After turbulent winter weather and heavy rainstorms in spring, roofs take a beating from the elements.  And wherever you find damage, unfortunately you also find scams. In the Milwaukee area, storm chasers have been known to blanket an area hit by hail or wind damage and look for unsuspecting homeowners. They’ll pass out leaflets, show up unannounced,» Read Full Article

We’ve waited patiently and spring is finally here! Before you roll down the windows and soak up the sunshine, some spring cleaning tips to make sure your car is ready to hit the road! Empty Your Pockets:  The average guy spends 67 minutes each day behind the wheel. A thick wallet in your back pocket raises» Read Full Article

Spring will be here before we know it!  Better Homes and Gardens gave us some great ideas on how to spruce up your patio area so it’s the perfect retreat or place to entertain! These ideas are easy and fairly inexpensive! Water element: There’s something about water that’s serene and peaceful. Be sure to add» Read Full Article

It only takes a few inches of water in a basement to cause tens of thousands of dollars in damage.  The average water damage claim, including sump pump overflow, results in approximately $6,000 worth of damage. Unfortunately, many homeowners often overlook this protection on their homeowners policy.   This can easily be added with a separate endorsement called» Read Full Article

A reminder from our friends at Kelman Restoration - certain things should never be put in the dishwasher.  As the photo shows us, never put a wooden spoon in your dishwasher. In the case of this insured, the spoon fell between the cracks and landed on top of the heat coil, resulting in a fire. Other items» Read Full Article

Within a month of your policy renewing, you’ll receive a declaration page along with policy information. We’ve come up with 5 “P’s” to remember what to do when you receive this – It makes it easy! Preview your policy  – Look for changes you’ve made, i.e.: Did you pay off your car or your home? Did you switch» Read Full Article

You have a drawer full of paperwork and you keep adding to it – why?  Because you aren’t quite sure what you need to keep and what you can shred. Here are some general rules for record retention: Keep for 7 Years: Home deed and closing statement Home improvement records Property taxes Federal, state and local» Read Full Article

Over half of Americans do not carry life insurance. Why is this? Do they not care about the future of the people they are leaving behind? We find this hard to believe.  So with 93% of Americans agreeing it’s important to have, why are people not carrying adequate protection in the event something would happen? 1. “I haven’t» Read Full Article

Texting and driving according to distraction.gov is most distracting because it involves manual, visual, and cognitive distraction simultaneously. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, distracted drivers are responsible for an estimated 25 to 30% of all vehicle collisions which amounts to 1.2 million crashes per year. At any given moment during daylight hours,» Read Full Article

Insurance companies benefit when drivers don’t have accidents and don’t make claims. Conversely, they lose money when their customers have accidents and make claims. The insurance company wants to rate a driver as accurately as possible so they can correctly predict your driving patterns and how likely it is you will make a claim. If» Read Full Article