Did you know there’s a way to protect your credit file from fraudulent inquiries, giving you more say in who can access your reports and when? It won’t even cost you anything to take this […]

Home ownership is a big responsibility. When you take into account the interior and exterior maintenance for which an owner is responsible, on top of the daily chores, owning a home merits a lot of […]

Futuristic features aren’t just for luxury vehicles anymore. Many high-tech additions are now offered as standard options in all kinds of cars, which means it’s important to stay on top of these developments and their […]

Just as with real estate values, location rules when it comes to homeowners insurance costs. According to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the average annual U.S. premium was $842 in 2015, the most recent […]

Do you ever feel confused by the finer points of homeowners insurance (or any other insurance-related topic)? You’re not alone. The most familiar terms also tend to be the most commonly misunderstood. If you want […]

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John Pratt is our November 2016 “Refer a Friend” winner! He received a $75 gift card to the River Birch Lodge.  Every month we draw a name from the list of folks that refer their […]

Fletcher Wilson is interviewed by Veronica White of WXII 12 News this past weekend with regard to the possibility of insurance carriers raising rates to compensate for increased claims activity due to higher utilization caused […]

Homeowners insurance rates are on the rise in NC.  If you have not already experienced a rate hike, you are likely to see one at your next renewal.  According to the latest data from the […]

Employers skimping on their Workers’ Compensation Insurance got an unwelcome surprise in the last 18 months: a knock on the door from an investigator ready to charge them with a crime. Hundreds of others had […]

Each year about 1,000 fires/explosions occur in the U.S. with gas grills, causing injuries. Many of the accidents happen the first time a grill is ignited for the season or after the grill’s gas container is refilled […]

When the kids are out of the house and retirement is either on the horizon or has arrived, many people think about downsizing. Whether or not that’s true for you, it’s important to recognize that when […]