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Understanding The Liability Portion Of Homeowners Insurance

Understanding The Liability Portion Of Homeowners Insurance

Generally, homeowners insurance is designed to help repair or replace your home and belongings if they are damaged by certain covered perils, such as fire or theft. Most homeowners policies also provide liability coverage in case a visitor is injured on your premises, or you accidentally damage another person’s property. You may also add a personal umbrella policy – a type of insurance that provides...

Why Do I Need Separate Flood/Earthquake Insurance?

Why Do I Need Separate Flood/Earthquake Insurance?

A number of disasters are covered under the typical homeowners insurance policy, but not everything. If you live in a flood zone or an area prone to earthquakes, you will need to purchase separate flood insurance or earthquake insurance. Our experienced agents can help ensure you have the coverage you need at the best available rates. What Disasters Are Covered By Homeowners Insurance? Although individual...

Eleven tips to protect your campsite this summer from West Bend Insurance

Eleven tips to protect your campsite this summer from West Bend Insurance

Camping is a favorite past time enjoyed by many. Early morning walks, fishing, and making S’mores over the campfire can create many fond memories for your family. Have you ever returned to your campsite to find that thieves turned it upside down and stole your cooler, grill, or electronics? Unfortunately, if this has happened to you, fond memories can quickly diminish. Here are some tips...

Eleven simple tips for using your lawn mower safely

Eleven simple tips for using your lawn mower safely

Here are some great tips from our friends at West Bend on Safely Keeping Your Yard looking nice this summer. Please Mow with Care! While operating a lawn mower is a common task this time of year, it can be dangerous. Flying debris, moving and hot parts, and errors in judgment can quickly lead to serious injury. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 80,000...

What you must know about protecting your identity when traveling

What you must know about protecting your identity when traveling

Here is some great travel tips from our friends at West Bend Mutual Insurance for all of your upcoming Spring Break Travels: If you live in a cold weather climate, spring break can be the highlight of your year. Traveling to a warmer climate for some rest, relaxation, and warm sun can be rejuvenating. Or maybe after years of dreaming and planning, you're finally taking the trip...