We understand that, with summer right around the corner and water temperatures sure to be rising, you want to get back out on that water fast.  While the draws of Glimmerglass and other bodies of water are many, your safety ...

Five big mistakes to avoid when making decisions about your insurance. 5 tips on how to save money and still properly protect yourself.  From our friends at the Insurance Information Institute ...

Spring is here and with the season's change comes the rain.  It seems that we have had a good deal of precipitation just over the last two weeks in our region - and if you are looking at our local ...

As the weather begins to warm up throughout the spring months, our thoughts begin to turn to our summer pastimes and hobbies.  For classic car enthusiasts, this means getting ready to hit the road to attend regional car shows or ...

Knowing when and when not to file an insurance claim is one of the tricks of the trade for someone trying to manage the costs of damage to one’s property or house.  Every insurance agency has different regulations for what ...

Snowmobiling is fun, but it doesn’t come without potential risks.  The ability to take a snowmobile for an exhilarating and challenging ride sometimes far away from civilization and in freezing temperatures comes with the responsibility of making sure you know ...

No matter how careful we are as drivers, car accidents are a fact of life: millions occur in the United States each year.  As such, it is important to be prepared for them, even as we do our best to ...

The wet and snowy road conditions characteristic of the fall and winter months in the north are driving hazards that can cause skidding (sliding) and hydroplaning (in which a car drives on top of water).  Luckily, there are plenty of ...

From the Insurance Information Institute: The i's on Insurance: [Not So Risky] Business Being an entrepreneur makes you the boss! But along with getting to choose your own hours, location, and business plan, it also means that you're responsible for ...

The Fall Season has officially arrived in our area with the first frost (last night) and the cooler temperatures means that it's time to start using our fireplaces and wood-burning stoves to help warm a room or to take a ...

The video below has some insight into when to look at your policy and make changes. 5 Times You Should Review Your Life Insurance Coverage - Life Happens - from Education , Insurance & Law ...

Just because you have an older home doesn’t mean you can’t make it into a smart home.  Many new home constructions are integrating smart home technologies into design, but even if you have an older home, there are systems you ...

August is typically the hottest month of the year here in the Central New York region, and perhaps the only month that we struggle with trying to keep our homes a bit cooler.  In many cases it doesn’t make sense ...

Burns from fire pits can be serious. Follow some of these tips for safety! For more information, see our post from earlier this month here ...

Outdoor fire pits have become an increasingly popular outdoor home accessory.   If you have a fire pit or are considering adding one to your yard, here are a few things you should think about for safety. Siting: Check with your ...

Video: Six Secrets to Know When Renting a Car - by Lauren Fix ...

Do you need to purchase extra Rental Car Insurance on your trip? Summer vacation travel season is here!  If you are planning on heading out of town and using a rental car for your trip, you might find some of ...

A quick look at some tips for your Spring Home Maintenance - to complement our post from earlier this month on Spring Project Ideas for your Property ...

Spring is a great time of year to look around your home and decide on areas that could use a good refresh.  Many homeowners keep a list of projects that they would like to do - now is the time ...

To complement our earlier post this month on Trees and your Insurance, here is a helpful video on inspecting your trees! ...