Maybe you’ve been here before. You’ve just come off the plane, picked up your baggage and gone to the rental car counter. You’re tired from the flight, about to begin an ambitious vacation or a challenging business project. And, this is the point at which you’re...
We all heard those telltale thuds this week. Is your home (and insurance) ready this season? Minnesota is the one of the top states for hail damage, affecting over 300,000 properties per year! That is 16% of Minnesota property owners are making claims every...
Recently, I purchased a new car. As a person that grew up working on cars, I have a broad understanding of the mechanics of a vehicle, but electronics, not so much. Because I only have outdated knowledge on the mechanics of cars, I know I did not know enough to fix...
Making Smart Savings Choices In today’s unsettled economy, many people are looking for ways to stretch their money—but sometimes this includes altering insurance coverages to dangerously low levels or eliminating coverage entirely. If you’re thinking about...
Protect your family from the ‘silent killer’ Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless, invisible gas that results when certain fuels do not burn completely. And it can be deadly. That’s why it’s important to know how to prevent it, detect it, and protect...
Shovel snow safely this winter Winter is here, and with it comes many traditions and activities: Holiday celebrations with loved ones, skiing and snowboarding outings in the mountains, fireplace-lit living rooms, homemade batches of soup… and shoveling snow....
How to protect your most cherished possessions If you’re like most people, there are certain items you own that you can’t imagine ever losing—possessions you deeply cherish or those that would be impossible to replace due to the cost of re-purchasing them or simply...
Winter Storms Ahead: Are You Ready? We admit it: As insurance pros, our picture of winter isn’t exactly cozy. Winter storms mean traffic snarls, hillsides turning to sheets of ice, and cars sliding around like hockey pucks. Cold temperatures can cause pipes to...
Holiday Cooking: How Safe Are You in the Kitchen? When it starts getting cold in Minnesota, there’s nothing like a warm, home-cooked meal – especially during the holidays. In fact, for many, the holidays are synonymous with food: Thanksgiving turkey, Hanukkah brisket,...
5 common (and potentially costly) homeowners mistakes. 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...