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Detox Your Devices
Detox Your Devices

Detox Your Devices

As technology becomes more and more integrated into our daily lives, it becomes more important to be vigilant about your online safety. Take a moment to detox your devices using these helpful tips: Review your online accounts. Go through any online accounts you have and delete any you no longer use. Update the personal information associated with those accounts and remove any unnecessary information. Update your passwords. Update any passwords that haven’t been updated in the last year, making sure to use complex longer passwords with a mix of letters, numbers, and symbols. [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-26T17:46:55+00:00May 29th, 2022|

Business Continuity Insurance and Why You Need It
Business Continuity Insurance and Why You Need It

Business Continuity Insurance and Why You Need It

It’s a bright and sunny afternoon. The café is full, and orders are flowing in. Business is doing well; you are seeing all of your dreams come true. Then tragedy hits! A fire breaks out in the kitchen and wreaks havoc on the business. Thankfully insurance will cover the building and your equipment, but it looks like you will be closed for at least a couple of months… If you were unable to operate your business for a period of time due to a loss, could your business survive? According to FEMA, the [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-26T18:11:36+00:00May 22nd, 2022|

Creating A Home Inventory
Creating A Home Inventory

Creating A Home Inventory

We’ve talked about why creating a home inventory catalog is important. Having a record of your possessions can help in the event of a claim or loss. Now, let’s discuss how exactly you go about creating a home inventory catalog… Step 1. Determine What Tool You Will Use. You could keep a simple written version, for example, check out this one from one of our carriers, or a digital format such as a spreadsheet or Google doc. There are even apps that will help you to create one, you can learn more about [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-26T17:33:18+00:00May 8th, 2022|

Can Your Business Survive A Cyber Attack?
Can Your Business Survive A Cyber Attack?

Can Your Business Survive A Cyber Attack?

You’ve probably seen the news headlines such as “Business crippled by cyber-attack” or “Hackers cost company millions”… the facts are that studies have shown that 60% of small businesses who experience a cyber attack go out of business within 6 months of the attack1. Cyber attacks can hit a business hard. Often times there is some sort of ransom payout in order to stop the attack, however, even with no ransom, the fallout of a cyber attack could drain your bank account. Can your company survive a cyber attack? When it comes to [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-26T18:08:39+00:00May 8th, 2022|

Flood Damage VS Water Damage
Flood Damage VS Water Damage

Flood Damage VS Water Damage

From flash floods to roof leaks, we’ve all heard the stories of someone who lost their home to water. The most commonly asked question we get in this case is what is flood damage vs water damage? Let’s dive in… no pun intended. Flood Damage Flood damage is defined by the National Flood Insurance Program as “A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of two or more acres of normally dry land area or two or more properties from: Overflow of inland or tidal waters Unusual and rapid accumulation or [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-26T17:37:39+00:00May 1st, 2022|

Recreational Insurance… Do You Need It?
Recreational Insurance… Do You Need It?

Recreational Insurance… Do You Need It?

Recreational insurance is coverage for your recreational vehicle that typically includes protection for injury or damage you cause and to the recreational vehicle itself. In addition, it can protect your financial well-being in the event of an accident. But is it required? Since recreational insurance includes several different options, the answer varies. So, let's look at them individually… RV Insurance Many states require that you carry underinsured or uninsured motorists' insurance for motorhomes. In addition, all states require you to have minimum liability coverage when the vehicle is being driven on the road. [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-01T14:39:10+00:00April 24th, 2022|

What Are Ancillary Benefits?
What Are Ancillary Benefits?

What Are Ancillary Benefits?

What are ancillary benefits? Ancillary benefits, also called supplemental benefits, are benefits that are not part of your core health insurance. In other words, these benefits aren’t generally part of your main health insurance. They are offered in addition to that coverage. Benefits that fall into the ancillary category typically include: Dental Insurance. This benefit helps to cover the cost of visiting the dentist for basic or preventive services such as teeth cleaning, x-rays, and fillings. Vision Insurance. This benefit helps to cover the cost of vision care including eye exams, eyeglasses, contacts, [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-01T15:29:16+00:00April 10th, 2022|

Recreational Insurance 101
Recreational Insurance 101

Recreational Insurance 101

It is that time of year. It is time for those who own boats, RVs, and ATVs to take off the covers and get their warmer weather recreational vehicles out of storage. Campgrounds are opening for the season, lake days are coming, and it’s the perfect weather to explore some trails. So, as you start to get your recreational vehicles ready for the fun, consider the following: Imagine… You are setting up your camper when you suddenly find that some animals have made a home out of it over the winter. Unfortunately, they [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-04-01T14:43:21+00:00April 10th, 2022|

Insurance Score?
Insurance Score?

Insurance Score?

You may know that your history of accidents and violations, insurance claims, and more impact your insurance rates. But did you know that you have an insurance score? Insurance scores, or insurance credit score, is a three-digit number assigned to you that predicts the risk of an accident or insurance claim in the future. Scores above 770 are considered good, 500 – 770 are average, and below 500 are poor. The lower your insurance score, the higher your premium may be. Think of it as a credit score but for insurance. How is [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-03-04T16:34:34+00:00March 27th, 2022|

Who Needs EPLI?
Who Needs EPLI?

Who Needs EPLI?

We’ve all heard horror stories. An employee was let go and then turned around and sued the company claiming wrongful termination. An employee sues their company on the grounds of discrimination or harassment. We have repeatedly heard this in the news and from our business contacts or friends and think that could never happen to us. WRONG! Employment practices claims can happen to organizations of every size, industry, and at any level. They can disrupt businesses, damage reputations, hurt employee morale, and hit a company hard financially… all before they ever see a [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-03-04T15:31:21+00:00March 27th, 2022|

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