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Lightning Safety Tips

Written By Charlotte Insurance on June 8, 2017. It has 0 comments.

It’s summer, and here in Charlotte we’re not strangers to summer storms and lightning. But lately, the storms have been wilder than usual. Houses have been blown apart from lightning strikes. Trees fell on homes and across the road. Cows needed rescuing from barns.

The weather is getting more severe, and lighting strikes are a very real threat. What you were told as a kid about staying safe in bad weather is still true today. Since it’s easy to get complacent and think we’re always safe in our homes or cars, you may need a reminder about what to do when a summer storm arrives. Here are some tips to stay safe from lightning.

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Insurance Primer For Grads

Written By Charlotte Insurance on June 6, 2017. It has 0 comments.

Congratulations on making it through school and graduating college! Whether you’re going on for another degree or you’re entering the working world, some parts of your life are about to get real – and fast. If you haven’t already done it before, you’ve got to figure out this “adult” thing. Part of that is about insurance. It’s something your parents have worried about for years, and now it’s your turn.

Insurance doesn’t have to be stressful, not if you know a few things. We’re here to help. Okay, college grad, here’s your insurance primer for this new phase in your life.

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A Blast from the Past

Written By Charlotte Insurance on June 1, 2017. It has 0 comments.

Back in 2007, Charlotte Business Journal did a piece about our growing agency. You can view the original, or read the article below.

We’ve come a long way!

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The Best Times to Review your Insurance

Written By Charlotte Insurance on May 30, 2017. It has 0 comments.

Buying insurance probably feels like a one and done deal. You pick a policy and as long as you pay your premiums on time, you don’t have to think about it again – until you realize you’re paying too much or your policy doesn’t cover a claim. Too many people treat their insurance this way. They miss out on adding new coverage or removing old coverage as their life progresses. They either pay too much or don’t have the insurance they need, when they need it.

There’s a better way. When certain things happen in your life, you need to call your insurance agent to make sure you have the right type and/or amount of insurance coverage. Here are the big life changes that warrant a call.

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Your Auto Insurance Lapsed – Now What?

Written By Charlotte Insurance on May 18, 2017. It has 0 comments.

You know you need auto insurance, but the premiums were too high one month. You skipped a payment and now your policy has been cancelled. Your former provider won’t sell you a new policy. When you call around, you find out there are penalties for lapsed coverage.

What does that mean, and how do you fix it? Here’s what you need to know about lapsed auto insurance coverage.

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Home Organization 101

Written By Charlotte Insurance on May 16, 2017. It has 0 comments.

A clean and organized house is a happy house. Or, at the very least, a less stressed house because no one can find their shoes, you nearly tripped walking up the stairs, and you can’t find your keys.

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Avoid Distractions Out on the Road

Written By Charlotte Insurance on May 11, 2017. It has 0 comments.

At this point, you’ve probably heard a million times about the dangers of cellphone use and texting while you’re driving. It’s a deadly distraction when you’re behind the wheel and a product of the time we live in. But those aren’t the only causes for danger when you’re on the road. From loud music to getting lost in thought, there are plenty of distractions for you that can be dangerous and lead to accidents.

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Children & Boat Safety

Written By Charlotte Insurance on May 11, 2017. It has 0 comments.

You can’t wait to get the kids out on the boat this summer. They can’t wait either. It’s fun. It’s freeing. And you worked hard to have this opportunity.

Have you taken precautions to keep your children safe, though?

As they get older, you may have less to worry about, but as a parent, wanting to keep our kids safe never goes away. Out on the boat, no matter how old they are, is no different. Take a look at our tips for keeping your kids safety when you take them out on the boat this summer.

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Hurricane Preparedness Week (5/7 – 5/13)

Written By Charlotte Insurance on May 9, 2017. It has 0 comments.

The time to get ready for a hurricane isn’t when you’re in the cone of uncertainty and you’re not sure where the storm will land. You need to get ready long before hurricane season begins. That’s June 1, if you didn’t know.

That’s why Hurricane Preparedness Week is so important. The more you can do now, the better off you’ll be if and when a storm makes landfall.

Here’s what you need to do.

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11 Spring Landscaping Tips

Written By Charlotte Insurance on April 26, 2017. It has 0 comments.

For some people, spring means throwing off the thick coats, getting outside, and enjoying the warmer weather. But for other people, it means dusting off the pruning shears, the shovel, and your garden hose. They can’t wait to feel the moist soil under their fingers, get a little sun on the back of the neck while bent over the plant beds, or prune and weed their yard back into shape.

If this is you, take a look at our list of spring landscaping tips to help you get your yard ready for spring.

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