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Monday, September 26, 2022

Yes, You Do Need Renters Insurance

As students head back to college, we get a number of questions from our insureds and their families every year about whether renters insurance is necessary for off-campus housing, or even at all. Our answer is always a resounding yes! READ MORE >>

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Winter Tornados Likely to Increase in Power

According to a study presented at the American Geophysical Union conference last month, devastating storms like the series that recently hit central US states are likely to continue to grow in power and size as carbon dioxide levels rise. READ MORE >>

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

States Bite Back on Dog Breed Exclusions

Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash Dog owners across the country have reason to celebrate; earlier this month, New York joined the slowly-growing list of states that restrict insurance carriers’ ability to deny or restrict coverage based solely on dog breed. READ MORE >>

Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Homeowners Insurance Prices Continue to Climb

Natural disasters and soaring lumber prices are leading to higher and higher homeowners premiums in the US, but by taking actions to minimize risk now, its possible to minimize the effect of these increases as well. Leslie Scism and J.J. McCorvey have more details and solutions for the Wall Street Journal: READ MORE >>

Monday, August 30, 2021

Wildfires Threaten Capone Heirlooms

As the wildfire season rages on (seemingly without end), homeowners are increasingly concerned about the danger these blazes pose to their property and valuables. One notable instance involves the estate of a Chicago icon: infamous mobster Al Capone. READ MORE >>

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Cracking the VIN Code

Your car’s VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) may seem like a random assortment of characters, but each number and letter corresponds to important information about your car. With this information, you’ll sound savvy the next time you tell your agent the 17 character vehicle number (VIN) on your new car. READ MORE >>

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

How Some Communities Are Battling the Blaze

In the last 100 years, wildfire threats have grown from occasional incidents to an entire season of worry for at-risk neighborhoods ⁠— and there are more of those every day. Wildfires used to be a concern only for the drier western states, but as temperatures rise globally, more and more of the country finds itself at risk. READ MORE >>

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

The Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa

Everyone loves a good heist, and when the target is the world’s most famous painting, the stakes are even higher. Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is arguably the most recognizable piece of art in western canon, but few know that a portion of her fame comes from her 1911 theft that left the art world baffled. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Insuring and Protecting High Value Personal Property

At times, you might decide to invest in expensive purchases. As you add more expensive items to your personal property, you will see your asset value increase.  Adding items like furs, art and jewelry to your property means you also increase your loss risks. READ MORE >>

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The Man Who Stole the Mona Lisa

Everyone loves a good heist, and when the target is the world’s most famous painting, the stakes are even higher. Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa is arguably the most recognizable piece of art in western canon, but few know that a portion of her fame comes from her 1911 theft that left the art world baffled. READ MORE >>

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