Winter is in full swing in Iowa. Lately, we have been getting a good mix of snow, rain, and freezing rain. This has caused ice build-ups and insurance claims caused by ice build-ups on roofs. Below are some great tips to keep ice from accumulating on your roof. These tips can help avoid an insurance [...]
Each year tens of millions of people fry a turkey for Thanksgiving and fire departments respond to more than 1,000 fires related to deep fryers. These blazes cause more than $15 million in property damage annually, not to mention serious burn injuries. Follow some simple safety steps when you fry a turkey this [...]
Many people with classic cars tend to have them insured on a standard auto insurance policy instead of a purpose-built classic car insurance policy. It's a common and defensible mistake. After all, it is just a 'car', right? While a standard personal auto insurance policy will adequately cover the driver from a liability stand point, [...]
Over 2 million households will fry a turkey this week for Thanksgiving dinner, and according to Allstate 15 of those homes will catch on fire. Here are a few tips to prevent your home from being one of those. STEP 1: A suitable location for the deep fryer is on concrete or asphalt in an open area [...]
The Iowa DNR recently put a reminder out that all snowmobile riders operating on the road right-of-way OR on public trails must have proof of liability insurance card on them at all times while riding. This is a new requirement! If you own a snowmobile, be sure to call your insurance agent and request a proof of [...]
It's no secret that receiving a speeding or any other traffic ticket can raise your insurance rates. A drivers motor vehicle record (MVR) can have a major affect on their insurance rates and can even limit the insurance companies that will sell them a policy. But did you know the type of ticket you receive [...]
It's no shock that adding a teenage driver to an auto insurance policy can be a hit to the wallet. Teenage drivers are statistically the worst drivers on the road, their insurance premiums will reflect that. But the financial hit can vary from state to state. Researchers with Quadrant Information Systems looked at rate increases [...]
Uber, the controversial ride-sharing app, is coming to Des Moines. So what does that have to do with insurance? The app connects people looking for a ride with people who are willing to give them a ride, using the later's personal car. The driver has to apply to Uber to be a driver, meet some [...]
To be sure, most of us have faced or will face the decision to keep driving our old car (that's paid for) or sell/trade it for a new one. For some who are financially stable and not mechanically inclined its an easy choice. They may reason, "I can afford a new car, so why be [...]
If you live in the Des Moines Metro you are surely aware of the Clive red light cameras along Hickman Road. They have been snapping candid shots of drivers since 2006. Today is the last chance you have to receive a 'free' picture of your car from the City of Clive (Well, actually a company contracted [...]
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