Insurance Insights

This July, the NHTSA is launching its annual campaign and claiming it the “Vehicle Theft Prevention Month” nationwide. Vehicle theft is a crime that is very expensive and according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.), every 24 seconds a vehicle theft occurs in the U.S.

If you’re thinking about renting a car, you might ask yourself, “do I need car insurance to rent a car?” The answer is yes, you do need insurance when renting a car. There are different ways to go about it, however.

When traveling with your boat trailer, it will go a long way in ensuring you have a safe and trouble-free ride if your trailer have been matched with and secured properly to your vehicle. When you share the highway with other drivers, you have additional responsibilities that you have to take on when towing a boat. The added length, weight and axle put on your rig make you a bigger threat to your fellow travelers. This is why it’s imperative that you understand what limitations you have when you hit the road with your trailer and boat. Below are some important considerations.

Car insurance is one of those expenses–we all have to pay it, but we wish we didn’t. If you are going to drive, you have to have insure your car. However, that doesn’t mean you have to pay through the roof premiums every month. Much like most areas of finance, the car insurance industry is constantly changing. Because of this, you may be carrying auto insurance with an unnecessarily high premium. So, we have put together 9 steps you can take if your car insurance is too high.

As summer approaches, it’s important you keep your dog’s safety in mind since the hot weather can leave them vulnerable to illnesses and injuries like foot pad burns, sunburn and worse; heat stroke.

Graduation is a big deal in your teen’s life. It represents the transition from one stage of life to the next.  Many parents celebrate this milestone by hosting a graduation party. Before you host a party for your graduate, you need to understand your liability risks.

Your homeowners insurance is one of the most important purchases you’ll make outside of the actual purchase of your home. This is what stands between your family and potential financial disasters if someone becomes injured while on your property or if your home is damaged or destroyed by covered events.

Taking the time to compare auto insurance is the best way to save money on your insurance premiums. Don’t make the mistake, though, of taking a one and done approach to comparing your rates. Revisit your policies each year to make sure you’re still getting the best value, your insurance needs haven’t changed within the last year, and that you’re not paying for more coverage than you really need. Fortunately for you, it is easier than ever to compare car insurance quotes from top carriers. Here’s what you need to know.

Your house is probably your most valuable asset and to protect it along with your personal belongings in it, you need a homeowner’s policy. However, do you really know what is included in your policy? What happens if there is an emergency? Do you know your coverage? Most people don’t really take the time to go through their homeowner’s policy thoroughly.

Whether you’re driving a gas guzzler or a fuel-efficient car and whether you’re dropping your children off to their baseball game or commuting long distances, no doubt you would like to save money on gas. Chances are, you would like to spend the money you save on gas on something more worthwhile. The good news is there are ways to help you conserve gas and save some extra money.