Why Has My Insurance Rate Increased?
This blog was originally posted by Stillwater Insurance. The original post can be found here. We know it can be difficult to understand why your rates have gone up and we want to help. We can all agree expenses have increased across the board, whether groceries, gas, housing, entertainment and [...]
How Much Does Life Insurance Cost?
This post was written by Alex Witkowski on May 31, 2024, for Erie Insurance. You can find the original post here. It’s a universal fact: everyone needs life insurance. Whether you’re a student, parent (single or married) or empty nester, life insurance can help protect the life you’ve built for yourself (or a future, if [...]
How Long Does a Roof Last?
(6 Warning Signs It May Be Time for a Replacement) This article was published by Foremost Insurance. The original article can be found here. You may overlook your roof, but it's one of the most important structures of your home – and the most vulnerable. It protects you from [...]
Time Management Hacks for Small Business Owners
Written by Erie Insurance on July 10, 2024. The original post can be found here. Effectively managing time is a game changer for small business owners. By improving your time management skills, business owners often realize gains in productivity and efficiency—advancements that directly drive bottom-line success. One thing you shouldn’t [...]
Prepping your Seasonal Home for Summer
This blog was written on May 26, 2023 by the Bigger Pockets blog. The original post can be found here. Summer is right around the corner, and for most vacation homeowners, this usually means “high season.” Today, I thought we would look at 10 great tips for setting up your [...]
Should you take a boat safety course?
Written by Progressive Insurance. The original blog can be found here. Safe boating requires knowing how to operate the boat and following boating etiquette and rules. Boating is not as regulated as driving, so not everyone learns the basics of boating safety before heading out on the water. Whether you’re a [...]
So You’re Hiring Your First Employee
The original post is by by Justin Metz on June 13, 2021. You can find that post here. You’ve put in the hard work building your business from the ground up. And it’s finally starting to pay off. The only problem: now you have more work than you can handle. As [...]
Grilling Safety Tips for Propane, Charcoal and Gas Grills
The original post is by Justin Metz on June 26, 2020. You can find the post here. Nothing says summertime like eating hamburgers, hot dogs and barbecue straight off the grill. There’s something about cooking your food over an open flame that seems to make everything taste better. But it does [...]
I Just Graduated. Isn’t It Too Early to Talk About Life Insurance?
This article was originally written by Kirk Cremer | May 23, 2023 | The original blog post can be found here. First of all, congratulations! All your hard work has finally paid off, and you’ve been rewarded with that sweet certificate. So, what’s next? Whether you’re continuing your education, entering the [...]
Growing Your Business 9 Tips for Opening a New Location
This article was published by Erie Insurance and written by Justin Metz on May 30, 2023. The original article can be found here. You started your business with a dream. A vision for the future. And there’s no satisfaction like watching that dream come to fruition. If business is booming [...]
11 Tips to Get Your Lawn Mower Spring-Ready
This article was originally published by Deane Biermeier on Feb 24, 2022. The original article can be found here. Remove your lawn mower from your 'fix-it' list this season. Hot take: Your lawn mower may be your most important lawn care tool. We ask a lot from our lawn mowers [...]
Plans for a rainy day
by Sherelyn Yetter Schoch Hey there, fellow business owners! Ever heard the saying, "We don't plan to fail; we fail to plan"? Well, this morning, I got thinking about it during a chat with a fellow insurance agency owner. We were discussing what would happen to our businesses if we [...]
April Showers bring May Flowers……and floods!
by Sherelyn Yetter Schoch April showers may indeed bring May flowers, but for homeowners, they also bring the potential for flooding. As the saying goes, "April showers bring May flowers," but they can also bring water damage, headaches, and costly repairs. That's where flood insurance comes into play. As I [...]
What is Business Insurance?
This article was originally published by the on May 19, 2023. The original article can be found here. Business insurance protects you from the unexpected costs of running a business. Accidents, natural disasters, and lawsuits could run you out of business if you’re not protected with the right insurance. Pick [...]
Am I Covered When Using Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing?
This article was originally published by Eriesense and was written by Sue Grabowski on March 4, 2024. The original article can be found here. During the pandemic, a scarcity – and resulting high costs – of rental cars paved the way for a surge in peer-to-peer (P2P) vehicle sharing. Think [...]