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The New Normal? Insurance While Working from Home

If working from home becomes a long-term—or even permanent—fixture in your life, here’s what you need to know about supplementing your homeowners insurance.

It’s Not Just Texting: Identifying the Many Types of Distracted Driving

While driving is an important aspect of many of our lives, it can also be a dangerous one if we aren’t careful. But it’s not just intoxicated driving that people should avoid—distracted driving can also lead to tragic or undesirable consequences.

The Importance of Buying Home Insurance for Winter Weather

For those who own a home, there are important steps to take to protect your residence from the hazards winter can bring.

Control Your Costs: What Affects Life Insurance Premiums?

Every life insurance policy comes with a premium attached, and while there are some uncontrollable factors that will affect how much you pay, there are some personal decisions you can make today that could potentially lower your out-of-pocket expense.

Holiday Helpers: Gift Ideas for a Safe, Secure Home

Giving someone a holiday gift that will help protect them lets them know you care. Here are some gift ideas to help you sleigh it this year.

Holiday Home Security: Don’t Let Ho-Ho-Ho become No-No-No

Here are a few holiday home security tips to help prevent burglars from targeting your home for its gift-taking potential.

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Buying Life Insurance: How Much Do You Need?

Here’s how to determine how much life insurance you need to adequately support your family in the case of your untimely death.

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Ups and Downs of Homeowners Insurance Rates

We talk about three things that will cause your rates to increase and three that will cause them to decrease.

Understanding Professional Liability Insurance for Your Business

If you provide products or services to clients, you likely need the protection offered by professional liability insurance.

Avoid the High Costs of an Animal-Vehicle Collision

Every year in our country, according the U.S. Department of Transportation, between 1 and 2 million cars collide with large animals.

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