Spring is almost here, and people all across Ashland, Wisconsin, are preparing to complete important projects in and around the home. To get ready for these projects, homeowners may attend home and garden shows, read magazines or visit local home improvement stores for inspiration. Although spring projects can increase the value of your home and make it a more enjoyable …
Renting Your Home to Others
Renting your home through a rental service like Airbnb or VRBO may be a way to make some extra money. However, it can also be a risky business. In fact, many insurance agents would warn their clients against using these rental services. However, if you decide to list your property on one of these services, you need to know whether insurance …
How to Insure a Vacant, Unoccupied, or Seasonal Home
Do you have a seasonal home, or are you planning on leaving your primary residence for an extended period of time? It’s wise to consider what these things might mean for your insurance status. Even though it’s not well-known, it’s a universal truth that insurance companies do not continue to insure homes that are left unoccupied or vacant. This is generally because …
The Independent Insurance Agent
Researching various types of insurance and purchasing policies is not most people’s idea of a fun time. Still, insurance is serious business. And having the right policies remains one of the most important parts of protecting your family and your finances. When disaster strikes, you want to know that you’re covered. So how can you make the insurance process easier, …
Driving at Night
When you’re driving around Bibon Swamp or Bad River Reservation at night, the roads can be dark and lonely. To some extent, this can be a peaceful drive as it’s just you and nature with hardly any other cars. But the darkness itself also creates a safety challenge. People simply don’t see as well in the dark. It’s common sense …
Beware of Storm Chasers
The most important thing to do after a tornado or large thunderstorm event is to make sure your family is safe. Next, check for any immediate hazards and secure your home. Finally, make plans to assess and repair any damage. How to Recover After a Severe Storm Hits Your Neighborhood First thing’s first: If anyone is injured, contact medical assistance …
Car Insurance for Food Delivery or Rideshare
If you’re like most of us, you probably enjoy all the new convenient services that have hit the market over the last few years. Need a ride to the airport? Contact Uber or Lyft. No time for grocery shopping? There are Instacart and Shipt. Want a tasty lunch, but you have to work? Doordash, Grubhub, or your favorite local restaurant …
Why You Need Liability Insurance
If you own a vehicle, you most likely know that you need to purchase certain types of insurance coverage to protect yourself on the road. In fact, the state of Wisconsin even requires drivers to purchase a minimum amount of property damage and bodily injury liability coverage. However, these are not the only types of insurance you need to be properly protected. …
What to Do When You Have a Car Accident
If you have just been involved in a car accident, it is only natural to feel overwhelmed. Whether or not you are at fault for the accident, there are specific steps you should take to protect yourself after the incident occurs. Follow the tips below for the best results. 1. Stop and deal with the Matter Leaving the scene of …
How to Find Affordable Auto Insurance
If you live in Wisconsin, finding affordable Auto Insurance is possible. Unfortunately, it isn’t always easy, especially when there are so many variables that affect how much you pay in premiums each month. Some things are within your control, while other things are outside of your control, and navigating the ins and outs of it all can be tricky. That’s the bad …









