Are you planning on taking a trip this winter? Are you a ‘snowbird’ who heads south for the season? Be sure to take these steps to help protect your vacant home from theft, heating or electrical issues, water damage and other threats. Make sure your home doesn’t look vacant When a house looks [...]
Is your insurance meeting your needs? Here are 10 life events that often result in needing to update your policy. 1. Getting Married Have you gotten married recently? First, congratulations. Second, lets update your policies. We have a whole blog on this topic for reference: Read Here 2. Getting Divorced Similarly to [...]
You just got into a car accident. What do you do next? Here are some things you should do when you are in this situation. Immediately after: Make sure nobody is hurt - check on the passengers in both vehicles and assess who needs medical attention. Call an ambulance (911) if necessary. Do [...]
With summer coming to an end, it’s time to look ahead to fall. Here are some tips & tricks to add to your fall checklist to help get yourself ready for the new season. 1) Clean and Store Boats As the weather gets chilly, taking the boats out of the water, doing maintenance [...]
Insurance and Marriage- Two become one. Are you planning a wedding? Events are expensive & life is unpredictable - be sure to insure your big event. Check out our blog on special event insurance Read More Have you gotten married recently? First, congratulations. Second, lets update your policies. [...]
It’s back to school for kids and teens! But, what does that mean for you and your insurance? Here are some tips for ensuring that you are prepared and covered for this season. On the Road Crowded Roads With roads getting more crowded as the school commute starts back up, many people [...]
For children who are embarking on their own journey away from home, it is important to make sure that they are covered for their risks while at their university. Midwest Certified Insurance Agency is here to help you navigate this exciting next chapter. Personal Items Coverage Be sure that your student’s personal belongings [...]
Are you a college student? Or a loved one of a college student? Be sure that they are covered as they leave for school! College students living away at school in dorms or off-campus rentals should consider purchasing renters insurance to protect their personal property, such as a computer, television, stereo, bicycle or furniture, [...]
Summer Storm Season is Here: Are You Covered? Tornadoes, thunderstorms, flooding & severe weather- oh my! With extreme weather hitting the Midwest and other parts of the country harder than the usual storm season, it is more important than ever to be sure that you are protected in case of storm damage. Here are [...]
Do you have a boat or a personal watercraft? Make it smooth sailing by adding insurance protection! As summer starts, it is a great time to reassess your insurance coverage, especially on your boat and personal watercraft. Boat ownership comes along with its own set of unique risks. Getting coverage for these risks can [...]
