Prevent Your Pipes From Freezing Prevent your pipes from freezing by opening cabinet doors below sinks to allow heat from the home to circulate. Prevent your pipes from freezing by disconnecting all gardening hoses and install covers on all outside faucets. Prevent your pipes from freezing by wrapping pipes nearest exterior walls and in […]
December 9, 2013
Saving 5 cents a gallon on gas is great. But, if you have to drive 20 minutes to get to the station, is it really a savings? If a deal costs you valuable time, it’s not a deal at all. The same holds true with auto insurance. Bargain-basement policies can gobble up your […]
November 22, 2013
For Prospective Encompass Customers – Things you should know! If, like many of us, you use the Internet to learn more about the companies you do business with, you know it’s full of information – some of it accurate, some of it not so much. But when you’re looking for information about the company that’s […]
November 6, 2013
Winter Storms, Freezing and Icy Conditions. Learn How to Be Prepared for Winter Weather Winter weather brings along with it a number of risks. Winter storms bring wind, snow and icy conditions that can damage your home and auto. Cold can cause pipes to burst, frost swells and other damage. Heating your home […]
October 29, 2013
Get Smart about Home Fire Safety Home. It’s the place where you expect to feel safe. But more fire deaths and injuries occur in the home than in any other place. Don’t underestimate the danger of home fire. Follow home fire safety tips and make sure your family is in the know when it comes […]
October 25, 2013
Prepare your home for cooler days ahead. Fall foliage is beautiful, but not when it builds up in your gutters! Take these tips into account during the cool autumn months. Have your furnace cleaned and inspected annually by a qualified technician. Keep flammable materials, including all lawn and power equipment, away from water heaters and […]
October 11, 2013
Quote a Safeco Package: Homeowners + Auto, Homeowners + Auto + Umbrella: When an insured has both an auto and a home policy with Safeco, they can receive a sizable premium decrease. Adding an umbrella policy qualifies them for an additional discount, which is triggered by cross referencing the additional Safeco policy numbers entered. Ask […]
September 24, 2013
Accident Checklist • Get help for the injured. • Call the police. Remain at the scene of the accident. • Warn oncoming traffic. Set hazard lights and flares. • Try to remain calm. • Do not admit fault. • Exchange names, addresses, phone numbers, makes of vehicles, driver’s and vehicle license numbers, and insurance company/policy […]
September 18, 2013
Personal property replacement cost coverage Applies to: home, condo and renters insurance. Your home is filled with furniture, clothes, sports equipment, and other items that mean a lot to you. Personal property replacement cost coverage will help pay for the actual cost to replace your personal belongings that are lost, stolen or destroyed as a […]
September 6, 2013
You Live in Hail Country. Learn How to Be Prepared for a Hailstorm. Hailstorms don’t last long, but they pack a real punch. Every year, hail causes nearly $1 billion in damages, mostly to roofs and cars. You can save hundreds of dollars and hours of cleanup by making sure you understand your coverage and […]
August 16, 2013