Declaring Independence
Posted: February 20, 2019
Declaring IndependenceAccording to Merriam-Webster, some of the meanings of independent include “not subject to control by others; not affiliated with a larger controlling unit; not requiring or relying on something else; not contingent; not looking to others for one's opinions or for guidance in conduct; and, showing a desire for freedom.” We live in a society in which independence is highly sought after and valued in...
Protecting Yourself From Insurance Fraud
Posted: February 13, 2019
Protecting Yourself From Insurance FraudMurfreesboro is a university town approximately 35 miles from Nashville and connected by Interstate 840 to Franklin and Spring Hill. On the last weekend of January, it became the site of an increasing problem in America. According to local ABC-affiliate WKRN, a local man was driving his kids to church in his pickup truck when he stopped at a red light at a busy intersection...
Driving Through The Snow
Posted: February 4, 2019
Driving Through The SnowThe stereotype of Southerners and snow is not unfounded. Middle Tennessee doesn’t get much in the way of severe winter weather, but when it does, it’s a big deal. Four years ago, Brentwood, Franklin, Nashville, and surrounding areas, thanks to back-to-back snowstorms followed by freezing temperatures, saw a record ice accumulation of ¼ of an inch. The news teemed with reports of traffic accidents, property...
Preparing For Fall
Posted: October 1, 2018
Preparing For FallAutumn is the season of falling leaves, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all things pumpkin spice. As the temperature goes down, however, the propensity for accidents and other insurance claims goes up. Benjamin Franklin said, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” What the common accidents associated with fall, and what can you do to prevent them? Deer Last year, The Tennessee Highway Patrol...
Insuring Your Business
Posted: August 31, 2018
Insuring Your BusinessFor years now, experts have predicted that the brick-and-mortar store was going the way of the dinosaur thanks to the advent of online shopping. However, according to a recent study by Accenture, the traditional retail store is experiencing a renaissance, particularly among Millennials and Generation Z. Seventy-seven percent of that demographic polled said they preferred shopping in a regular store versus online. For all the...