Taking Stock of Your Stuff: Time to Do a Home Inventory

Spending the holidays with friends and family is a great time to appreciate the aspects of life that come without a price tag. But now as we enter the New Year, it might just be the perfect time to take stock of your material possessions.

Why Costs of Insurance are Rising Today

A variety of events have disrupted economies here in the US and around the world. This is impacting many industries, including the insurance industry. As your local independent agent, I want to help you understand how these challenges might impact the cost of your insurance. Auto and home insurance rates are increasing, driven by material […]

Doing a Home Improvement Project? Your Insurance May Require and Update.

Doing a Home Improvement Project? Your Insurance May Require and Update.

While you are planning a home improvement project or renovation on your home, it is important to take a look at your current homeowners policy as it may need to be updated. Your best course of action is to keep your insurance company informed of any changes. A simple call to your agent may be […]

Homeowners Fall Maintenance Tips

Homeowners Fall Maintenance Tips

Homeowners Fall Maintenance Tips: Although it is common as a homeowner to think about your home maintenance and upkeep during the spring months, fall is also critical in preparing your home for the upcoming changes in the weather – that being winter!

We all know that mother nature has her own plans, however doing some basic preparedness may prevent worse issues as the temperature drops and it is more difficult to see and identify potential issues.

To help prepare your home for the change in the seasons, here are some helpful tips.

Tornado Season is Here – You Need to Prepare

No matter where you live, tornadoes can and do happen. You should prepare yourself ahead of time. Don’t wait until disaster happens to look at your current homeowner’s policy. Mark a date every year on the calendar to remind yourself to review your insurance and contact your agent to make sure you are adequately covered […]

Avoid These Pitfalls When Buying Your Auto, Home or Renters Insurance

Don’t Select an Insurance By Price Alone It is always a great idea to shop around when you are looking to purchase new insurance for your home or auto, but be sure to avoid common mistakes such as only concentrating on the numbers and not the policy you are buying. Cheap does not always come […]

Preparing for the Blast of Winter

Preparing for the Blast of Winter

Here in Minnesota, we know the drill. Four or five months of bundling up, heavy cloths, warming up the car, seeing your breath as you run to catch the paper. Old Man Winter is here, are you prepared? Prepare your home for a winter storm: Weather-strip doors and windows and make sure the walls and […]