10 Ways Commercial Property Owners Can Protect Vacant Buildings

Vacant buildings are common products of a slow economy. Researchers say that recent statistics only show about a one percent decrease in vacant buildings in recent years. If buildings do not have any personal property or occupants in them, they are more likely to face several types of problems. Every year, there are over 30,000…

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Is Your Home Safe From Lightning Strikes?

One important bit of advice to remember is that if thunder is audible and lightning is visible, it is time to take cover. Failing to do so could be a deadly mistake. There are many people who enjoy thunderstorms, and some people are fascinated by watching the bright flashes of lightning flicker across the sky…

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Should I Buy My Insurance Online? (part 2)

“Of course you would say that. You’re an agent.” Growing consumer confidence in the Independent Agency system proves this point, as Independent Agency market share of personal auto insurance continues to show growth. Despite massive Television and internet advertising campaigns that lend familiarity to a number of national insurance companies and drives consumers to “get…

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Should I Buy My Insurance Online? (part 1)

24/7 online quoting offers consumers unprecedented convenience.  However, treating insurance like a commodity can be dangerous.  Consider a medical world where one could research his or her symptoms, prescribe one’s own prescriptions and be both doctor and pharmacist.  Disregard for the value of such occupational expertise poses serious risks.  Purchasing insurance online may not put…

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