Saturday, February 2, 2013

Tornado Safety 101


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Friday, February 1, 2013

5 Tips for Car Insurance Claims


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Wednesday, January 30, 2013

5 Simple Ways to Save on Auto Insurance


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/5%20simple%20ways%20to%20save%20on%20aut..." align="left" />Finding cheap auto insurance is a priority for most families in America. Fortunately, it is not as hard as you think. A few simple tips can help families to stay safe, and start saving more money each month. You probably do it with your telephone/in...

Wednesday, January 9, 2013

How to File a Life Insurance Claim


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/how%20to%20file%20a%20life%20insurance%2..." align="left" />Filing a life insurance claim can be an emotional and upsetting process. For those faced with filing a claim, they are also faced with the loss of a loved one. In the midst of funeral arrangements, burial expenses, and grief, the last thing that mour...

Monday, January 7, 2013

Most Affordable Car Insurance: And the Winner Is


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/states%20with%20cheapest%20car%20insuran..." align="left" />Despite losing the presidential election, Mitt Romney can still be proud of the affordable car insurance rates in his home state of of Massachusetts. As of 2011, Massachusetts held first place for the most affordable state when it comes to auto insur...

Key Person Insurance for Small Businesses


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What Determines Business Insurance Costs?


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/determining%20business%20insurance%20cos..." align="left" />Business insurance is one of the most important aspects of starting a company. Every small business owner needs insurance, but not all business insurance is created equal. While every business owner carries some type of liability, every business is d...

Most Affordable Car Insurance: And the Winner Is


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/states%20with%20cheapest%20car%20insuran..." align="left" />Despite losing the presidential election, Mitt Romney can still be proud of the affordable car insurance rates in his home state of of Massachusetts. As of 2011, Massachusetts held first place for the most affordable state when it comes to auto insur...

Tips for Holiday Fire Safety


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Tuesday, November 27, 2012

Preventing Deep Fried Disasters


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Sunday, November 18, 2012

The Worst Roads in the U.S.


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Thursday, November 8, 2012

Top 6 Insurance Policies You Probably Don't Need


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/insurance%20policies%20you%20don" align="left" />Insurance policies are designed to protect consumers from devastating loss. The idea with auto, health, home, and life insurance is to pay a little bit now to avoid paying a lot later. For some policies, the opposite is true and many consumers may fi...

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

How a DUI Affects Your Insurance Rates


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/how%20a%20dui%20affects%20your%20insuran..." align="left" />According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, in 2010 there was an alcohol-related traffic fatality in the United States every 51 minutes. Driving under the influence of alcohol can have serious consequences and penalties, not to m...

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Understanding Deductibles


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Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Home Insurance and Firearms Coverage


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/insurance%20for%20firearms.jpg" align="left" />When you review your home owner’s insurance policy, chances are the coverage for personal belongings often tops over $100,000. This seems to be plenty, right? Think again. Is Your Homeowners Insurance Enough? What many homeowner’s don&...

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Insuring Collectibles


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Saturday, September 29, 2012

4 Ways to Make Your Business More Eco-Friendly and Save


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/make%20your%20business%20more%20eco%20fr..." align="left" />Going green on the road may help reduce auto insurance costs, building and maintaining a green home can decrease homeowners insurance and now maintaining green habits can help with business owners insurance. Insurers have been increasing incentives f...

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Go Green And Save On Your Homeowners Insurance


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/go%20green%20and%20save%20on%20home%20in..." align="left" />From energy efficient windows to energy star appliances and solar panels, homeowners are looking for ways to decrease their bills and increase the efficiency of their homes. Going green in your home can help your pocketbook, your insurance rates, and...

Thursday, September 13, 2012

Top 10 Ways to Save by Going Green in Your Business


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Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Going Green on Auto Insurance


www.ClaudeReynoldsInsurance.com/Blog/green%20auto%20insurance.jpg" align="left" />Going green seems to be the trend these days. To some, it is filling up a recycling bin. To others, it is using both sides of the paper, or going with paperless billing. Still others focus on alternative energy or saving gas mileage. For those who ar...

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Protecting Your Home Business


It is estimated that there are as many as 36 million home-based businesses in the United States, and that number is expected to grow rapidly. Whether you are repairing bicycles out of your garage, or running a daycare center in the basement, everyone...

Monday, August 27, 2012

Traveling Abroad? Consider Medical Insurance


Getting sick on vacation can definitely ruin your plans, but being hospitalized while abroad can be financially devastating. U.S. News and World Report reported a story in 2008 of Trish Watlington who ended up in a hospital in Tortola while on a sail...

Friday, August 24, 2012

Life Insurance for Kids?


The purpose of life insurance is to replace a wage-earner’s income, so is it worth it to provide life insurance for someone who is not currently working? What about life insurance for your children? For some parents, life insurance for their ...

Friday, August 10, 2012

Insuring Your Classic Car


Many consumers may be surprised to know that insuring a classic car is not just another auto policy. Insuring classic and specialty cars depends entirely on how the owner intends to use the car. Before you sign on the dotted line, it’s importan...

Thursday, August 2, 2012

Most Expensive States for Homeowners Insurance


The Andersons just moved to Idaho, they called their insurance company to confirm their new homeowners policy and were shocked when they learned their policy for a 4,000 sq. foot home was under $500/year. Mr. Hudson lives in a similar sized home in T...