Top Stories from 2016

As 2016 draws to a close, we're reflecting on some of our favorite stories from the year. From hot news stories to details on a range of insurance topics, we hope our blog has helped you out this year! (Need more help? Call one of our agents!)

Here are our top stories from 2016:

Why Equipment Breakdown Coverage is Worth It
"At a mere $2/month, Equipment Breakdown Coverage from Safeco is less than that latte you got for work this morning!"

The Basics of Travel Insurance
"Like all insurance policies, travel insurance covers the what ifs and worst-case scenarios. Travel insurance [...] encompasses insurance against four major types of losses: medical, trip/flight cancellation, loss or damage to baggage and evacuation. You buy the policy, and if you need to cancel your vacation for any reason, your losses (condo reservations, dog boarding, fights, deposits) will be minimized."

Windshield Cracks: When to Repair
"As a general rule of thumb, a chip or crass can be safely repaired if its smaller than a dollar bill -- and someplace other than the driver’s direct line of sight."

Why You Need More Liability Coverage
"To save money, you might have purchased an insurance policy with low liability coverage [...] But, you might end up costing yourself a lot of extra money in the event of an accident."

Know Your Circuit Breakers
"If your home or business was built between 1950 and 1985, it's possible that you have a Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok breaker panel. The Stab-Lok panels are associated with several problems related to the breakers not tripping and issues with internal connections on the busbars."

Burglary Prevention Starts at Your Door
"Recent data suggests that burglars aren’t so much breaking and entering, as they are kicking and entering. Nowadays, burglars are simply kicking in doors to get into the house or garage."

We'll be back next week with an all-new post! Stay tuned -- and have a Happy New Year!