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.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Facebook reaches 500 million accounts. Congrats to Facebook- and all of us Facebookers too!
Please comment below and tell us what you use Facebook for, such as connecting with friends, family, posting photos or playing games. And please "Like" this post to let us know you are out there.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Lightning flashes over 1 billion times a year!
According to noaa.gov, lightning flashes 40 times a second on the earth. About 25 percent of these strikes reach the ground. So what's a person to do? Stay inside during a lightning storm, and watch this interesting video from the Insurance Information Institute.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Texting While Driving: Tell us the worst you've seen.
Texting While Driving: Tell us the worst you've seen.
Texting while driving is more than dangerous- it's against the law in many places. Tell us the worst example you've seen recently. If you are reading this post on our Facebook page, click the photo on the left to go to our blog for a link to Cell Phone Laws in every state. If you are already on our blog, here is the link: http://www.iihs.org/laws/cellphonelaws.aspx
Posterous is the place to post everything. Just email us.
Texting While Driving: Tell us the worst you've seen.
Texting while driving is more than dangerous- it's against the law in many places. Tell us the worst example you've seen recently. If you are reading this post on our Facebook page, click the photo on the left to go to our blog for a link to Cell Phone Laws in every state. If you are already on our blog, here is the link: http://www.iihs.org/laws/cellphonelaws.aspx
Friday, July 16, 2010
Friends Don't Let Friends Drive With Lead Feet
It's summertime, and the temptation to "own the road" and "let's see how fast this thing will go" is a bit much for some of our friends. If you have a friend with a "lead foot" please share this video post with them. Your funny reminder may just save them a speeding ticket.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Going fishing this summer? Others are. Watch out for Phishing (Identity Theft).
Make sure Identity Thieves don't fish for your identity while you are enjoying the great weather. "Phishing" is a common tactic that crooks use to obtain your private information- usually by email. Remember... never reply to an unsolicited email with your personal information!
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
This Day in History: July 14, 2003 (or "Make sure you have Roadside Assistance Coverage")
On this day in history, July 14, 2003, the US Government acknowledged the existence of Area 51. Now we may not believe in aliens, but we do believe that you should have Roadside Assistance Coverage if you are going to drive on bumpy roads!
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Ford Recall
If you drive a new Ford you should be aware that certain models have recently been recalled. The major automaker recently announced that problems with the seat back and head restraint mean that several of its 2010 models do not meet federal safety requirements. Car owners should have received letters in May and the company has made a commitment to fix the problem in over 30,000 manufactured vehicles
Keeping up with recall news is critical. It's also important to make sure that your vehicle has adequate coverage. If you aren't sure about your coverage or your monthly rate call us, your local insurance agency. Together, we'll make sure that you're protected well.
Monday, February 15, 2010
Jump-Rope Record
Jumping rope just got a lot more exciting for tens of thousands of California elementary school students. On February 1st, a coordinated effort by the California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance and over 2,000 schools challenged a Guinness World Record for jump-roping. Over 85,000 people jumped rope simultaneously in the same 10-minute span.
Students who had been practicing for months were excited for the challenge and did put forth a great effort. The real payoff, however, won't be a place in the record books. With childhood obesity continuing to be a major problem, developing positive excercise habits at a young age is key.
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Excercise is just part of the battle for good health. Kids need regular checkups and quality health care. Talk to us, your local insurance agency, if you want to know how to find a good health plan, or visit InsureKidsNow.gov to learn more.
Friday, January 8, 2010
Boy's Best Friend
Dog's have long been called "man's best friend." Austin Foreman's dog, Angel, has certainly earned the title of "boy's best friend."
The 11-year old was moving firewood on his parent's property in the small town of Boston Bar, British Columbia, when his golden retriever became agitated. She began running around in circles. A cougar soon appeared. Angel intercepted the predator and fought it while Austin ran inside. The local RCMP Constable soon responded to the situation and was able to kill the cougar. Miraculously, Angel survived. The loyal canine is expected to make a full recovery.
Dogs are wonderful animals, but before purchasing one be sure you know about its breed. Some breeds are not insurable through your homeowner or renters policy. Other breeds can be very high maintanence and may be more of a hassle than you originally thought. If you want to know more about this topic, please call us, your local insurance agency, today.
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