Your Guide to Memorial Day
Posted: May 26, 2023
While Memorial Day is often a day marked by grilling, spending time with family and celebration, it’s true meaning is a bit more somber. This national holiday honors all soldiers who have died while in service to the nation. In more recent years, we also honor all those in the United States military.Before you hit the water and break out the sparklers, pause to remember...
Do you have rental car coverage on your auto insurance policy?
Posted: May 22, 2023
Do you know that rental car coverage, often called Transportation Expense, is not automatically included in your auto insurance policy? We discuss this with you when you first get a policy or when you buy new cars, but we are often surprised that people reject this coverage. It is perfectly fine to do so, but we want to make sure you understand it. Often for...
Motorcycle Awareness: 4 Tips for Sharing the Road
Posted: May 16, 2023
Every year, millions of motorcyclists head out on the highways to enjoy the open road. But while the thrill of cruising on two wheels has definite appeal, it also has a potential downside: safety. The truth is, motorcycle riders face much bigger safety risks than drivers of cars and trucks. In fact, estimates from the federal government show the number of deaths per mile traveled on...
IIHS: The Safest Cars of 2023
Posted: May 12, 2023
If safety is a top priority when driving, look no further than the 2023 Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS)TOP SAFETY PICK award list for your next vehicle. This year’s list of 48 award winners is smaller than previous years, naming 28 models a TOP SAFETY PICK+ and another 20 vehicles as a TOP SAFETY PICK. This is due to tougher criteria and stricter requirements for...
Life Insurance for Single Parents
Posted: May 10, 2023
Why Do Single Parents Need Life Insurance?Purchasing a life insurance policy is a smart idea for any family. But in single-parent households, the need is even more important.In a 2022 study from Life Happens,1 two in five parents said they are “barely” or “not at all” financially secure. And when it comes to losing the primary wage earner, the same study found 44% of families would...