You buy insurance to protect your interests, is that beautiful, classic car in the garage forgotten? Classic cars need insurance too, even if you only take them out on Sundays or bring them to shows or meet with your classic car club. The Classic Car Club of America classifies cars that are between 20 and …
Here’s a Thing or Two on Home Safety
Home owners should know a thing or two about safety. It is very important to install safety features to your house, even if it’s a simple deadbolt lock. Remember: It’s better to be too safe than sorry later. The first thing you should do, and the easiest, is to install deadbolt locks as mentioned, window …
What is your Flash Flood Risk?
While spring brings the promise of warm weather, longer days, and bright greenery, springtime also comes as a prelude to hurricane season and heavy rains that could lead to flooding . Flash floods are the #1 weather-related killer in the U.S. since they can roll boulders, tear out trees, and destroy buildings and bridges. A …
Is Wind really a Threat?
Windstorm inspections, also referred to as Windstorm insurance inspections, are a kind of home inspection common in coastal areas. The purpose of a windstorm inspection is to determine the aptness of a given structure’s construction in the event of strong winds, like the kind present during a hurricane. They look for construction features that have …
One Text or Call could Wreck it All
April is National Distracted Driving Prevention Month. Although it is a little early there are some statistics that you should be aware of as you proceed into the next month. In 2009, 5,500 people in the U.S. were killed & almost half a million injured by distracted driving. The three descriptions of “distractions while driving” …
Tornadoes: Before, During and After
Threatening skies and gusty winds threaten Houston today with a tornado watch. The northern United States has surivived, including a tornado near San Antonio this morning. Well, it’s our turn, folks. A tornado watch has been issued for Brazoria country. If you live in an area that could be in danger of a tornado, here …
Turn Around, Don’t Drown
Happy Flood Safety Awareness Week! There are lots of preparation ideas, in-flood actions and post-flooding work that can be discussed. All of this is well and good, but what about getting home from work during a flash flood? The fact of the matter is that 80% of flood-related deaths occur in a vehicle. A small …
A Potentially Life-Saving Driving Tip
In 2010, approximately 3.3% of the nation’s population was killed in a drunk driving related accident. This is a drastic improvement from 6.3% in 1991, but fatalities still occur. A California Highway Patrolman’s advice can eliminate your chances of ever being victimized by a drunk driver in a highway head-on collision. Tip of the Day: …
Leap Day – Cosmic and Relationship Balance!
February 29th, also known as Leap Day, usually occurs every four years. This day is added to the calendar in leap years as a corrective measure to pace the Earth’s orbit around the sun. It takes the Earth approximately 365.242199 (a tropical year) to orbit around the sun. Since the calendar has only 365 days …
The Motor Insurance Database Exists!
Most of us know that panicky feelings of seeing flashing lights in the rearview mirror. . The anticipation as the police officer approches the window. . And they always ask the classic question “May I see your driver’s license and insurance card?” Now, be honest. While it’s not difficult to change the insurance card in …
