Posted in Flood Insurance, Insurance Annapolis, Maryland Insurance on Jun 27th, 2011
Rain showers might be dandy for your garden but not for your basement. Wet basement problems may be solved simply by repairing an obvious gutter or downspout leak, but other water problems may have causes that are difficult to identify or expensive to fix. The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety offers three steps [...]
Posted in Car Insurance, Insurance Annapolis, Maryland Insurance, Uncategorized, Uninsured Motorists on Jun 10th, 2011
Even though most states require drivers to purchase auto insurance, a new study reveals that a large percentage of the population doesn’t oblige. The Insurance Research Council (IRC) estimates that 1 in 7 U.S. drivers are uninsured. “This forces responsible drivers who carry insurance to bear the burden of paying for injuries caused by drivers who carry [...]
Posted in Beware of Scams, Maryland Insurance, Uncategorized on May 5th, 2011
Remember…. IF IS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE…. A bargain is often not a bargain. There are common indicators that should alert you to these activities: • Unsolicited offers to do painting, roofing or paving work • Claims of leftover materials • High-pressure or scare tactics • Reluctance to sign a written contract • Demand for payment in [...]
Posted in Car Insurance, Insurance Annapolis, Lighthouse Insurance, Maryland Insurance, Travel Tips, Uncategorized on Apr 19th, 2011
Whether you’re planning a summer vacation or a weekend getaway, travel costs can add up quickly. Here are some tips for keeping expenses down: -Check fares on Tuesdays. Most airlines launch their sales on Monday evenings, according to Farecompare.com, a website that tracks price trends. Other airlines follow suit by the next day. Of course, [...]
Posted in Erie Insurance’s Identity Recovery Coverage, Insurance Annapolis, Lighthouse Insurance, Maryland Insurance, Uncategorized on Mar 21st, 2011
How often do you give your credit card information, social security number, bank information, address, DOB out on a daily basis? Each time you do that, you increase the chance of your identity being stolen. In the time it takes for you to brew a cup of coffee, a thief could steal your identity. With [...]
Posted in Lighthouse Insurance, Maryland Insurance, Uncategorized on Feb 18th, 2011
Protecting your home, your money, and your identity means being careful online. Here’s a list of information you should never share with your 1,240 Facebook friends and Twitter followers: - Your full birthdate. Providing the month, day, and year can give potential identity thieves valuable data they can use to steal your personal information and wreak [...]
Posted in Business Insurance, Lighthouse Insurance, Safe Workplace Tips, Uncategorized on Jan 25th, 2011
Business owners have the absolute responsibility for the day-to-day health, safety and welfare of employees and worksite visitors. To make your work place safer, know the three common areas of risk: people, environment and company. People First Keeping your employees safe and healthy is good for your business. To do that: -Offer prevention and wellness [...]
Posted in Car Insurance, Home Insurance, Homeowners Insurance, Insurance Annapolis, Life Insurance, Lighthouse Insurance, Maryland Insurance, Uncategorized on Jan 19th, 2011
Don’t drop the ball on your New Year’s resolutions. This year, try some resolutions that are easy to keep and will protect you and your family well into next January and beyond. Try these resolutions: 1. Don’t be a distracted driver – Many vehicle crashes are avoidable if people would just pay closer attention to [...]
Posted in Car Insurance, Insurance Annapolis, Maryland Insurance, Safe Winter Driving tips, Uncategorized on Dec 16th, 2010
Driving in winter weather can be dangerous. If you must go out, be sure you’re prepared for anything. The Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI) and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation offer the following winter driving and automobile tips: -Prepare your vehicle for winter by checking your antifreeze, battery, tires and windshield wiper fluid. [...]
Posted in Car Insurance, Maryland Insurance on Sep 15th, 2010
The purpose of a good car insurance policy is to keep a driver and a vehicle fully protected from the financial ramifications of an accident, and every driver should spend a bit of time choosing an accurate amount of coverage when shopping for a new car insurance policy. Most drivers realize that they need liability [...]