ATLANTA INSURANCE ARTICLES

Check out these great articles about home, auto, business & other insurance

If you need a rental car after an accident, you'll need rental reimbursement coverage.

Does my Atlanta car insurance cover a rental car if I’m in an accident?

January 10, 2019

So, you’ve been in an accident, and you need to take your car to a mechanic or a collision center to be repaired. But there’s still tons of stuff you need to do that all depend on your car – you need to get to school or work, you need to get the kids to … Read more

It's important to get the right vacant home insurance to protect your house.

Do I need insurance for a vacant home in Atlanta?

January 8, 2019

Sometimes the housing market is hard when you’re trying to sell your home. Sometimes, you may need to move out of your house for an extended period of time. Regardless of your situation, you may need to leave your home for quite a while. Unfortunately, your regular home insurance usually won’t cover a home you’re … Read more

Your home's market value is different than its replacement cost.

What’s the difference between market value and replacement cost?

January 3, 2019

When you’re shopping for Atlanta home insurance, you may be tempted to go for the cheapest option. After all, you’re spending tons of money on your mortgage already. So, you may wonder if you can insure your home for its market value instead of its replacement cost. What’s the difference, anyway? What is market value? … Read more

If you're in a car accident, don't leave the scene.

What to do if you’re in a car accident in Atlanta

January 1, 2019

  Accidents – we’ve all seen too many of them (especially in Atlanta rush hour traffic). However, being in a car accident can be one of the scariest and most stressful situations you can be in. You want to make sure that you, your passengers, and the occupants of the other vehicle are all right … Read more

Auto insurance premiums have been rising lately.

5 reasons auto insurance premiums are rising

December 27, 2018

Over the past few years, the auto insurance market has been hardening. Policyholders have noticed this in the form of increased car insurance premiums (or expensive auto insurance premiums.) From about 2011 to 2016, insurers were competing against each other, and this competition led to a soft market in which car insurance prices were lower. … Read more

Here are some facts to know about Atlanta flood insurance.

7 things you need to know about Atlanta flood insurance

December 20, 2018

  Water is necessary for life, of course, but when it gets into your home it’s suddenly less about giving life and more about causing destruction. Water doesn’t have much regard for property or non-waterproof things that are in its way when it decides to flood. But that’s exactly why Atlanta flood insurance exists – to … Read more

If you have a cracked windshield, it's important to get it repaired.

Will Atlanta car insurance cover a cracked windshield?

December 18, 2018

Whether it’s a tink or a thump, it can be annoying at the very least to have a cracked windshield. “Whatever,” you may think, “it’s just a little crack. What’s the harm in leaving it there?” Thinking about the unexpected time it will take to repair the windshield and the cost of getting your windshield … Read more

Autonomous cars could have huge effects on car insurance.

Autonomous cars and auto insurance: What’s going to happen?

December 13, 2018

Everyone knows that one of the newest innovations with the brightest of futures is the self-driving car. Many car manufacturers have already delved into the arena of self-parking cars and cars with automatic braking systems. However, what happens when this same technology can actually take you from place to place? And how does it affect … Read more

Take care when you're night driving or when you're on the way home from work.

7 tips for driving at night and your winter commute in Atlanta

December 11, 2018

You may have noticed that you’re driving a bit more in the dark for your morning and afternoon commutes. Fall Daylight Savings Time can bring a little extra time to sleep in, but it can also help the night (and the sun) sneak up on you during your morning and afternoon drives.  Here are 7 … Read more

Prevent identity theft while you're online shopping.

Online shopping tips to protect yourself during the holiday season

December 6, 2018

From cyber-attacks to phishing scams to scammers, there are tons of ways that your information could be compromised during the holiday season. Just as holiday shopping has evolved a lot over the years, so have thieves evolved into hackers. As technologically savvy as you are when shopping for online deals, scammers have become even savvier … Read more

Make sure to avoid fire hazards when you decorate for the holidays.

11 tips for holiday decorating safety (and avoiding home insurance claims)

December 4, 2018

If you’re gearing up for the holidays, you’re probably already scheming how you want to decorate your Atlanta home. You’re thinking lights. You’re thinking lawn decorations. You’re thinking festive holiday cheer. It’s all starting to take form. But the thing is that holiday decorations can go horribly awry. We’ve got 11 holiday decorating safety tips … Read more

Check out these helpful home insurance terms.

Atlanta home insurance terms to know

November 29, 2018

Buying a new home can be a scary prospect. Sure, it’s great to finally have a place to call your own, but you want to make sure that everything is protected. In fact, most mortgage lenders will want you to have proof of home insurance before you buy the house. So, how do you know … Read more

It's important to get your car ready for the winter weather.

10 tips to prepare your car for another Atlanta winter

November 27, 2018

Okay, it’s true that Atlanta isn’t the coldest or most severe climate in the country as far as winters go. However, our winters can still get pretty cold. We even occasionally see snow! (Or, well, flurries.) Anyways, the point is that when a “winter weather event” swoops in, it can happen with little warning. That’s … Read more

You can offer voluntary benefits to your employees.

6 things you need to know about voluntary benefits

November 22, 2018

If you have a small business, you’re probably trying to make heads and tails of group health insurance. Which may be easier said than done. One aspect of group health insurance that you might be thinking about is voluntary benefits. What exactly are voluntary benefits? Should you offer them? How does it work? We’ll explain … Read more

Avoid these five Thanksgiving Day hazards.

5 common Thanksgiving Day hazards (and how to avoid them)

November 20, 2018

Thanksgiving is great. There’s delicious food, time with family and friends, and the bracing Atlanta autumn air. But the only thing is that Thanksgiving is actually more dangerous than it might appear at first glance. What could be so dangerous about a turkey, you might ask? Well, it’s not just the turkey. We’re going to … Read more