Workers compensation insurance is a considerable expense for small business owners and premiums may be increasing even more, but there are a number of steps small business owners can take to mitigate costs. Workers compensation insurance is a mandatory protectionRead more…
Posts Tagged: Kane County
Lint is not your dryer’s friend
If you’re not hanging the laundry on the clothes line on these fine June days, improve the functioning and safety of your dryer by cleaning the dryer vent. The dryer vent is not the lint screen, which should be cleanedRead more…
Playing with fire
Some of us grill all year round, but for many of us, Memorial Day weekend is the beginning of the grilling season. A house fire or burn injury would certainly douse your weekend celebration. If you’re using your gas grillRead more…
Spring clean your rain gutters
A way to protect the investment in your home is to pay attention to the little things – like your rain gutters. According to the National Weather Service, cities in Kane County have gotten 1 to 2 inches ofRead more…
Looks like we’re in for a severe tornado season
As the month of May dawns, 2012 has already been a very active tornado season. According to the Storm Prediction Center, 416 preliminary tornado reports were made through April 9. Normal would be about 332. Of course, itRead more…
Does your insurance have what it takes?
When was the last time you reviewed what your insurance covers? If it’s been more than two years, it’s time to sit down with an experienced agent and determine if you have what you need and you need what youRead more…
Combat rising homeowners rates
Did your homeowners insurance increase this year? You’re not alone. According to Independent Agent Magazine, homeowners insurance premiums are expected to climb 4.5% to 5% on average nationwide, largely due to 2011 being a record-breaking year for natural disasters likeRead more…