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Tips to Properly Insure Valuables

Jewelry sales more than double in December than any other month, according the U.S. Census Bureau. Expensive holiday gifts are a good reason to review insurance coverage as we move into the new year. Standard homeowners and renters insurance policies include coverage for personal items such as jewelry. However, ...

How to Protect Your Home From Water Damage

Water is one of the most destructive forces out there, able to wear away at stone or rot an entire wooden deck. Although it's good to have enough moisture in the air and in your soil, it's bad if it's oversaturated.   If you want to protect your home ...

Flood Safety Checklist

Floods are among the most frequent and costly natural disasters. Conditions that cause floods include heavy or steady rain for several hours or days that saturates the ground. Flash floods occur suddenly due to rapidly rising water along a stream or low-lying area.

What should I do if my ...

All about HYDROPLANING!

Driving in the rain is risky for several reasons, including hindered visibility, less steering control, and the need for greater stopping distances. When motoris ts fail to adjust their driving habits for rainy conditions, vehicles can begin to hydroplane. Also known as “aquapl aning,” hydroplaning may occur when your vehicle ...

Financial Preparedness Tips for Emergencies

Americans at all income levels have experienced the challenges of rebuilding their lives after a disaster or other emergency. In these stressful times, having access to personal financial, insurance, medical and other records is crucial for starting the recovery process quickly and efficiently. Gather financial and critical personal, household and ...

Holiday-Inspired Interior Design Ideas

  The holidays are one of the best seasons for almost everyone, giving us a chance to feel closer to friends and family and to deck the halls with beautiful detail. Sometimes it's hard to feel like your home is jolly enough, and design changes are a must. ...

Tips for Driving in the Rain

Rain in our corner of northern California can feel like an anomoly, but, hey! We're SO grateful for some precipitation to kick off the winter season. And that's all the more reason to brush up on Driving-in-the-Rain-101. Whether you're driving on back roads or the freeway, we've got ...

Now more than ever, let's keep it local this holiday season!

Put your money where your heart is.

Communities with a larger share of local businesses have a stronger web of economic and social relationships, higher levels of civic engagement, and better success solving problems.

Why experts say you shouldn't bag your leaves this fall

As leaves across America make their annual autumn pilgrimage from the treetops to the ground, lawn and wildlife experts say it's better to leave them around than to bag them. First, because it keeps leaves out of landfills. Every year, about 8 million tons of leaves end up there. ...

Handy Renovation Projects to Prepare Your Home for Winter

Winter is one of the most extreme seasons for homeowners, bringing many possible disasters to their doorsteps if they're not careful. This is why everyone needs to take the time and winter-proof their property before the cold arrives. These are some of the best renovations every homeowner should try before ...

Hot Tip: Proactive Home Maintenance

We recently fielded a call from one of our clients asking about a tree that was leaning dangerously over her home. A branch had fallen and made her wonder what recourse she might have through her policy should the tree fall in a wind storm. We love this question and ...

FAQ: Why Does it Matter if I Have a Trampoline!?

If you've requested a quote for a new policy or switched companies lately, you may have noticed a new trend in the insurance industry. More questions! If you haven't shopped policies in a long time, you might be surprised by the questions required when you request your shiny new quote. ...