Umbrella Insurance Archives - The Dowd Agencies

Is Personal Umbrella Insurance Right For You?

Homeowners and auto insurance policies have protection limits, and if you’re deemed liable for more than these policies cover, you could find yourself in a tough financial situation.

How To React to (and Prevent) a Car Break-In

It’s an unfortunate scenario that you hope will never happen: your car has been broken into. What should you do now, and how can you prevent it from happening again?

Three children in costumes approach the front door of a home to trick-or-treat on Halloween.

Halloween Safety Tips: (Preventing) ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’

Halloween can quickly turn into a real-life horror story if you don’t take the necessary precautions to protect visitors, family and friends from potential danger.

Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Pet Damage and Bites?

Pets bring us endless amounts of joy every single day, but as most animal owners know far too well, our furry friends can sometimes get into some trouble.

Protect Your Property: The Pretravel Home Checklist

Proactively protect your property while you’re away to prevent damage and discourage lawbreakers from taking advantage of your prolonged absence.

Insurance policy document with a magnifying glass

Three Fascinating Facts about Insurance

Have you heard of National Insurance Awareness Day? It’s celebrated every year on June 28 with the goal of spreading the word about the necessity of coverage.

A tornado touches down in the middle of a field

Preparing for Tornadoes: Safety and Insurance Tips

If a tornado warning is issued in your area, protecting the well-being of yourself and your family is of paramount importance—so take shelter immediately.

A home severely damaged by an earthquake

Earthquakes and Volcanic Eruptions: Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Extraordinary Events?

We’re looking at whether homeowners insurance covers rare, out-of-the-ordinary events and how we can help you obtain a policy that gives you the peace of mind you deserve.