If you are Renting - Protect yourself in Chicago, Illinois
Protect Yourself with Renters InsuranceSeveral recent studies have indicated that only a third of all tenants have renters insurance. Respondents to these surveys often indicate that they believe the...
View ArticleWe are excited to announce our new affiliation with AAA Chicago!
We are excited to announce our new affiliation with AAA Chicago. Not only can we now sell and service their Home & Auto Insurance products – we can offer you their AAA Road Service Membership...
View ArticleAuto Insurance For Businesses
Business Vehicle Insurance in Chicago, IllinoisWHAT IS BUSINESS VEHICLE INSURANCE?As a businessowner, you need some of the same insurance coverages for the cars, trucks, vans or other vehicles you...
View ArticleMoney Saving Guide for Teen's Car Insurance
Teen Guide To Car Insurance in Wheaton, Chicago, and Alsip, Illinois It’s no secret that auto insurance rates for teen drivers are notoriously more expensive in Wheaton, Chicago, and Alsip,...
View ArticleThe Basics: Small Business Insurance
Small Business Insurance Basics Insurers often combine a number of insurance coverages into a package that is sold as a single contract. The most common policy for small businesses is the...
View ArticleInsurance Breakdown: Home-Based Business
Home-Based Businesses Slightly more than half of U.S. businesses — 51.6 percent — were home-based, according to the 2007 Survey of Business Owners (SBO), conducted by the U.S. Census. Only 6.9 percent...
View ArticleA Guide to Flood Insurance
Facts About Flood Insurance In general, flood insurance is only available through the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) run by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). A few private...
View ArticleAll You Need to Know About Tornado Safety
Tornado Safety What is a Tornado? A tornado is a violently rotating column of air that extends from a thunderstorm and comes into contact with the ground. In an average year about 1,000 tornadoes are...
View ArticleUnderstanding Terrorism Insurance
Understanding Terrorism Insurance In The Chicagoland Area Terrorism insurance provides coverage to individuals and businesses in Chicago, Wheaton, & Alsip, Illinois, for potential losses due to...
View ArticleDo You Need Workers Compensation Insurance?
Do I need workers compensation insurance?Employers have a legal responsibility to their employees to make the workplace safe. However, accidents happen even when every reasonable safety measure has...
View ArticleCommon Insurance Myths
Common Insurance Myths Americans Should be Aware OfTwo of the most common myths about insurance are that red cars cost more and that houses should be insured for their real market values. However, red...
View ArticleWho should you be asking for a COI?
Who should you be asking for a Certificate of Insurance? When doing business with someone else, it is crucial to know whether that person is insured or not. Asking this question is very important. If a...
View ArticleDo You Need Travel Insurance - or Does Your Existing Policy Cover You?
Do You Need Travel Insurance - or Does Your Existing Policy Cover You? You are planning to travel and you have options to purchase travel insurance. You may or may not need this coverage, depending on...
View ArticleUsing Company Cars for Personal Use - The coverage is not all there.
Does Anyone You Know Drive a Company Car?Picture this. Larry has been a salesman with the firm for some time, and has been driving a company-owned car for most of his tenure there. It makes sense:...
View ArticleWhat Home and Auto Owners Need to Know about Deductibles
What Illinois Home and Auto Owners Need to Know about DeductiblesWhen insuring a home or vehicle, knowing how deductibles work ensures policyholders get the most out of their coverage. Deductibles are...
View ArticleNow Partnered with Pekin Insurance
We are pleased to announce that we are now a licensed partner with Pekin Insurance. Pekin, founded on April 1, 1921, has grown from the days of the Tazewell County Courthouse, where their first office...
View ArticleThe Top 15 Auto Insurance Discounts You May Not Know About
There are many extra expenses when it comes to owning a vehicle. Gas prices, maintenance and repair costs can put a major dent in the owner's wallet. In addition to this, insurance is an added expense...
View ArticleInsure Your College Student
Got Kids in College? Better Get Insurance.Used to be kids showed up to their college dorms with not much more than the clothes on their backs and a couple of suitcases. Maybe they brought a small...
View ArticleDo You Have Insurance When You Use Someone Else's Car?
Do You Have Insurance When You Use Someone Else's Car?Joel is an attorney living in Manhattan. He relies on public transportation to get around the city and occasionally rents a car, so he does not own...
View ArticleSurprise! Some Homeowners Liability Goes Beyond Your Home
One misconception about homeowners liability insurance coverage is that it only covers incidents in the home. In actuality, the Comprehensive Personal Liability (CPL) coverage under a homeowners...
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