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Archives: 2020

Is It Time To Upgrade My Life Insurance?

It makes sense to purchase life insurance early in life. The younger you are when you buy a policy, the longer you are likely to live and, therefore, the lower your premiums will be. But as time goes by, life changes and other factors can affect your coverage needs. Our experienced agent can review your life insurance policy with you and help you decide if...

Does My Building Have Enough Coverage?

Your building is a major asset of your business. As a business owner, it makes sense to have adequate commercial property insurance to protect your investment. No two buildings are alike, and properties may have a higher risk for different perils. Our experienced agent can help ensure you have the business insurance you need. How Much Commercial Property Insurance Is Enough? The term “full value”...

Do I Need To Insure My Car During Winter Storage?

It is not uncommon to put a vehicle in storage over the winter months. If you are not planning to use your car during the winter, it makes sense to keep it safe and protected from the harsh weather. It may be tempting to cancel your auto insurance coverage during this time, while your vehicle is not being driven on public roadways. After all, it...

WILL MY HOMEOWNERS POLICY COVER MY HOME FOR SALE OR VACANT HOME?

Many consumers are under the impression that their Homeowners policy covers them for pretty much everything. While the HO-3 or standard homeowners policy does provide a lot of coverage, it also is intended to cover an "Owner Occupied Dwelling" and not a vacant dwelling. The policy has some clear definitions of vacancy,  essentially any unoccupied dwelling for 30 days or more. Unfortunately, ,many consumers leave...

How much life insurance do I need?

How much life insurance you need will vary based on personal and financial circumstances, but essentially you need enough to replace your income and cover your dependents' expenses, including future ones. Most people should aim for 10-15 times their income. WHAT! you may say? I can tell you the sad stories of people not having any life insurance or not enough either. What I can't...