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,…
DetailsOriginally 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…
DetailsTo 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.…
DetailsMichigan 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…
DetailsUnder 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…
DetailsNow that the weather is changing, you may be thinking of purchasing a new car. I know, I know, we live in Michigan, and it doesn’t feel like spring today. But be positive, spring is around the corner and if you are thinking of a new family car purchase here are some tips from Insurance Information Institute (iii) on what features to…
DetailsCurtis 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.
DetailsWe have experienced many natural disasters in the past several years, which is a contributing factor to our raising cost of home insurance. We at Curtis Insurance Agency have helped our clients with claims on their homes where trees have fallen through the roof, lightening struck the home, wind damage to shingles and siding, sump pumps have failed during heavy rains. These…
DetailsTom 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…
DetailsJewelry is a popular gift for Valentine’s Day. Keep in mind that your standard home insurance policy includes a limitation on the amount of coverage for jewelry – as low as $1,500 to cover all of your jewelry. Scheduling jewelry on your home insurance policy can greatly increase your peace of mind and give you…
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