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Is your home as efficient as it could be? An energy audit can tell you
Friday, January 4, 2019
Drafty windows. Leaky faucets. Dirty air filters. All are common issues in homes across the country, and they’re not just annoying-they also cost you money in decreased energy efficiency and higher bills. The U.S....
Keep Pets Happy and Safe on Vacation
Friday, December 7, 2018
You’re not just imagining it—a lot of people are traveling with their pets these days. According to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 1,000 travelers, 53% of those responding said they take their pets on vacation, and...
Five Common (and Potentially Costly) Homeowner Mistakes
Friday, November 2, 2018
Owning a home is usually a great experience. But it can also be a hassle, especially when unexpected issues pop up-whether you have a minor breakdown or a major catastrophe, it’s almost certainly going to require time...
Five Ways to Protect Your Personal Electronic Data
Friday, October 5, 2018
Online data breaches are just an unfortunate fact of life now-as the New York Times put it, you might as well assume that your personal information has been taken, because cyberattacks happen all the time. That’s why we...
Understanding Commissions, Contingencies and Bonus Requirements
Monday, September 17, 2018
As an independent insurance agent, you know there is no ceiling on what your financial success can be. Your business lives and dies on the amount of new and renewing policies you sign with your carriers. It used to be...
Why Now is a Good Time for Agency Network Groups
Monday, September 10, 2018
Reposted from Insurance Journal They go by many names - networks, alliances, franchises, clusters and aggregators - but all have similar goals. Aggregator groups have been around the insurance industry for more than...
Let's Keep Our Lawns and Ourselves Safe
Friday, September 7, 2018
For many of our neighbors, summer means more than sunshine and vacations. It also means working in the yard – often with tools that can be dangerous if not used properly. Each year about 400,000 people are treated for...
Should I Join an Insurance Aggregator or Agency Network?
Thursday, September 6, 2018
Many insurance agents at some point find themselves asked the question: "Should I join an aggregator or agency network?" We've been in your shoes and know how you feel. Changes is a hard thing and requires a certain...
6 Tips for Getting to Work on Two Wheels
Friday, August 3, 2018
Did you know that hundreds of thousands of people in the United States commute to work by bicycle, according to the U.S. Census Bureau? That’s a lot of cars off the road each day, a lot of gasoline saved and a ton of...
Essential Safety Tips for Nighttime Boating
Friday, July 6, 2018
If you own a boat (or better yet, as the joke goes, you know someone with a boat), you’ve probably thought about spending some evenings on the water - especially in the summertime. It’s a great thought, of course. But,...