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How Insurance Rates Are Determined

Every time you get into a vehicle, you run the risk of being involved in an auto accident, either by your own negligence or from another driver on the road. If you own a car, the N.C. law mandates that you have auto insurance to provide protection from a financial impact that may result due to an auto accident, but do you know how auto insurance rates are determined? Below Are Some of the Important Rating Factors That Impact Your Premium, but Not Limited to:  Driving Experience- Length of time you have been driving Driving Record- Record of any auto accident charges and/or tickets Claims History- Record of prior accidents and claim payouts Type of [...]

How Insurance Rates Are Determined2019-06-05T03:01:08-05:00

Does Your Trucking Business Need Trailer Interchange or Non-owned Trailer Insurance?

In the trucking industry, there are many circumstances that can occur when a carrier is transporting goods that are not clearly defined and may be confusing if you don’t know the facts surrounding the transport situation. Truckers use trailers belonging to other people every day to haul specifics to another location, but does your trucking business need trailer interchange or non-owned trailer insurance coverage when transporting goods? Get the Coverage You Need The terms “trailer interchange” and “non-owned trailer” often are used simultaneously, but there are differences between the two types of coverage and it is critical that everyone on board knows the differences. Getting the coverage your trucking business needs CAN be different than [...]

Does Your Trucking Business Need Trailer Interchange or Non-owned Trailer Insurance?2017-10-11T22:58:10-05:00

Fall Maintenance for Homeowners

It is hard to believe fall is upon us already, but soon the leaves and the temperatures outside will be falling and NOW is the time to take measures to inspect your home for any issues that may cause damage during the next few months. Taking extra precautions doesn’t prevent bad situations from happening, but can surely help to minimize them when they do. Learn tips on fall maintenance for homeowners, so you can just enjoy the upcoming changing season. Below Are Some of the Main Areas to Check Off Your Fall Maintenance List, but Not Limited to: Inspect Your Roof - When inspecting the roof, look for missing or damaged shingles, decomposed flashing, and/or [...]

Fall Maintenance for Homeowners2017-10-11T22:55:36-05:00

Car Insurance for Uber and Lyft Drivers

If you are currently an Uber/Lyft driver or thinking of becoming a “rideshare” driver, you need to know some basic things concerning how the car insurance works during the drive service. If you are considering working full-time or part-time as a N.C. rideshare driver, you need to know that your standard N.C. auto insurance policy excludes “livery” which means if you are picking up people to transport for a fee, no coverage exists; however, the good news is that NOW there are options available for car insurance for Uber and Lyft drivers, when there was previously none. Requirements to Be an Uber or Lyft Driver   First of all for those of you considering becoming [...]

Car Insurance for Uber and Lyft Drivers2017-10-11T22:53:53-05:00

How Much Life Insurance is Enough for You?

Life insurance is a topic that seems to come up quite a bit, either on the radio, with your local independent insurance agent, or on television; but do you really know that much about it? There is much speculation about how much life insurance one needs or if you even need it at all, so this topic can be rather intimidating, but doesn’t have to be. Find out how much life insurance is enough for you so you can stop the questioning. Plan Today for Tomorrow’s Unexpected You work hard every day to provide for your family financially and without your income, your family’s lives may change immensely. The first aspect to consider when planning [...]

How Much Life Insurance is Enough for You?2017-10-11T22:50:07-05:00

What is the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)?

If you are in the business of shipping, transporting, receiving food, or insuring those who are, then you need to pay attention to the FSMA regarding the safety of food that is non-packaged for animal or human consumption. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has publicized this Act citing that “contaminated” foods should not be permitted in the food supply chain going to either animals or people.  So, what is the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)? This rule (FSMA), that is government regulated, changes the relationship between the transportation companies and the shipper when it comes to the transportation of food, because now there is an Act that is 283 pages long that places the [...]

What is the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA)?2017-10-11T22:48:06-05:00

The Differences Between HO3 and HE7/21 Home Insurance Policies

Picking out the home of your dreams is exciting, but finding the right insurance protection for your dream home may feel more like a nightmare if you don’t know much about home insurance policies. Your home investment may be your biggest investment yet, so the insurance needs to be custom built to meet all of your home needs, within a budget you can afford. Learning the differences between  HO3 and HE7/21 home insurance policies is a step in the right direction towards having the home protection you deserve. The Coverage of Your N.C. Home Insurance Policy Matters When you are insuring your dream home, you may think a bare-boned insurance policy is adequate, without considering [...]

The Differences Between HO3 and HE7/21 Home Insurance Policies2017-10-11T22:37:00-05:00

Insurance Needs for Remodeling Your Home

For years, you have thought about remodeling your kitchen or bathrooms, but the expense of it has held you back. But after saving money for years, you are ready to begin that remodel in your home and can’t wait to get started; But hold on before you begin that renovation. BEFORE you do anything, you must contact your local N.C. independent insurance agent to review your insurance policy and anticipated changes in insurance needs for remodeling your home. Don’t Wait Until it’s Too Late There is a lot of work involved in planning any home remodel, whether it is an addition, renovation, or a complete transformation, but there are many things you need to tie [...]

Insurance Needs for Remodeling Your Home2017-10-11T22:34:36-05:00

What Type of Insurance May Be Needed for Your College Student

It seems like summer just started, but when August arrives, the vacation plans have been executed and the only thing on the minds of many is “back to school” planning. Some of you may be planning to send your child off to college for the first time or may have a child returning to college; however, there are many facets to the planning of college life. Your checklist may include things like laptops, clothes, bedding, and books, but have you considered what type of insurance may be needed for your college student? Criteria for Coverage Planning for your child’s departure can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. The good news is that under [...]

What Type of Insurance May Be Needed for Your College Student2017-10-11T22:30:32-05:00

N.C. Workers’ Compensation Requirements

As a business owner, you value your business investment, as well as your employees. After all, your employees are the backbone of your business and shouldn’t they be protected? In North Carolina, if an employee gets injured or sick as a result of work related activities, then that employee is entitled to workers’ compensation benefits, but do you know the N.C. Workers’ Compensation requirements? Who Qualifies as an Employee? The Workers’ Compensation Act of N.C. states that if your business employs 3 or more people then you must carry workers’ compensation insurance for your employees, but which people qualify as an “employee?” Below are some of the definitions of “employee”, but not limited to: Each [...]

N.C. Workers’ Compensation Requirements2017-10-11T22:27:42-05:00
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