by Mid-State Insurance | Nov 22, 2017 | Homeowners Insurance
Although decorative lights are great for getting your home ready for the holidays, they can also present a safety risk if they aren’t displayed and maintained properly. Here are a few things to keep in mind to ensure that your home is safe during the holidays: When...
by Mid-State Insurance | May 22, 2017 | Homeowners Insurance
It’s tornado season and it’s important to be prepared. One of the biggest contributors to tornado injuries and deaths is failure to respond to warnings. Are your clients creating an action plan? Do they know the safest areas when in a building, vehicle, or not near...
by Mid-State Insurance | Jan 17, 2017 | Homeowners Insurance, Personal Insurance
Although space heaters are a great way to warm your home during the cold winter months, they can also present serious home fire hazards. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), space heaters are involved in 79 percent of fatal home heating fires....
by Mid-State Insurance | Sep 27, 2016 | Homeowners Insurance
High winds and storms can cause trees and large branches to fall, sometimes landing on the neighbor’s property (including their car). If in fact the tree is healthy otherwise, you are most likely not negligent. So your own policy would not pay the neighbor for...
by Mid-State Insurance | Apr 5, 2016 | Homeowners Insurance, Uncategorized
Snow, sleet, hail and more all have the potential to cause substantial damage to your home. And, although some damage is inevitable, it’s important to inspect your home and the surrounding area in spring to see if any repairs are needed. Here are five areas around...
by Lucy Kolb | Mar 21, 2016 | Homeowners Insurance
It’s almost that time of year for April showers. Are you adequately covered in case of catastrophic rain causing a water back up loss to your home, condo or personal belongings stored in a basement? Water back up coverage will kick in when water comes into...