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Apr 26, 2018

Reducing uncertainty to solidify your small business. Every small business owner knows that they will encounter a certain amount of uncertainty. Whether it's in finances, customer relations, or product production, there can be many uncertainties that small businesses face on a daily basis. While you...

Apr 12, 2018

Home insurance claims advice.   You only find out just how good your home insurance is when you make a claim. That's when you really find out just how good your insurer is. What you want is an insurer who will handle your claim swiftly and efficiently, and actively look to help you, rather than trying...

Mar 22, 2018

Insurance tips for protecting your small business. When you run a business, you're exposed to many more risks than you are when working for someone else. You have more responsibilities and assets to protect. Even so, there are plenty of reasons why to run your own business. Driven by an entrepreneurial...

Mar 08, 2018

Spring cleaning tasks that prevent insurance claims. Our job as independent insurance agents is to help you mitigate the risk that exists in your life, whether that applies to your possessions or your well-being. A spring cleaning checklist is likely to be on every homeowner's to go list with spring...

Feb 15, 2018

Get Ready for Filing Taxes  Although tax season is not exactly one of the most loved times of year, there are ways to make it less painful. Proper organization and early filing can help to make your tax season go by quickly so that you can get on with what you do best. No matter how much assistance...

Feb 01, 2018

What You Need to Know About Self-Employed Insurance  Flexibility and freedom are just two of the advantages that go along with being your own boss. While being self-employed can give you a newfound sense of work enjoyment after leaving the corporate world, there are a few exposures that you should address...

Jan 18, 2018

What Motorists Should Consider Before Renewing Auto Insurance Typically, car insurance policies auto-renew at the end of the 12-month term. This means a few weeks before your policy is due to end, you'll receive an email or letter from your auto insurer telling you that they'll renew your policy. While...

Jan 11, 2018

Avoid Water Damage from Frozen Pipes Homeowners need to consider the risks of frozen pipes in their homes, especially during this winter in Illinois. A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing flooding, structural damage, and the immediate potential for mold. Frozen...

Dec 21, 2017

Take action to prepare for disasters this season. In many areas, winter storms are a scary reality for small businesses. Most business owners won't be singing €œLet it snow, let it snow, let it snow,€ but hoping that severe weather stays well away from their business. Rightly so, since the threat...

Dec 07, 2017

Keep your journey running smoothly this winter by avoiding common breakdown issues.   A breakdown is the bane of any driver's life, no matter what time of year it is. However, a breakdown in winter is especially unpleasant as the cooler temperatures mean that motorists could be waiting for a tow truck...