When purchasing a home insurance policy, it’s important to buy enough coverage to protect yourself against financial loss if a catastrophe would occur. Sixty-four percent of homes are undervalued, and potentially underinsured, by an average of 19 percent, according to...
If a tornado hit your home, would you know what to do? Fortunately, Velma Hout knew the proper tornado safety procedures. The 90-year-old survivor took refuge in her bathroom when a devastating tornado tore through her town of Washington, Ill., in Nov. 2013. The...
In the case of a fire, flood, or burglary, could you list what is lost or damaged? During these cold winter months why not do a home inventory project. There are several ways you can go about compiling a home inventory. Use a free online home inventory checklist...
Identity theft has been on all of our minds more recently because of the major Target breach. Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in the United States. Our agency wants to make sure that you’re protected. Do you know if you have Identity Recovery and...
Our heart goes out to the town of Washington, IL who suffered a deadly tornado yesterday. It’s hard not to imagine something like that happening here in our area. Are you ready? Just imagine the worst has happened: Your house is gone. It could have been...
Erie Insurance put out this infographic this year to promote awareness to Dog Bites. It’s amazing to find out how often – and who – dogs bite! It’s important to remember that no matter what the breed, a dog that’s in pain...
