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Driving in winter weather can sometimes be a scary proposition. Be prepared by following these tips for driving in snow. Every year, 24% of crashes caused by weather happen on snowy or icy roads. Snow and ice can cause your vehicle to lose control and slip or slide. You can prevent this dangerous scenario by knowing how […]

Don’t Be a Griswold: Here Are 5 Important Christmas Safety Tips Nothing says Christmas like decorations, cookies and presents. To ensure that your family has the best holiday ever, here are some Christmas safety tips! One of the best ways to get into the Christmas spirit is to set up the tree and lights. Whether […]

Winter is upon us, and that means some potential dangers in and around your home. These 5 smart winter safety tips will help keep you out of trouble. Winter weather can be brutal and if your home isn’t properly prepared for it, you’ll end up spending a lot of money on repairs and urgent fixes. The […]

Thanksgiving is one of the biggest cooking holidays of the year. But if you aren’t careful, it’s a day when many people suffer accidents or injuries due to careless cooking practices or activities. In fact, the National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) estimated in 2015 that it responded to 1,760 cooking fires alone! That led them to release a […]

For children, nothing compares to the excitement and mystique of Halloween. Kids can’t wait for the sun to go down so they can put on their costumes and hit the streets. Unfortunately, Halloween doesn’t come without some risks. Kids are four times more likely to be struck by a car on October 31 than on […]

Rising rivers, torrential rains, and unpredictable weather have Iowans watching the news a little more closely. As we head into spring, summer, and eventual rainfall that comes with it, we’re left wondering whether our homes are at risk. Don’t wait until the storm clouds roll in to wonder, “Does homeowners insurance cover flooding?” Know if […]

4 Reasons To Get Life Insurance If You’re An Entrepreneur Are you an entrepreneur? You probably think that life insurance is not necessary for your business. After all, how could something like life insurance benefit your company? Trust us, it can help you on so many levels. Since self-employed businesses lack the pre-packaged security of a […]

You haven’t had a ticket in years. You have never filed a claim. You live in a state which ranks 46th in premium costs. So, why is your auto insurance going up? If it’s not you, then what is it? Why are auto insurance rates in Iowa increasing? Safer Cars, Riskier Drivers You are not […]

The holiday season is in full swing and with so much on your mind – Decorations! Gift buying! Parties! – it’s easy to overlook safety precautions. Yet it is important to keep safety on your mind, too, because potential dangers could put a damper on this season of joy and happiness. Here are some tips […]

Why offer a retirement plan in the construction industry? Certain industries are traditionally thought of as ones that have hard working employees that work for their current paycheck and if they want to save for the future it falls fully on the shoulders of the employee.  In recent years, the trends have been changing.  Owners […]