Why Do Home Insurance Rates Vary So Much?
Why do home insurance rates vary so much? It is, in fact, quite common for homes to cost different amounts to insure. There are several factors that go into your insurance rates. Knowing what affects rates may help you when your current policy is up for renewal. What Factors Do Companies Look At? What Can […]
Pet-Related Home Insurance Claims
Owning a pet can bring immense joy and companionship to our lives, but it also comes with responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is the need to protect your home and belongings in case of any unforeseen pet-related incidents. Home insurance plays a crucial role in providing financial coverage for damages caused by your four-legged family […]
Does Liquor Liability Insurance Cover THC Beverages?
Selling THC beverages is not covered under liquor liability policies. Learn what you need to do to remain insured while selling them.
Prevent Damage From Water Backups
This winter was historic, falling just shy of numerous all-time snowfall records throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. Spring is finally upon us, rejuvenating us all with warmer weather! But with this welcome change comes the worry of water entering the home through a variety of means. And since water flows downhill, wet basements are the result. […]
Is Your KIA or Hyundai Safe?
KIA reported its best-ever sales year, selling over 650,000 new vehicles in 2022. Hyundai set their own single-year record with over 700,000 vehicles sold in 2022. In fact, the Hyundai/Kia Auto Group was the fourth ranked auto-maker in fourth-quarter 2022 sales. Only Toyota, GM and Ford outsold them while Stellantis-FCA, (Dodge, Ram, Jeep and Chrysler) […]
How Much Is Enough Life Insurance?
Our January 31 blog identified the different types of life insurance. Now, we would like to explore the question many ask. “How much life insurance do I need?” What are your financial obligations? Do you have outstanding debt like a mortgage, auto loans or school debt? How much income would you like to have covered? […]
Engagement Ring Insurance
If you have recently become engaged or are already married, congratulations! We wish you the best in your marriage and hope it is filled with joy for years to come! The ring you wear is not only a symbol of love and commitment, but also a valuable piece of jewelry that should be protected. If […]
Who Needs Life Insurance?
Life insurance provides peace of mind, knowing that loved ones will be financially secure if something were to happen to you. There are a few considerations, both regarding the various types, and also some reasons why individuals take out a life policy. We hope this article helps make the decision easier if you find yourself […]
What is an Independent Insurance Agency?
Independent insurance agencies, or non-captive agencies, offer a variety of benefits compared to captive agencies. Captive insurance agencies are owned by, or affiliated with, one particular insurance company. Consequently, they can only offer policies from that individual company. This limits the customer in a number of ways. Choosing a local independent insurance agency might be […]
Considerations When Employing Youthful Drivers
As of July 2022, unemployment in Minnesota was 1.8% and nationally it was 3.7%. This has caused many employers to hire younger and less experienced staff just entering the job market. New employees are often asked to use a business vehicle to complete tasks typically assigned to those with more seniority. Anyone who has added […]
