June 17, 2025
AgencyWhy You Should Work With an Independent Insurance Agency
Sometimes, you might see advertisements for cheap auto insurance that offers fast, easy enrollment online without the hassle of talking to a pushy salesperson. This might sound like it’s a simple, practical way to get the auto insurance you need as efficiently as possible. However, is it really a wise step to take? Should you […]
January 17, 2024
AgencyPro Tip – Prevent freezing pipes this Winter
PREVENT FROZEN PIPES Set home thermostats above 55 degrees during cold weather. Drip cold water in farthest faucet from your main valve. Moving water keeps pipes from freezing. Find shut off valves for emergencies. Insulate pipes in unheated areas. Open cupboards and vanities to warm pipes. Close inside valves that control the water supply. Open […]
April 20, 2023
AgencyBody Shops AND Insurance Companies
You’ve been in a fender-bender, and now it’s time to find a Body Shop. Luckily, there are plenty of them to choose from…and the majority do good work. So good, you can’t even tell it ever happened. Unfortunately, there are some bad actors out there who write estimates at a higher price when insurance is […]
January 26, 2023
AgencyPro Tip – Rental Car / Loss of Use coverage
Winter weather accidents, deer strikes, supply chain issues, and labor shortages have many Body shops backed-up, and unable to get vehicles in for repair for several weeks, up to a month. If you have Rental car – Loss of Use coverage on your Auto policy, it will provide a rental car for up to 30 […]
January 10, 2023
AgencyPro Tip – Insuring a car in Winter storage
Do you have a vehicle that you don’t drive during the Ohio winter months? Perhaps a classic or collector car that you would never take in the snow, or maybe you’re putting your car in storage while you head south to spend the winter in a warmer climate. There are a number of reasons why […]
August 19, 2022
AgencyNHTSA DISTRACTED DRIVING SURVEY 2021
NHTSA DISTRACTED DRIVING SURVEY 2021 National Highway Traffic Safety Administration survey found that 83% of those surveyed said distracted driving is worse now than two years ago: * Made a phone call 89% * Used Navigation App 49% * Texted […]
May 11, 2022
AgencyPro Tip – Credit Scores and Auto Insurance Rates.
Your Credit Score directly affects your Auto Insurance Rates. Insurance companies use credit-based insurance scores along with your driving history, claims history and other factors to establish eligibility for payment plans and to help determine insurance rates. Decades of data shows that credit-based insurance scores can accurately predict accident potential. Statistical analysis of that data […]
April 21, 2022
AgencyApril Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month Distracted driving has become a deadly epidemic on our roads. While drivers texting behind the wheel tops what seems like an endless list of distractions, other risky actions include talking — whether it be on the phone or to others in the car, setting your navigation, adjusting what you’re […]
April 5, 2022
AgencyINFLATION EFFECTS INSURANCE TOO…
As US inflation nears a 40-year high, Experian reports that Insurance companies may be forced to hike premiums from 6% to upwards of 10% in 2022. The inflated high price of vehicles means replacing them in the event of a total loss is now more costly. The labor shortage has also meant much higher repair […]
March 29, 2022
AgencyPro Tip – Why did my Auto quote change?
Auto insurance quotes that you gather while shopping for the best rate are subject to change. Quotes are not binding and they can easily change within just days after being received. One of the main reasons a quote will change is because the Insurance carrier filed for a rate increase with the State Insurance Commissioner, […]