have us reaching for our headlights, but do you know the rules? Most of us are still turning on our headlights frequently during this winter in Elk River, Minnesota. With our headlights almost constantly on during these darker months, it...
Add Elk River’s Shiver Event in February to Your Calendar!
Don’t miss this local community fundraising event! Elk River Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting ‘Shiver’, a community fundraising event in February! On Friday 19th and Saturday 20th in 2016, Elk River’s community has some fun in the snow! This family-friendly winter...
Jet Setting This Year? Leave Your Home Protected!
Heading out on vacation this year? Keep your vacant home safe! Those of us in Elk River, Minnesota have faced some winters. From rain to ice to snow to hail, the holiday season can bring us quite adverse weather. For those who aren’t the snow bunny or the water-logged...
Skate Through Winter with Snowmobile Insurance!
When breaking out your snowmobile this winter, ensure it’s protected! Nothing warms the heart of a snowmobiler like a vast, open stretch of untouched snow. Riding over the fresh snow in a motorized sled is all part of the winter season! With compact snow, smooth...
Received Holiday Presents Under the Tree? Are They Insured?
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to properly safeguard your presents! Even though Christmas day has passed, the presents that you received should last for years to come. Whether you received the latest electronic gizmos, flashy jewelry, a new computer,...
How To: Staying Safe On Winter Roads
Winter roads create unique safety issues that you need to know how to navigate. As the snow and ice return to Minnesota, the roads are getting much more dangerous. While there is no way to completely avoid driving this season, there are steps that you should be taking...
Keeping Your Personal Information Safe This Holiday Season
Use these tips to avoid identity theft through the holiday season. With only a few more days until the end of the holiday shopping season, you may be scrambling to find the last few items on your list. To help keep your identity and bank account safe this season, keep...
Do You Know How To Handle Ice Dams?
Ice dams can cause serious damage to your house this winter. As you turn up your thermostat this season to help stay warm and cozy, do you think about how it will affect your roof? If you said no, you are not alone. However, taking the snow on your roof into...
Don’t Let Your Holiday Go Up In Flames With These Safety Tips
Knowing what threats to watch out for this holiday season will help to keep your home protected. With the holidays right around the corner, right now is the perfect time to put up the rest of your decorations to add some holiday cheer to your home. To ensure your...
Are You Covered In Case Of a House Fire?
You can prevent a house fire this season with these tips. The cold fall and winter temperatures do not just mean swapping out your summer clothes for jackets and boots, it also means your risk of a home fire greatly increases. As people light more fires and use space...
Thanksgiving Safety Tips For Everyone
Fully enjoy Thanksgiving with these safety tips. Thanksgiving is just over a week away, which means it is the perfect time to start working on your centerpiece and pull out your family cookbook. While getting ready for the holiday, make sure to take the time to ensure...
Preventing Frozen Pipes This Winter
Don't let your outside pipes freeze by using these tips. With only a month and a half until the 2015 year comes to an end, the outside temperatures are dropping more and more. While you may be cooking more soups and stews to stay warm, it is also important to...
How To: Winterize Your Boat
Follow these steps when storing your boat. As the cold fall temperatures set in and winter gets closer and closer, you may be longing looking at your boat remembering the warmer days. Luckily, taking the right steps to get your boat ready for fall and winter can help...
3 Financial Tips For College Students
What all college students should know about finances. As a college student, you have tons to worry about. From making sure that you get your papers turned in on time to trying to find time to take a nap, your finances are most likely not your top priority. However,...
Safely Enjoy Your Next Fire With These Tips
How to fully enjoy the use of your fireplace this season. Sitting around your fireplace with your friends and family is one of the best ways to stay warm during the winter. However, before you start lighting any fires, it is important to make sure that your fireplace,...
Everyone Is Sure To Love This Fall Recipe!
Tasty rosemary garlic pork with roasted vegetables and caramelized apples recipe. One of the best parts of fall is getting to enjoy all the delicious flavors of the season. Sit down with your friends and family with this delicious rosemary garlic pork with roasted...
Avoid A Costly And Deadly Deer Accident With These Tips
How to avoid hitting a deer on the road this fall. Seeing a deer in a field can be a very calming and majestic sight. However, seeing a deer in the middle of the road can have summon up the complete opposite feelings. Knowing what to do if you encounter a deer on the...
Avoid Tractor Accidents With These Tips
Common Farm Equipment Accidents Harvest season is here, which means it is time to keep your eyes peeled for farm equipment on the road. Although tractors and other farm equipment take a bit longer to make it down the road, they have a right to the road. Most farmers...
Get Into The Fall Spirit At These Pumpkin Patches!
Local Pumpkin Patches The first day of fall is just two days away, which means it is time to pull out your favorite scarf and boots. As the outside temperatures continue to drop, it is also the perfect time to start looking for pumpkin patches to fill your house with...
Keeping Your Company Safe From A Data Breach
Data Breach Tips Data breaches are becoming more and more common, even at small companies. However, even small data breaches can lead to a serious financial fallout for a small business. Keep these tips in mind to help manage your company after a data breach. Assess...
How You Can Benefit From Renter’s Insurance
Renter's Insurance Coverage Options Investing in a renter’s insurance policy is the best way to make sure that your assets are protected from a disaster, even if you do not own your house. While your landlord will have an insurance policy for the house or apartment,...
Safely Enjoy Labor Day With These Tips
Labor Day Safety Labor Day weekend is just a couple of days away, which means that right now is the perfect time to solidify your plans with your friends and family. No matter if you are heading out on the last road trip of the summer or grilling in the backyard, it...
Keep These Tips In Mind For Your Next Camping Trip
Camping Safety 101 Camping is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors with your whole family. No matter if you are popping up a tent, or finding a spot to park your RV, there are certain rules that you should follow to help make the camping experience pleasant for...
Is Rental Car Insurance Worth It?
Rental Car Insurance Considerations When you rent a car, no matter if it is for a business trip or for pleasure, you will be offered various waivers to help protect you while you are driving your rental. While you may assume that you need these waivers, they may...
Do You Really Need Farming Insurance?
The Importance of Farming Insurance Farming insurance rose in popularity after the Great Depression, and for good reason. Farmers of traditional row crops whose crops failed found themselves without a safety net at a time when protection for every family was...
Properly Protecting Your Classic Car
Classic Car Insurance Coverage Owning a classic car is much different than owning a more current vehicle, it is more like owning a piece of history. Since classic cars differ from typical vehicles that you see on the road today, they need to be covered with the...
5 of the Wildest Insurance Claims Ever Filed
Crazy Insurance Claims When you invest in your insurance policies, you can have the peace of mind knowing that you are protected in case of any disaster. However, many people try to take advantage of their insurance policies by making crazy insurance claims....
Is Your Customized Vehicle Properly Insured?
Modified Car Insurance For many car owners, keeping their car the same way that it looks when it is driven off the lot is not an option. Adding their own touch with after-market products is the perfect way to customize their vehicle. While making your car unique is a...
Don’t Miss Out on These Local Events!
Local Summer Events Summer is the perfect time to get out in your local community to enjoy all that is going on! Make sure to invite all of your friends and family out to enjoy these exiting events this season. Entertainment in the Park is coming back for the 2015...
Celebrate the Fourth Of July With These Local Events!
4th of July Celebrations No matter how you are planning to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, chances are that your day will end with a fireworks show. With hundreds of fireworks shows going on around the state, there are plenty of events to choose from! Check...
Good Grades Get Good Prices
How To Qualify For A Good Student Discount If you have already reached the point where your teen has become licensed and you have added him or her to your auto insurance coverage, you have felt the sting of adding a young driver to your policy. Because young drivers...
Prepping Your Motorcycle For Spring
Make Sure You Are Ready To Enjoy The Season Ahead If you own a motorcycle, spring is probably one of your favorite times of year. As the weather warms, you get more and more opportunities to head out on your bike and enjoy the open road, fresh air, and spring...
Raising Awareness About Distracted Driving
How Are You Commemorating Distracted Driving Awareness Month? April kicks the spring season into full swing, and you may find yourself marveling at the natural beauty blooming all around you. While it is wonderful to take a moment to literally stop and smell the...
The Spring Thaw Could Spell A Roof Collapse
Do You Have The Proper Safeguards In Place? The intense winter we just weathered probably has you more thankful than ever for your home. It protected you from the driving winds, feet of snowfall, and sub-zero temperatures. Your home was your refuge through...
Protecting Your Collectible Car
Collectible Car Insurance Finding the right insurance for your classic car is much different than finding an auto insurance policy for your daily driver. Since classic cars are not driven as much, and are sometimes involved in car shows, it is important to make...
Dangers of Carbon Monoxide
Carbon Monoxide Basics Carbon monoxide is very dangerous. With no color or smell, it can be very hard to detect, leading to serious safety issues in your home. If you do not have a carbon monoxide alarm installed in your home, you may never know if there is...
Factors That Will Affect Your Commercial Auto Insurance
Commercial Auto Insurance Rates If you have any number of company vehicles, you know the importance of a commercial auto insurance policy. A commercial auto insurance policy will provide the coverage that you need to protect your company cars, as well as your...
Everything You Need to Know About A BOP
BOP Basics Owning a small business comes with the responsibility of making sure your company and employees are protected from any peril. While there are many business insurance policies that are available, investing in a business owner’s policy may be able to provide...
Properly Insuring Your Jewelry
Valuables Insurance A shiny piece of jewelry is the perfect addition to any outfit. Along with keeping the pieces looking their best, it is also important to make sure that all of your jewelry is protected with the right insurance. Many people who report losing a...
Can Self-Insurance Work For Your Business?
Self-Insurance Basics Did you know that your business can become an insurer? No matter what your business is, you can start providing health insurance to your employees. Self-insurance, or self-funding, is allowing your employees to pay their insurance premiums...
Protect Your New Boat With the Right Policy
Protecting Your Boat To The Fullest Although it may not feel like it yet, spring is right around the corner, which means it is boat show time! Boat shows are a great way to find out what boat manufactures have been building all winter, and maybe even the...
Will Renovations Affect Your Home Insurance Rates?
Home Insurance and Renovations Renovating your home is a great way to make your house more comfortable for your whole family. From adding on a new room to redesigning your bathrooms, it is important to know how a renovation can affect your homeowners insurance...
Dangers Of Ice
How Ice Can Be Dangerous There are many beautiful aspects of winter, such as snow-covered trees in your yard. Unfortunately, the cold weather can also bring dangers, such as ice. Knowing how to protect yourself against the dangers of ice can help to ensure that you...
Insurance Protection For Your Winter Toys
Snowmobile Insurance Basics Owning a snowmobile is a great way to enjoy the winter weather. Snowmobiles allow you to enjoy trails throughout your area that you would not be able to enjoy with a typical car. Before you put on your gear and hit the trails, it...
What Do Safety Ratings Mean?
IIHS Safety Ratings Guidelines One of the most important factors when looking for a new car is its safety rating. Choosing a car with a high safety rating can help to ensure that you and your loved ones stay safe on the road. Knowing what safety rating means...
Importance Of Reviewing Your Insurance In The New Year
Insurance Review Benefits As the second week of 2015 is coming to an end, it is easy to already be thinking about the rest of the year. While 2015 is still new, it is the perfect time to look over all of your insurance policies to ensure that you have the right amount...
Protecting Your Employees
Health Insurance Can Benefit Your Small Business As the 2014-year comes to an end, it is the best time to look over all of your business insurance needs to be sure that you and your employees are covered from any unfortunate situation. Offering the right health...
Travel Safety Tips
Tips to Stay Safe While Traveling The holiday season is the perfect time to pack your bags to take a holiday vacation. While you are gone, it is important to make sure that you know how to protect your belongings. Keep these travel safety tips in mind to help prevent...
How to Stay Safe During Your Morning Commute
Safety Tips for Morning Commutes Commuting to work is a reality for millions of Americans. If you hop into your car each morning to commute to work, keep these tips in mind to ensure that you safely make it there and back. Get your tires balanced a few times a year....
Keep Your Home Warm With These Tips
Door and Window Tips To Stay Warm As the winter temperatures continue to drop, it can be easy to turn up your thermostat to stay warm. However, the higher you turn your thermostat, the higher your energy bill will be. Keep these tips in mind to prepare your doors and...
Simple Tips to Stay Safe on Winter Roads
Winter Driving Safety Tips The cold winter weather is officially here, which means snow and ice covered roads. To ensure that you stay safe behind the wheel this season, keep these winter driving tips in mind. Do not drive when you are tired. Driving while fatigued...
Protect Your Holiday Party
Insurance for Holiday Parties With the holiday season fast approaching, it is the best time to start planning for your holiday party. Before you send out invites, it is important to make sure that you have the right insurance coverage to protect you from any...
Top 3 Least Expensive Cars to Insure for Teens
If you have recently added a teen driver to your auto insurance policy, you were probably shocked at the increase of your premiums. Luckily, there are many steps that you can take to help lower the monthly cost of your auto insurance, including choosing the right car....
Important Worker’s Compensation Laws
One of the most important aspects of owning a business is making sure that your employees are protected in any situation. Having the right worker’s compensation policy is the best way to provide that protection. Since the start of worker’s compensation, there have...
New Smart Smoke Alarms for Your Home
Smoke alarms are the best way to protect your family from a fire. While traditional fire alarms work well if they are properly maintained, there are new fire prevention technologies that may be able to better protect your home. Consider these new fire technologies...
Beware of Social Media Lawsuits
Having a social media account for your business is a great way to connect with your customers. However, it is important to be aware that your social media account can lead to a lawsuit if it is not handled correctly. Keep these tips in mind to ensure that you do not...
Simple Thanksgiving Safety Tips
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, which means it is the perfect time to get all the right ingredients for your delicious Thanksgiving dinner. It is also vital that you know how to stay safe during the holiday. Keep these Thanksgiving safety tips in mind to...
Don’t Miss out on the Annual Election Period for Seniors!
Have you already changed your Medicare plan through the Annual Election Period for Seniors? If you have not, it is important to keep in mind that you only have until December 7th! The Annual Election Period allows you to make any changes to your Part D plan, or...
Safety Tips for Halloween
Halloween is almost here! Which means it is the perfect time to make sure your jack o’ lantern looks its best and all the finishing touches on your costume are done. Most importantly, make sure that you know how to stay safe while celebrating the holiday. Keep these...
What to Know About Homeowners Insurance
Owning a home comes with a lot of pride and responsibility, such as making sure your investment is protected with the right homeowners insurance policy. When looking for the right policy for your home, it is important to keep in mind that not every policy is the same....
Flood Insurance 101
There is no way to predict when a natural disaster will happen, which is why it is important to make sure that you have the right amount of protection with the right insurance policies. Investing in a flood insurance policy is the only way to ensure that you are...
Prepare your Summer Home for Winter
Now that summer is over, and the cool fall and winter weather is setting in, it is a good time to make sure your summer vacation home is prepared for the dropping temperatures. Keep these tips in mind to ensure you summer home is properly closed up for the winter....
New Automotive Technology Decreasing Car Thefts
There are very few feelings that are worse than walking outside and seeing that your car has been stolen. Luckily, new automotive technologies are making it much more difficult for car thieves to steal cars. One of the biggest reasons a car get stolen is the age of...
Check out These Local Pumpkin Patches!
The cool fall weather is the perfect setting to spend some extra quality time with your loved ones while enjoying the wonderful weather. Check out these local pumpkin patches with the whole family this season. Rowe’s Berry Hills Farm in Anoka, Minnesota is the perfect...
Don’t Miss out on Rockwoods Jamfest
Rockwoods JamFest is coming back to the Rockwoods Grill and Bar on August 15th. This event is fun for the whole family and the lineup includes big name artists Rodney Atkins, Dustin Lynch, Frankie Ballard, Craig Campbell and Chris Hawkey. All the fun starts at 4:30...
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