College Kids – To Be… or Not to Be… On Their Own
Your 19-year-old son is away at college, is listed as a ‘driver’ on your auto policy and is using a vehicle that you; their parent – owns and insures.…
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Teen Driver Safety Tips
Drivers education courses provide our teens with enough knowledge and hands on experience to get their license, but that’s about it. I realized this as I watched my 16-year-old taking…
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Renters Insurance – Worth the cost of 2 Ristretto Venti Chocolate Brownie Iced Drinks?
Not only are kids moving back into their parents’ homes, now they are bringing their significant other and many times, other unrelated minor children with them. Today’s home can have…
Read MoreClient Relationships
Today I got the news that a long term client of mine passed away over the weekend. Every business owner gets these calls, and we empathize over the phone with…
Read MoreWhy is Local Important?
Yes Amazon is quick, convenient, and all too easy to use. My 16-year-old doesn’t understand why I prefer to purchase what I can here locally in Traverse City. Just today…
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Cover Yourself with an Umbrella
An Umbrella Liability policy is a ‘separate’ policy that provides clients with an additional ‘layer’ of liability protection. The policy is placed ‘on top of’ your other insurance policies; hence…
Read MoreHome Insurance – Use Your 15 Minutes Wisely
15 Minutes can save you money now, but cost you thousands later. Oh wait, they don’t tell you that. The price gun, the lizard, the mayhem guy. We all have seen…
Read MoreHow I found passion in – of all things – an insurance career
In 1988 with just a high school diploma for credentials, I answered a newspaper ad for a receptionist at a local insurance agency. My long term goal: To work with…
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