In the time it takes you to read this blog post, between five and ten autos will be involved in a crash because the driver was using a cell phone. The NHTSA defines distracted driving as any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to […]
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Annual Insurance Reviews Are Important
Most of us know and understand that having insurance is important. You don’t want to be without insurance when a problem strikes. What we may not realize is that protecting ourselves with insurance isn’t a once and done event. You wouldn’t wear the same pair of pants you did when you were five years old […]
Read MoreWhat is Full Glass Coverage?
Full auto glass coverage pays for the cost to repair or replace your chipped windshield with no deductible. Full glass coverage is an additional option you can add to your personal or business auto policy. Depending on the state you live in, (in Illinois) you can add this coverage with having comprehensive coverage on the […]
Read MorePlease Beware of Animals Crossing Ahead
It is a terrifying test of your reflexes, if an animal jumps out in front of you while you are driving. You may be an excellent driver and you know the risk of a highway animal encounter, but do you know what to do when it happens? Most of us don’t, which could explain why […]
Read MoreShould I Bundle My Insurance?
From cell phone contracts to Internet packages, bundling is a popular way for companies of all kinds to hook you into multiple services, usually at a discounted price. If you have been in the market for a new insurance plan, if you are talking to an agent or searching online, you have probably come across […]
Read MoreTips For Keeping Your Family Safe From The “Silent Killer”
Every year, at least 430 people die in the US from accidental CO poisoning. About 50,000 people in the US visit an ER yearly due to accidental poisoning. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless gas that can kill you. That is why it is important to know how to prevent it, detect it and protect […]
Read MoreDon’t Shortchange Your Retirement
You finally did it. You finally said “I’m done working.” Now that you are able to relax and do things you enjoy, you may be wondering if you have enough money to maintain your living standards. According to the National Retirement Risk Index from The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, approximately 52% of […]
Read MoreInsurance Tips for You and Your Sweetheart
If you or someone you know is ready to embark on a new life together, your insurance is not likely to be a topic you discuss. This is why we have assembled a short checklist of “Insurance Tips for You and Your Sweetheart.” Yes, there are some things you can (and should) do to keep […]
Read MoreTips to Avoid Animal-Vehicle Collisions
Animal-vehicle collisions are not only costly but can be dangerous. In the states of Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin, it is estimated that more than 149,000 animal-vehicle collisions resulting in more than 100 deaths occur each year. Fall is here and winter is approaching, this is the time of year when most animal-vehicle collisions […]
Read MoreFall Home Maintenance Safety Tips
Fall is the time for yard clean-ups and readying your house for the cold winter ahead. Keep these safety tips in mind as you work. Look Up Before Pruning Trees If you have decided that your yard needs to be spruced up by trimming your trees, be sure to look up and survey the area […]
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