What’s That Weird Sound That Happens When I Open My Car Window?
Posted: May 4, 2022
What’s That Weird Sound That Happens When I Open My Car Window?You’re driving down the highway and decide to let in a bit of fresh air. You roll down one of your windows, and suddenly it’s like a freight train is running right next to your car. The overwhelming, rhythmic “thumping” sound feels like it’s about to blow out your eardrums. We’ve all experienced it. But what is it? That’s wind buffeting ‒ a loud and...
How to Travel Safely with Travel Insurance
Posted: May 1, 2022
How to Travel Safely with Travel InsurancePlanning a trip? We all look forward to trips to other states or countries or enjoying a cruise. You may not consider “What if something goes wrong?” but life can throw a curveball, and travel insurance can save the day when it does. What is Vacation Travel Insurance? Vacation travel insurance protects you when you visit another state or country. It is structured to help...
Monitored Driving
Posted: May 1, 2022
In 1998, Progressive Insurance became the first automotive carrier to use what’s called telematics to track its policyholders’ driving habits, and other major insurers followed suit. According to The Idaho National Laboratory, telematics are defined as a “combination of computer science, telecommunications,and vehicles, with the goal of controlling a vehicle or collecting vehicle data.” Many car insurers offer policyholders the opportunity to have a telematics...
High Wind Advisory: What to Do Next
Posted: April 27, 2022
High Wind Advisory: What to Do NextWhen you think of storms that can cause wind damage, your mind might jump to recovering from a tornado or prepping for a hurricane. But it doesn’t always take an extreme weather event for high winds to damage your home or car. The National Weather Service issues a “high wind warning” when winds are sustained at speeds of 40 miles per hour or above. And...
6 Mortgage Protection Myths Debunked
Posted: April 22, 2022
6 Mortgage Protection Myths DebunkedBuying a home is one of life’s most significant, and expensive, milestones. When you find the ideal property, you will be required to jump through several hoops to get a mortgage. Some home buyers are required to purchase mortgage insurance, while others choose to purchase mortgage life insurance – there are two distinct products. Before investing in any mortgage protection insurance, get the facts and...