Insurance

Insurance transfers the financial risk of life's events to an insurance company. A sound insurance strategy can help protect your family from the financial consequences of those events. A strategy can include personal insurance, liability insurance, and life insurance.

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The Other Sure Thing

Though we don't like to think about it, all of us will make an exit sometime. Are you prepared?

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Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies

The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.

Snapshots

Your life is marked by images. Prepare for the unexpected, so you can keep those pictures going.

Protecting Your Business from the Loss of a Key Person

Business owners may be able to protect themselves from the financial consequences of losing a key employee.

Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance

Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.

• Articles

  Short Term vs. Long Term Disability Insurance

  From covering broken bones to chronic illness, here's what you need to know when it comes to your disability insurance options.

  Can Home Security Systems Affect Your Insurance?

  In an effort to reduce the chance of considerable damage from robbery or theft, you may have recently implemented (or may still be considering) a home security system. Here’s how adding a home security system to your property may affect your insurance.

  Fallen Tree Damage—Who Pays?

  Your liability for damages that occur when a tree on your property falls on your neighbor’s property is not clear cut.

  Should You Consider an Annuity for Retirement?

  Annuities are a popular and well-established method of providing a secure retirement income. Here are our answers to a few of the most common questions asked by people who are considering this option.

  What is Dwelling Coverage?

  Do you know what Dwelling Coverage is?

  Disability Insurance: Who Should Have It?

  There are generally 3 ways to obtain disability insurance. We're discussing these options in-depth, as well as whether or not you should consider purchasing your own policy.

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• Calculators

  Assess Your Life Insurance Needs

  This calculator estimates how much life insurance you would need to meet your family's needs if you were to die prematurely.

  Lifetime of Earnings

  Estimate how much you have the potential to earn during your working years.

  Disability Income

  This calculator estimates your chances of becoming disabled and your potential need for disability insurance.

  Long-Term-Care Needs

  Determine your potential long-term care needs and how long your current assets might last.

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• Presentations

  Long-Term-Care Protection Strategies

  The chances of needing long-term care, its cost, and strategies for covering that cost.

  Protecting Those Who Matter Most

  The importance of life insurance, how it works, and how much coverage you need.

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• Videos

  Combine Your Policies and Save

  Some things just make perfect sense in pairs.

  If a Pipe Breaks

  Learn what to do when a pipe bursts with this helpful video flooded with smart tips.

  The Best of Both Worlds

  Here are a few reasons we’ve chosen to be independent.

  Dog Bites and Homeowners Insurance

  Reviewing coverage options is just one thing responsible pet parents can do to help look out for their dogs.

  Extended Care: A Patchwork of Possibilities

  What is your plan for health care during retirement?

  If You're In An Accident

  Learn the best steps to take after you’ve been in an automobile accident with this useful, step-by-step video.

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