Many people underestimate the importance of liability insurance, thinking “It will never happen to me.” Be sure to talk with your agent about appropriate liability coverages for the type of work you do. Originally posted on Insurance Info & Safety Information, the following is an excerpt taken from the article, “Construction Contractors.” For more information,…
Originally posted on Insurance Info & Safety Information, the following is an excerpt taken from the article, “Construction Contractors.” For more information, please visit www.iii.org. What is a Floater? An installer’s floater covers all kinds of machinery and equipment during transit, installation and testing at the purchaser’s premises. Even building…
To celebrate 65 years in business we are throwing a party. We’re inviting past customers, current customers, future customers, friends, family, essentially the whole town, to celebrate with us because when there is something worth celebrating, we should. On Friday, May 10, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Curtis Insurance Agency, 25 N.…
Michigan governor Rick Snyder has proposed a change in Michigan’s auto insurance benefits that would change the current unlimited benefit to one having a cap of $1,000,000 for an individual. Today’s system requires a $175 per vehicle annual fee be paid to the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA) to pay for those most seriously injured…
Under Kelsey’s Law which went into effect on March 28, teen drivers in Michigan with a Level 1 or Level 2 license under the Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) program are prohibited from using a cell phone while driving. The law banning mobile phone use, called Kelsey’s Law, is named in honor of Kelsey…
Curtis Insurance and Oxford SADD Launch ‘W82TXT’ on March 19 at Oxford High School Curtis Insurance is partnering with Oxford High School’s Students Against Drunk Driving to launch W82TXT (Wait to Text). W82TXT is a community awareness campaign, encouraging drivers not to text while behind the wheel.
Tom Greenwood has an update in today’s Detroit News on the impact of Michigan’s motorcycle helmet law repeal. Total motorcycle fatalities are up from 2011, but at the same level as in 2010. The statistics show a large increase in fatalities from those not wearing helmets in 2012. But how many of those people would…
What do love and life insurance have in common? More than you might realize. The motivation behind purchasing life insurance is love: We buy it because we love people and want to protect them financially. Think of it as the ultimate act of enduring love. How so? Follow us this February on the blog, Facebook…
Snake Plissken had to fight through some tough challenges to Escape from New York. But you and your family can take a few steps to plan escape routes from your home in case of fire.
According to the National Fire Prevention Association, the leading cause of clothes dryer fires is the owner’s failure to keep them clean. Make sure you follow these basics: Keep the exhaust vent pipe clear of lint buildup; and make sure the outdoor vent is clear of obstructions. Many more great tips can be found in the…