Thief-Season is Upon Us! Protect Your Home!!!
Posted: April 19, 2016
Warmer weather is here and that means "thief-season" is back too. We're already seeing clients with theft losses at their homes while they're at work or away on the weekend. Quick tips for you...all of these suggestions are related to actual claims we've seen at the agency. * Establish relationships with neighbors so that each of you can watch for any activity that does not...
My Homeowners Insurance Went Up $90!!!
Posted: March 31, 2016
Here is something you might see on your own kitchen table...your mortgage company sends you an escrow adjustment statement. This most often is the result of you receiving a check back from your mortgage company the previous month...your reaction is usually, "oh a check...free money...woooop!" The scenario goes, you deposit it and next month you get this statement...you don't read it...your next mortgage bill comes...
How Much Did You Save?
Posted: February 2, 2016
Insurance is likely one of the most competitive and hotly advertised things we use. The only thing you get more junk mail for is political campaigns, otherwise insurance advertising relentless. Save $0, 15%, in under 7 minutes, whatever...some commercials are even very funny. Fortified Insurance agency represents over 20 insurance carriers. When we shop our carriers we are providing insurance quotes that are a...
What to Do After a Major Water Leak or Indoor Flood
Posted: January 8, 2014
It's happened. There's water everywhere—in your walls, under your carpets and soaking into your belongings. Whether caused by a burst pipe, a broken water heater or a flood, there are things you can do immediately to salvage belongings and limit damage or loss. 1. Stop the Water If water is coming from inside your home, from a burst pipe or water heater malfunction, shut off...
Posted: November 13, 2013
ALTERNATIVE HEATING SAFETY TIPS According to Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the leading independent safety testing organization, alternative heating sources like space heaters, fireplaces and wood stoves can present hazards if not used correctly. In fact, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that heating equipment is involved in an estimated 64,100 home fires each year. "Even though the economy still has families in a budget-conscious state...
