What Makes Rates So High? You’ve heard the stories… insurance costs more for males than females; you pay higher rates the younger you are; single people pay more than married couples… And the majority of this is true! This guide will help you understand what factors are considered, and provide tips you can use to reduce your […]
Insurance after high school… You did it. You graduated. Now life begins! Along with these new beginnings come new responsibilities – college, trade school, full-time jobs, renting, owning homes & cars, medical bills, etc. So what do you REALLY need to worry about right now? Let’s figure it out! Could any of these scenarios apply […]
What is a paramedical exam? If you have ever applied for a Life Insurance policy, then you may have heard of a paramedical (paramed) exam. A paramed exam is an exam done by a medical professional and is used to gather data about your medical history and current medical status. They may take measurements, like […]
Scammers Are Impersonating Insurance Companies & Agents Recently, a customer of ours was contacted by a scammer who was impersonating an insurance company representative. The scammer insisted the customer’s policy was going to cancel if they did not pay (over the phone) immediately. Thankfully, this raised a red flag with the customer. They contacted their […]
It’s not what you are thinking – In fact, I dare say you’d never guess. A few years ago, I brought home Jackson – a lively, mischievous, and adorable blue-heeler puppy! He got along great with the kids, the cats, the chickens, and his older brother Willy. He would also turn out to be a […]
“We don’t need flood insurance, we don’t live by a lake”, “We are up on a hill, we don’t need flood insurance” or “It will never happen where we live”. I hear these answers a lot when the question of flood insurance is brought up. As we’re getting to the end of winter, the spring months are right […]
What you should know about flood insurance You’ve probably heard this horror story before — someone loses a home due to a flood and learns after the fact that standard homeowners insurance doesn’t cover flood damage. At Town & Country Insurance we want you to be educated about all of the risks you may […]
Ah, Valentine’s Day… when love is in the air. Well, love and a few other things, such as chocolates, romantic dinners, candy hearts that say “Be Mine” – and, of course, jewelry. It’s exciting to receive jewelry from a loved one — or to give it as a gift. Not to mention romantic. But if […]
A New Year’s resolution: Do away with ice dams Winter in Minnesota is also the season for ice dams.If your home’s roof has developed these frozen outgrowths in past winters, then the new year may be a good time to make a resolution to take action to save yourself from costly home repairs.To help […]
