Winterize Your Home and Property Ice, snow and wind can have devastating consequences on your home. The time to winterize is when the leaves begin to turn and not when the snow begins to fall. Homeowners should take the following precautions: Maintain gutters Remove leaves, acorns, sticks and other debris from gutters […]
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5K Fun Run Benefiting Toys for Tots
5K Fun Run Benefiting Toys for Tots You may know Juan. He’s one of our licensed agents here at the office. Juan signed up for a 5k fun run on November 22nd to benefit the TOYS FOR TOTS orginization. Juan has a big heart and likes to give back to our community. Thank you […]
Put Renters Insurance on Your Back to School List
Put Renters Insurance on Your Back to School List When students head off to college, they take a little piece of their parents’ hearts with them. They also take a lot of stuff. In tow is some pretty expensive gear, including laptops, iPods, cell phones, and anything and everything they can cram into a […]
Home Security Tips
Securing Your Home Against Burglary Burglars won’t find your home an “easy mark” if they are forced to work in the light, if they have to take a lot of time breaking in, or if they can’t break in without making a lot of noise. Don’t worry, we have a few home security tips that […]
What Is Insurance And How Does It Work?
How Insurance Works Are you wondering what is insurance and how does it work? We have the answers for you! Insurance is something you purchase to protect yourself from unexpected losses you can’t afford: the accident you hope you never get into, the fire you pray never destroys your home, the hailstorm you know […]
Prevent Dog Bites—And a Lawsuit; Average Cost of Dog Bite Claims Is On the Rise
Irresponsible Dog Owners Endanger Others; National Dog Bite Prevention Week Is May 19-25, 2012 May 17, 2012 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE New York Press Office: (212) 346-5500; media@iii.org NEW YORK, May 17, 2012 — Dog bites accounted for more than one-third of all homeowners insurance liability claim dollars paid out in 2011, costing nearly $479 […]
Home Security
Securing Your Home Against Burglary A Few Simple & Easy Steps To Secure Your Home Burglars won’t find your home an “easy mark” if they are forced to work in the light, if they have to take a lot of time breaking in, or if they can’t break in without making a lot […]
Protecting Your Bicycle From Theft
Protecting Your Bicycle From Theft The National Bike Registry estimates that one million bicycles are stolen each year in the U.S. and only a small percentage of them are ever recovered. The annual cost to American families is more than $200 million. The following tips can help lower the risk of having your bike […]
Renters Insurance Checklist
Renters Insurance Checklist If you rent a house or apartment, your landlord’s insurance will only cover the costs of repairing the building if there is a fire or other disaster. You need your own coverage, known as renters or tenants insurance in order to financially protect yourself and your belongings. Visit our Renters Insurance page […]
Know What You Need Coverage for Before Buying or Renewing a Policy
Know What You Need Coverage for Before Buying or Renewing a Home Insurance Policy NEW YORK, February 16, 2012 — Being an informed consumer means not only reading your homeowners insurance policy closely but also asking experts what constitutes the right type, and amount, of coverage you need for your home, according to the […]