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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Common Moving Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Moving is stressful; there’s no way around that fact. But, with careful planning and budgeting, you can make the chore much easier to manage, both physically and emotionally. Let’s look at four mistakes that people commonly make when moving and ways to avoid making them yourself.  READ MORE >>

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Monday, January 2, 2023

Why Older Cars Still Need Car Insurance

If you don’t have the appropriate car insurance, then you might be opening yourself up to a lot of costly liabilities if you ever experience a wreck or other driving hazard. Your policy isn’t meant to protect just the car itself. It is designed to protect you as the vehicle’s owner or driver. READ MORE >>

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Friday, December 2, 2022

When Does Farm Insurance Pay Out?

When you have to file a claim on your farm insurance policy, you will go through a similar process as you normally would for a typical commercial insurance policy. This process generally includes calling your insurance agent to file the claim and providing details about the event and your losses.  READ MORE >>

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

Who Should Carry Builders Risk Insurance?

Builders risk is an insurance specialized for dangers that specific industries face. This insurance covers property under construction against incidents with fire, lightning, hail, theft, vandalism and other dangers. Property possibly covered beneath a builders risk policy includes the buildings or structures themselves, materials, supplies and equipment. READ MORE >>

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Friday, October 7, 2022

Does Your Accounting Firm Need Professional Liability Insurance?

Professionals in the financial industry—accountants, CPAs, tax professionals and more—are in the unique situation of being responsible for the gains or losses of clients. With the responsibility of other people’s money on your shoulders, you have to be on top of your game at all times. READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

High-Value Home Insurance Vs. Standard Home Insurance

If you own a high-value home, securing a high-value home insurance policy may be a wise decision. It offers additional benefits when compared to a standard home insurance policy and can cover your investment more completely.  The team at Akin & Associates in Decatur, Alabama, can help you decide if high-value home insurance is right for you. READ MORE >>

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Friday, August 5, 2022

Five Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Life Insurance

There's no perfect way to determine how much term life insurance you need. However, when you consider your current and expected future needs, you can make good estimates. Here are five questions to consider when determining how much coverage you want:  How old am I now? READ MORE >>

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Thursday, July 7, 2022

Avoiding Employee Injuries in Your Seasonal Business

We’ve all heard that spring is a time to start fresh. It’s the growing season, and everywhere life is reawakening. During this time, many businesses explore seasonal ventures. They often prove very profitable additions to normal operations.   READ MORE >>

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Friday, June 3, 2022

What Is a Certificate of Liability Insurance Form?

When seeking business insurance, business owners are often told how important it is to get liability coverage. This type of coverage protects your business in the event that a client, vendor or other third party holds the business responsible for harming them in some way.   READ MORE >>

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

When Do I Need Commercial Auto Insurance?

As an individual who drives a car, you know that every vehicle on the road must be insured in accordance with state laws. The same goes for vehicles that are owned, rented or leased by businesses. From making deliveries to making sales calls, any vehicle that is used for business purposes will require commercial auto insurance. READ MORE >>

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