Author: Allison B. McCaul
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Do you need rental car insurance?
Do you need rental car insurance? You’ve probably been at the rental-car counter, listening to the representative ask if you want to purchase the company’s insurance. And the thoughts start racing through your head. “Is this a rip-off? Doesn’t my regular auto policy cover me? What about my credit card? Why didn’t I figure this…
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Getting what you pay for: The value of the independent agent
Anyone is at risk Here today, gone tomorrow. Record-setting weather events in the past few years show just how quickly anyone can lose a home, autos, or property. What’s more, tornadoes, hurricanes, hailstorms, and wildfires don’t discriminate. The true value of a policy If you’re like most Americans, it’s possible you don’t have enough money saved…
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Spring maintenance for your home
When springtime rolls around in Atlanta, Georgia almost everyone thinks of cleaning. That’s fine (we probably all need to do a little more of that, after all), but there’s something even more important to keep in mind: home maintenance. So, when it’s time to set your clocks ahead for daylight-saving time and change the batteries in…
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Have some new jewelry in the house? Protect it!
Ah, Valentine’s Day is here, and love is in the air. Well, love and a few other things, such as chocolates, romantic dinners, candy hearts that say “Be Mine” – and, of course, jewelry. It’s exciting to receive jewelry from a loved one — or to give it as a gift. Not to mention romantic.…
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We have rebranded!
We’re very excited to announce that we’ve rebranded! The eagle-eyed amongst you may have spotted our new logo and our new website. Why the rebrand? We felt that it was about time we treated ourselves to a new logo and website! After 50 years in business, we needed an identity that reflected the agency we…
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A timeline for getting your teen driver on the road safely
This is a great collection of tips for any parent with teen soon-to-be drivers, created by Travelers Teens eager to drive often have parents equally concerned about keeping their new drivers safe. In fact, the rate of fatal crashes per mile driven for teen drivers is 3X that of drivers over age 20.1 The reality is that…
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Homeowners policy exclusions: what isn’t covered
Homeowners insurance doesn’t cover all No matter what type of homeowners insurance policy you buy, there will always be perils the policy will NOT cover or exclude. It is important to understand these exclusions so you can make a decision on what additional insurance you will need to purchase for your real estate. For example,…
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Getting your home ready for fall
Early Fall is the perfect time to check some house things With spring cleaning far behind, and summer fun all but over, it’s time to start fall home maintenance. Fall is the perfect time to perform important maintenance to your home so you’re not caught in the middle of winter with a drafty house or…