We’ve gathered the answers to the most common “Am I covered if…” questions about your homeowners insurance policy to help you minimize any coverage surprises. The best time to learn about what’s included in a basic homeowners insurance policy is before you have a claim. Common Homeowners Insurance Questions 1. What property and perils are excluded from […]

10 Common Homeowners Insurance Questions

August 6, 2019

Michelle Snider

10 Common Homeowners Insurance Questions

Auto insurance is meant to protect you by covering your bills after an accident. However, the amount of compensation can vary greatly depending on the type of auto claim that’s made by insurance carriers and the value of your vehicle. The decision to have your vehicle repaired or declared a total loss directly impacts how […]

What to Know About Auto Claims After an Accident

July 27, 2019

Anthony Dubbs

What to Know About Auto Claims After an Accident

Uh oh, you just got into a car accident on your way to run a quick errand. What should you do now? Stay calm and read on to learn how to react to make sure that the process goes as smoothly as possible. 9 Tips to Remember After A Car Accident Get out of your […]

9 Tips to Remember After a Car Accident

June 25, 2019

Katelyn Wisser

9 Tips to Remember After A Car Accident

The first thing that most seniors considering health care ask us is, “Which is best: Medigap vs Medicare Advantage.”  Before we can answer the question, however, we want to discuss how each product works because they are drastically different. What is Medigap and Medicare Advantage? Medigap Medigap refers to a group of supplemental insurance plans […]

Medigap vs Medicare Advantage

June 20, 2019

Mary Senderak

Medigap vs. Medicare Advantage: Which Medicare Supplement Plan is Best?

When it comes to money matters, no one likes to be surprised by the feeling that they’ve been shortchanged. That’s why it’s important that you understand how your insurance policy responds to potential personal property losses. When insuring your personal possessions on your homeowners or renters insurance policy, you have one of two coverage options: […]

Things to Consider When Insuring Personal Possessions

June 17, 2019

Joe Biernacki

Things to Consider When Insuring Personal Possessions

Just a single inch of water from flooding can cause costly damage to your home. Here’s what you need to know about insuring against damages caused by flooding. What Protection Does it Offer? A standard homeowners policy does not cover flood damage. A separate flood policy is needed to cover losses to your property caused […]

Are You Covered for Damage Caused by Flooding

June 14, 2019

Stephanie Domazet

Are You Covered for Damage Caused by Flooding?

If your home becomes uninhabitable for reasons covered in your renters insurance policy, the insurance company will reimburse you for your temporary living expenses until you are able to find a new place to live. Renters insurance is there to not only protect the belongings in your home, but so much more. Common Myths About […]

4 Common Myths About Renters Insurance

June 12, 2019

Scott Templin

4 Common Myths About Renters Insurance

The other day I posted an article about the Risks of AirBnB and Home Sharing. In that same category falls ride-sharing apps. Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing services can make it easy to get a quick car ride or make some extra income, and they’re only becoming more popular. In fact, in the cities where these […]

The Dangers of Uber and Other Ride-Sharing Apps

April 26, 2019

Carl Savich

The Dangers of Uber and Other Ride-Sharing Apps

Life insurance isn’t a pleasant thing to think about, and it may seem like an unnecessary expense. But if you have dependents who rely on you for financial support, then life insurance is really about protecting them in case something happens to you. Your designated beneficiary would collect a financial benefit upon your death. Whether […]

Why Do You Need Life Insurance

April 25, 2019

Mary Senderak

Why Do You Need Life Insurance?

You probably know that insurance companies are good about reimbursing you when you have suffered a loss that falls within the parameters of your home insurance policy. But how much do you know about the mechanics of that reimbursement? What you might not realize is that your policy may entitle you to one of two […]

Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value

April 23, 2019

Barb Winski

Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value