Does My Insurance Cover Tornado Damage?
Few weather events can cause sudden, widespread damage like a tornado. From broken tree limbs and flying debris to houses lifted from their foundations, these violent storms are sometimes powerful enough to destroy entire neighborhoods in a matter of minutes. The...
Spring Home Maintenance
🌷Spring is here! 🌸 After a long dark and cold winter, the bright sun and warm winds of the spring are a breath of fresh air! The only downside? All that sunlight helps you see your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks, and dead plants in the flower beds....
SAFE DRIVING MEANS SAVING MONEY
Do you want to save money on your auto insurance by driving safely? Most companies are using car telematic programs to do so. Car telematic programs are wireless devices that communicate with each other. In the world of auto insurance, this means that insurers collect...
Homeowners Insurance Facts
When you decide you want to buy your first home, homeowners insurance may not be the first thing you think about. However, most mortgage lenders require you to have homeowners insurance before they will approve your loan. There are a few things you should know about...
What is Employment Practices Liability Insurance?
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) covers businesses against claims by workers that their legal rights as employees of the company have been violated. The number of lawsuits filed by employees against their employers has been rising. While most suits are...
Hiring a Contractor for Home Updates
If you own a home, then chances are at some point you will need to hire someone to do repair work on your home. Â At First Choice Insurance Professionals we know that hiring a contractor or handyman to perform work on your home often comes with risks. Below are nine...
Christmas Light Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Strands of sparkling holiday lighting make your home feel merry and bright, especially on a gloomy December day. However, if installed incorrectly, they have the potential to damage your home or electrical system. Before you grab your ladder and boxes of lights,...
Thanksgiving Safety Check
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the dinner table in the company of family and friends and be thankful for all that you have. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with unattended cooking as the leading contributing factor. Keep your holiday full...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is a beautiful time of year. The air is cool and crisp, and the leaves are changing colors. As homeowners, it can also be a very busy time of year! Take advantage of the moderate weather to repair any damages to your home before the first frost sets in. Taking...
Do Stay-at-Home Parents Need Life Insurance?
One of the primary reasons to buy life insurance is to help replace your income if you have loved ones who count on you for financial support. But if you’re not working at a paying job, should you even bother getting coverage? In a word, yes. Because couples often...