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Understanding Auto Insurance Endorsements

Understanding Auto Insurance Endorsements

Think of auto insurance endorsements as “added options” to your auto policy. Just like you could customize your vehicle, endorsements allow you to customize your coverage. Sometimes endorsements are as simple as an address or name change, or when you want to add coverage to your current policy. An endorsement is also a good way to add extra coverage to your policy without having to...

Protecting Your Home From Wind Damage

Protecting Your Home From Wind Damage

The end of May 2019 was a challenge for many residents of the Midwest as a series of violent storms spawned deadly tornadoes.  Reports from Jefferson City, Missouri and Dayton, Ohio told tales of loss of life and financial devastation.  Middle Tennessee made national severe weather news in late Fall 2018 when an F2 tornado touched down in Christiana, killing one woman when it tore...

What Happens To My Life Insurance If I Am Diagnosed With A Terminal Illness?

What Happens To My Life Insurance If I Am Diagnosed With A Terminal Illness?

In most cases, life insurance benefits are paid out after the insured dies and a claim, along with a certified copy of the death certificate, is filed with the insurance company. In cases of terminal illness, however, there may be an exception to this rule. If you have been diagnosed with such an illness, you may qualify for accelerated death benefits. What Are Accelerated Death...

Can I Still See My Own Doctor After Filing For Workers' Compensation?

Can I Still See My Own Doctor After Filing For Workers' Compensation?

There is no yes or no answer to that question. Each state has its own set of complicated rules for when you can see your own doctor for a work-related injury covered by workers’ compensation insurance. Generally, but with some exceptions, your employer’s insurance company determines which doctors you see when you have filed a workers’ comp claim. Workers’ compensation can be confusing, and the...

Protecting Your Home During Thunderstorms

Protecting Your Home During Thunderstorms

Heavy thunderstorms can wreak havoc on a home. The following tips can help protect your property if you live in an area where storms frequently occur. Trim or Remove Trees Storms can snap off tree branches, which can damage your home or detached structures. Get your trees trimmed before the stormy season and cut down any trees that are unwanted. Unless you are confident you...