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What Is Gap Insurance?
What Is Gap Insurance?

What Is Gap Insurance?

Purchasing a new vehicle can be exciting and overwhelming! You go to the car lot, test drive dozens of vehicles, find the perfect one, and now are sitting at a desk signing what feels like a thousand documents. The salesman asks if you want a warranty, special add-ons, gap insurance, and more… with each option adding additional costs if you say yes. It’s easy to say no to all of the above as the vehicle itself is already so expensive but wait! You may want to reconsider saying no to gap insurance. Gap [...]

Kali Jo Grove2023-03-31T15:15:32+00:00April 16th, 2023|

Preparing Your Teen For Winter Driving
Preparing Your Teen For Winter Driving

Preparing Your Teen For Winter Driving

Winter driving can be intimidating for anyone, but it’s especially overwhelming for new drivers who may not be as comfortable behind the wheel. Snow and ice can make driving conditions dangerous and preparing your teen drivers properly could save their life. Having a conversation with your teen about the dangers of driving in winter weather is a great way to help prepare them. Share some of your own experience and some winter driving dos and don’ts such as: Do Take it slow. Traction is one of the biggest challenges when roads are icy [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-12-06T12:00:47+00:00December 6th, 2022|

Don’t Let Your Employees Drive Distracted
Don’t Let Your Employees Drive Distracted

Don’t Let Your Employees Drive Distracted

From restaurants with delivery drivers to corporate entities that give their staff vehicles to use when meeting clients, vehicles are driven by employees are an important piece to many businesses. However, relying on vehicles driven by staff exposes you to a huge threat… Distracted Driving. Actions like using a cell phone, fiddling with your GPS, or eating while driving can lead to a serious accident. Distracted driving is dangerous in ideal conditions but add in bad weather or traffic and it could be disastrous. It is important to have practices and policies in [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-06-01T18:29:33+00:00June 5th, 2022|

Routine Maintenance Every Driver Should Consider
Routine Maintenance Every Driver Should Consider

Routine Maintenance Every Driver Should Consider

We rely on our vehicles to get us everywhere we need to go when we need to go there. In return, our vehicles rely on routine maintenance. It takes making sure that things like tires, brakes, fluids, filters, and more are in order for your vehicle to remain safe and dependable. There are a lot of moving parts, let’s take a look at some routine maintenance every driver should consider. Check and Rotate Your Tires. Nobody likes a flat tire, but it is one of the most common issues drivers face on the [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-06-01T14:48:45+00:00June 5th, 2022|

Insurance Gaps You Face When You Rideshare or Deliver and How We Can Help – Uber, Doordash, and More
Insurance Gaps You Face When You Rideshare or Deliver and How We Can Help – Uber, Doordash, and More

Insurance Gaps You Face When You Rideshare or Deliver and How We Can Help – Uber, Doordash, and More

Services like Lyft, Uber, Doordash, and GrubHub are popping up all over the country. These services make life a little more convenient and give people new income sources. When you work for one of these services you get to set your own schedule, meet new people, and put extra money in your pocket. However, there is a huge risk factor that isn’t discussed often… Rideshare and Delivery Driver Insurance. When you drive or deliver for one of these services, you may not be as covered as you think when it comes to your [...]

Kali Jo Grove2022-02-14T13:58:02+00:00January 30th, 2022|

Insurance Needs for New Graduates
Insurance Needs for New Graduates

Insurance Needs for New Graduates

Congratulations! Graduating from college is a huge accomplishment. The next few months are going to be filled with so many firsts, from your first career job to a new apartment or vehicle, life is sure to be full of changes. As you transition from college student to full-fledged adulthood, you want to make sure to not overlook one of the most important firsts. Insurance. Insurance may not be as exciting as buying your first new car or starting your dream job, but it is an important “first”. Having insurance can help set you [...]

Kali Jo Grove2021-07-27T14:03:05+00:00May 30th, 2021|

Classic Car Coverage
Classic Car Coverage

Classic Car Coverage

Classic cars are very different than your typical everyday use vehicle. You likely drive it less frequently and store it more securely. Not to mention all the time, money, and effort you put into maintaining or restoring your classic car. You probably know your car’s value to the nearest dollar and care more than most car owners about every little piece of your classic car. It is important to make sure that your classic car policy includes all the finer points you need. What is a classic car? Classic car insurance can cover [...]

Kali Jo Grove2021-07-27T14:53:11+00:00April 11th, 2021|

New Year, Same Policy?
New Year, Same Policy?

New Year, Same Policy?

Last year showed us that we never know what the future can hold, and we should be prepared for anything. As we ring in 2021, consider the things you care about most. What would happen to them if something unexpected were to occur? Would they be fully protected? This is a great time to review your insurance policies and see that everything is up to date and that you have all the coverages you need. Let's run through a quick insurance checklist to see if the basics are covered: Life Insurance Any changes [...]

Kali Jo Grove2021-07-27T15:29:06+00:00January 3rd, 2021|

Controlling Road Rage
Controlling Road Rage

Controlling Road Rage

It has happened to the best of us. You are on your way to the beach house for the week with your closest family and friends and you are cruising along listening to music and having a good time. When BAM you hit traffic that appears to be 10 miles long. It starts to become hot, your daughter has to pee, your son is complaining he is hungry, and all of a sudden someone cuts you off. ROAD RAGE HITS! Now what? You could put your car into park and get [...]

Kali Jo Grove2021-07-27T15:48:27+00:00August 23rd, 2020|