It’s hard to overstate the importance of having working smoke detectors in your home. They provide an early warning of fire and, by law, are required in every dwelling. They are also a requirement of most home insurance policies. In 2009-2013, however, two out of five (38%) home fire deaths resulted from fires in which...
July 4th Events
With July 4th – which marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence, just four days away, have you cemented your plans for the evening? Perhaps you’ll be among the reported 44.2 million Americans traveling 50 miles or more away from home to honor the red, white and blue? There are a number of July...
Save Lives! Prevent Distracted Driving!
The term ‘distracted driving’ is used to describe any activity that takes the driver’s attention away from the road. Behaviors such as smoking, using electronic devices, eating and drinking, programming navigational systems, and adjusting the audio or climate controls puts your life and the lives of others in danger. In 2015, distracted driving related crashes...
Rental Insurance | A Smart Investment
You don’t need to own your home to benefit from insurance. Frequently Asked Rental Insurance Questions Can I afford rental insurance? The average rental insurance policy in the U.S. is only $190. This breaks down to a little more than $15 per month or the cost of three Grande Caramel Macchiatos. When you consider the...
Car Emergency Kit Essentials
Imagine, you’re driving on a lonely, dark road when suddenly your car becomes difficult to control. Managing to safely ease the car to the side of the road, you turn on your hazards, and get out to investigate. If the problem is a flat tire, and you’re prepared with a well-stocked emergency kit as well...
Travel Safety Tips for the Holidays
from your friends at Hegarty-Haynes Insurance, Inc! The holiday season has officially arrived, and with it, the busiest travel season of the year. Many will hit the open road and skies over the course of the next month, because as we all know, no holiday would be complete without being in the company of friends...
Halloween Prank-Proofing Tips
With Halloween just a few short days away, the streets will soon be filled with Superheroes, Princesses, Zombies, Ghosts, and more looking for treats. Halloween, however, isn’t just for kids or treats. Teenage and, yes even adult, pranksters also fill the streets looking to deal out a few tricks. If you’d like to prank-proof your...
Activity Trackers and Life Insurance
Would you consider sharing the data from your activity tracker? A Win-Win Situation 1 in 5 American adults use a wearable activity tracker to monitor calories burned, active minutes, heart rate, sleep, steps, water intake, and more. Of these, 65 percent are willing to share the data from their activity tracker – whether it is...
Can Dogs Affect Your Home Insurance?
Bringing a new animal home is both exciting and adventurous. But with fluffy coats and puppy eyes comes a whole lot of responsibility. Responsibility that starts with notifying your homeowners (or renters) insurance carrier of your new animal’s arrival. Here’s why this is important. Bark, Just the Facts, Bark According to 2012 statistics, provided by...
2016 4th of July Celebrations
Do you know what you’re doing for the 4th of July? There is no shortage of spectacular events taking place in Arizona. For those yearning to experience some wonderful fun, here are some of Valley’s best 4th of July Celebrations, for this year; 2016. Chandler: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Monday, July 4th Tumbleweed Park |...