Infographic: Types of Auto Insurance
Customers often ask us exactly what each coverage on their auto insurance policy does. As policy language can be complicated and confusing, it can be difficult to understand how your policy is supposed to react in the event of a claim. The Insurance Information Institute put together a nice infographic that outlines what each coverage […]
Ensuring Your College Students have Proper Insurance Coverage
With most college students living in a dorm or off-campus housing, it’s imperative they review their family’s insurance policies to ensure they have insurance coverage for their possessions. With expensive electronics, sports equipment, and furniture inside of many student apartments, it’s important to make sure you have coverage for those items. Unfortunately, for many of […]
Tips for Achieving New Year’s Resolutions
New Year’s Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It’s a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Unfortunately, while most New Year’s resolutions are made with vigor and […]
Holiday Safety
The holidays are a great opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends, celebrate life, to be grateful, and reflect on what’s important. They are also a time to appreciate the gift of health. Unfortunately, for many, the holidays bring additional risks, injuries, and even death. In fact, did you know that according to the […]
Avoiding Identity Theft
According to a report by Internet security firm Kaspersky Lab, in what could be one of the largest bank heists in history, more than 100 banks and ATMs have been rigged so that thieves could steal up to $1 billion in cash. Hackers from Russia, Ukraine, China and Europe were involved in the organized crime ring that was […]
Grilling Safety
Did you know that leaving the grill unattended, not cleaning grease or fat build up properly, or placing the grill too close to combustible siding can cause injuries, fires and property damage? Charcoal or Gas? Nearly 9,000 home fires a year involve grills, according to a National Fire Protection Association report. Of all the home […]
Storm Preparation Tips for Utah Residents
utah in April can bring sudden thunderstorms, and major storms are fraught with peril. Here are some tips to make sure you’re prepared in the event of a storm: Take shelter in a safe location. This might require evacuating your home—despite the natural desire to stay behind and protect it. If so, monitor weather and […]
10 Disaster Prevention Tips
There are few things more frightening for homeowners than waking up to an expensive disaster in the middle of the night. Home disasters don’t just require immediate attention—they can also be extremely expensive to repair. But like the old saying goes—an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. To help reduce your chances […]
Why you should consider adding roadside assistance coverage to your auto policy.
Most insurance companies offer some sort of roadside assistance coverage as part of their personal auto insurance policies. What does this coverage actually provide, though? And, is it worth the cost? Advantages of Roadside Assistance Coverage By purchasing roadside assistance, most insurance customers can expect most of the following items to be included. For specifics, […]
Keeping Kids Safe With Cell Phones
It’s natural to worry when your child is ready for her first cell phone, even if you think he or she is generally responsible. Yes, this device is an instrument of connection, and it will allow you and your child to be more connected when you’re apart. But it’s also a symbol of separation, a […]