3 of the Most Important Insurance Policies

Whether you’ve already started a family or are just beginning to plan for one, you’ve probably found yourself thinking farther ahead than you ever have before. You might be budgeting for your next home, shopping for a car with more seats, setting the building blocks for a big career move or even investing in your… Read more »

10 Facts About Diabetes

Diabetes has been a fast-spreading epidemic, and the total number of deaths from the disease is only expected to rise. November 14th is World Diabetes Day, and in an effort to raise awareness, here are 10 facts from the American Diabetes Association in 2015.   Fact #1: 21 million Americans have diabetes, compared to 86… Read more »

Who Insures Your Home?

Who insures your home? If something tragic were to happen to your house tomorrow, would you know who to call? Would you know which provider manages your home insurance? Would you remember who is listed on your mortgage policy? If you said no to any of those questions, you aren’t alone. All too often, people take the set… Read more »

4 Ways Weather Can Affect Your Business

Hurricane Joaquin might not be making landfall in the Carolinas, but we’re still expected to get up to 15 inches of rain. First and foremost, we cannot reiterate enough how important it is to avoid the roads in these kinds of conditions. Flooding can be incredibly dangerous, both in car and on foot, so be… Read more »

Dates to Remember for Health Insurance Open Enrollment in 2016

We can’t believe it’s already been a year, but it’s almost time for the 2016 Open Enrollment period. Grab a pen and your calendar–here are the most important dates to remember as you begin enrolling for health insurance! 3rd Week of October, 2015: Plans and prices will become available. If any of this seems confusing,… Read more »

The 5 Best Things About Autumn

Here are a few of the things we are most excited about this fall: 1. Candy corn…it’s baaa-aaack! If you’ve walked through your local Harris Teeter or convenience store in the past few days, you’ve probably already spotted the bags of delicious candies (which, for the record, taste nothing like corn). Whether you’re in it… Read more »

FAQs: Parents of College Students

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In last week’s blog, we offered a few tips for parents sending younger children back to school. But what about those of you who sent kids to college for the first time this year? Now that you’ve helped them unpack, decorated their dorms, and guided them through the first weeks of orientation and class, let’s… Read more »

3 Things Affecting Your Homeowners Insurance Premiums

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Home is where you hang your heart, and there truly is no place like it. Owning a home might be a great investment, but it’s so much more than that. By making the decision to own a home, you are setting your roots. For many, this might mean starting a family, making memories and growing… Read more »

4 Tips to Prevent Drinking & Driving

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Margaritas, piña coladas, and ice-cold beers. Alcohol tends to play a significant role in many adult events, especially during the summer months when hot days seem to call for cold drinks. If you’re over the age of 21, it can be fun to cool down with an adult beverage from time to time, especially in the… Read more »

Permissive Use & What It Means for You

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At some point, you’ve probably given a friend or family member consent to drive your car without a second thought. But did you know that, in many cases and under certain policies, driving another individual’s car is not covered by insurance, even with their verbal consent? Let’s start with a few key terms you need to know…. Read more »