Thursday, August 26, 2010

If you have children going back to school this fall, now is the perfect time to review your insurance policies. Is your homeowners coverage is still adequate?

Check out the video for tips on doing a simple "home inventory" and remember to ask us if you have any questions about making changes to your existing policies.

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Thursday, August 19, 2010

This award-winning video is a great reminder of the importance of wearing your seat-belt.

Seat-belt use reduces the risk of serious injury by 45% (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration). A decision that takes two seconds to make could change your life, and the lives of those you love, forever. Please share this video with your friends and help increase awareness of this issue.

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

The 5 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Purchasing Insurance

What mistakes have you made when purchasing insurance? Share your story below. If you have questions about any of these five mistakes, contact us so that we can make sure you get the right coverage without breaking the bank.

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The 5 Most Common Mistakes People Make When Purchasing Insurance

What mistakes have you made when purchasing insurance? Share your story below. If you have questions about any of these five mistakes, contact us so that we can make sure you get the right coverage without breaking the bank.

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Thursday, August 5, 2010

Confused about life insurance? It may be complicated, but this video reminds us that there are many online resources and, even better, "real live people" to help you figure it out!

A humourous look at the excuses people make when it comes to purchasing life insurance. Click "Like" below if you think life insurance really does matter.

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Jay Shafer has a passion for building amazingly efficient houses. What are you passionate about? Leave a comment below or click "Read more" to see the most compact house you can imagine.

Follow this link to watch the video: http://yhoo.it/cnYy16 - 45 year-old Jay Shafer is not your typical entrepreneur. 10 years ago he decided to make a big lifestyle change and give up "luxury living." He lives in an 89 square-foot mobile home that he custom built and runs a business constructing small homes for eco-conscious customers.

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Thursday, July 22, 2010

Summertime. Swimming pools. Remember- safety first!

Here's an excellent article from the Insurance Information Institute about safety considerations when you own a swimming pool. If you are reading this on our Facebook page, click "Read more on Posterous" below to read the rest of the article. Insurance Information Institute reminds us that there are over 3400 fatal drownings every year in the United States, and simple safety tips could help reduce that number. Among other things, remember that you should have a full fence surrounding the pool- one that meets all safety regulations. And never leave small children unattended - not even for a minute. Here is the link for this "must read" article if you own a pool. http://bit.ly/bihOR4

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