Insurance

Insurance transfers the financial risk of life's events to an insurance company. A sound insurance strategy can help protect your family from the financial consequences of those events. A strategy can include personal insurance, liability insurance, and life insurance.

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Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities

Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities

What is your plan for health care during retirement?

When is the Right Time to Buy Life Insurance?

When is the Right Time to Buy Life Insurance?

It's never too early to start thinking about life insurance. Waiting until you're older or in poor health is never a good idea.

Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance

Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance

Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.

What is Loss of Use?

Do you know what Loss of Use is?

Keep Your Umbrella Handy

Umbrella liability can be a fairly inexpensive way to help shelter current assets and future income from the unexpected.

Did You Know This Fact About the Claims Process?

Claims can be left open as long as you need.

An Overview of Renter’s Insurance

Don’t overlook the need for renter’s insurance if you rent your home.

Life Insurance Needs in Your 60s and 70s

Many older people think it's too late for life insurance. Actually, life insurance can be part of a sound financial strategy for people in their 60s and 70s as well.

Dog Bites Neighbor. Now What?

Even dogs have bad days. So, what happens when your dog bites a neighbor or passing pedestrian?

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Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.

Long-Term-Care Needs

Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.

Disability Income

This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.

Lifetime of Earnings

Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.

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If a Tree Falls

This handy video helps you stay prepared in case a fallen tree has damaged your house.

If a Pipe Breaks

Learn what to do when a pipe bursts with this helpful video flooded with smart tips.

Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance

Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.

Snapshots

Your life is marked by images. Prepare for the unexpected, so you can keep those pictures going.

The Wild West of Data Theft

Learn about cyber liability insurance in this entertaining video.

The Best of Both Worlds

Here are a few reasons we’ve chosen to be independent.

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