Is Your Business Vulnerable?

Being an entrepreneur is a hard job. It takes creativity, dedication, and eagerness. No amount of hope, however, can rid you have the expenses related to being without insurance. Consider for a moment the purpose of the coverage described below. Could your business really survive without it? California experiences wildfire, ...

Flood Season is Just Around the River Bend

January is historically the month that Santa Rosa recieves the most rainfall in the year. We're approaching the anniversary of last year's epic and disasterous floods that incapacitated our communities in 2019. It's time to start thinking about whether you have the coverage to protect you during this winter. Did you ...

Home Burglary

Hello Readers,     My name is Able Aguilar of All-Guard Systems. We are Sonoma County’s leading alarm provider with local offices on Dutton Ave in Santa Rosa. All-Guard is a local, family-owned company that has been in business for 60 years protecting home and commercial alike in Northern ...

Our New Years Resolution

Wowie! 2019 was a big year for us! We celebrated our 50th year in business surrounded by friends, family, business partners, and clients alike. On a beautiful September afternoon, we raised money for the Humane Society of Sonoma County while we boogied to music from our co-owner, Cheryl, and her ...

The Homeowner's Severe Cold Weather Survival Guide

Much of North America experiences periods of severely cold weather and is susceptible to snow and ice storms—extreme conditions that can inflict considerable damage on homes and create liability risks. Standard homeowners policies will cover most disasters that result from a freeze—but when the weather outside is frightful, ...

Did you know? Answers from our FAQ vault

Did you know...

Car insurance does not cover things stolen from the car- it's the home or tenants insurance that does?

According to the Insurance Information Institute Standard renters insurance protects your personal belongings against damage from fire, smoke, lightning, vandalism, theft, explosion, windstorm, water ...

Wet Driving Conditions Ahead!

Occasionally we're lucky enough to get a wake up call reminding us of the inherent risks of driving without being exposed to danger. One of our employees had a bit of a wake up call on the way into the office this week. Driving into the office during a ...

8 Thanksgiving Safety Tips

Thanksgiving is a joyous time when we get to celebrate with our loved ones and enjoy a bountiful meal together. However, as with any gathering, the holiday presents us with a few possible hazards, so it’s good to think ahead and make sure the day goes off without a ...

Firewise Communities: Preventative Actions for Wildfire

If you're tuned in to the ceaseless conversations about wildfire in our area, you've likely heard of Firewise Communities. We believe that approaching wildfire season with knowledge, understanding and a willingness to not only work on your home's fire resistance, but also collaborate with your neighbors and community is ...

Receive Up to $3,000 Toward an Earthquake Retrofit

The California Earthquake Authority Brace + Bolt (CEA BB) program helps homeowners lessen the potential for damage during an earthquake. CEA BB offers up to $3,000 toward a code-compliant seismic retrofit for houses that qualify.

A Brace and Bolt Retrofit

In a CEA BB retrofit, the foundation is bolted, and ...

Daily Acts

Have you heard of a local non profit called Daily Acts? As part of their stewardship circle, we were invited to attend their Ripple The World Fundraising Breakfast last Thursday, October 24th - the morning after the Kincade Fire began. This was before we realized how immensely this fire would ...

An Ode to Fire Crews

The latest status update from Cal Fire, "Fire personnel made good progress in their fire fighting efforts overnight due to favorable weather conditions. Access to the northern part of the fire remains challenging because of steep terrain and narrow roads, but firefighters will continue to build on the progress they ...