General Insurance

Top 5 Home Security Tips

Top 5 Home Security Tips

The answer is YES, a home security system can help lower the premium on your homeowner's policy. That is very important to most people. When you think of home security, don't think of it as just a way to lower the premium, but think of it as a way to better protect your family and your investment in the home itself. 

Boat Insurance - Hit The Water With Confidence

Boat Insurance - Hit The Water With Confidence

If you live near the coast, a large lake, or another body of water, you are probably well aware that summer is fast approaching. This means taking the boat out for family time, fishing, and water sports. It is important to make sure everything is in order before you set sail. Most of the essentials include making sure the boat actually runs, the lights work, the horn functions properly, and you have enough life jackets. These are some of the items you may consider first, but is your boat insurance a top priority? It should be, and so should the coverages that are on your policy! Make sure you have the coverages you and your family need so you can hit the water with confidence this summer! Confidence in your insurance that is!

A Simple Guide to Coverages and Deductibles

A Simple Guide to Coverages and Deductibles

Low monthly or annual payments sound good. The only problem with that is depending on the amount of your deductible, all that money you thought you were “saving” by raising the deductible, could be gone the moment you have to pay out of pocket for a claim. Down in Spanish Fort, AL we have the threat of what’s called a hurricane! It’s not an issue of IF we will have another, IT’S WHEN! So that 10% deductible makes that premium amount look great, but if your home is worth $200,000, and your deductible is 10%, then you’ll have to pay $20,000 before insurance will ever kick in! Let that soak in before you start thinking about jacking up your deductible.

5 Reasons to do Business With an Independent Insurance Agent

5 Reasons to do Business With an Independent Insurance Agent

You have a personal advisor for your IRA’s, investments, health, and wellness, etc., so why would you not have one for your insurance. You spend a lot of money every year on insurance, and it’s important to have an agent that you can talk to when you want or need too. This is not necessarily possible for consumers looking to purchase insurance online. There is a certain degree of trust that comes with sitting down and talking with someone face-to-face. On top of having built a personal relationship with your agent, your policies will also be periodically reviewed so you can be assured that you have the most competitive rates and coverage for when times get tough.

Pet Insurance

Pet Insurance

What is pet insurance??? Simply put, it is a health insurance policy for your pet. The policy will cover a wide variety of unforeseen injuries or illnesses that are explained in the last section of this post. Currently, you are able to purchase a pet insurance policy for either you dog or you cat. If you have both, then you could purchase a policy for each. Being that most injuries or illnesses are unforeseen a pet insurance policy will give you the peace of mind that you will not be financially burdened were something to happen to your pet.

Drone Insurance: Buy Before You Fly

Drone Insurance: Buy Before You Fly

The drone industry is perhaps one of the fastest growing industries today. Ranging from less than $100 for a small drone to fly around your yard, all the way up to, and in excess of $1,500 for drones decked out with GPS systems, state-of-the-art cameras, and MUCH more. Whether they are being used for personal pleasure or in a commercial setting, drones are everywhere. In recent months we have received several phone calls in regards to drone insurance for drones on the higher end of the price spectrum.