Beware of Post-Storm Scams How to Safely Hire a Contractor
Beware of Post-Storm Scams: How to Safely Hire a Contractor When a storm roars through, leaving a trail of damage in its wake, the last thing you want is another tempest—in the form of a scam contractor—knocking on your door. …
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Hail NOOOOO – What Now!
The recent hail and wind storm has left many of us assessing damages and planning repairs. As we navigate this process, it’s crucial to act wisely to protect ourselves from potential pitfalls and scams. Here’s a clear and concise guide …
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WEATHER RISK ISN’T SOMEONE ELSE’S PROBLEM TAKE AN UMBRELLA PEOPLE
WEATHER RISK ISN’T “SOMEONE ELSE’S PROBLEM,” SAYS TRIPLE-I – TAKE AN UMBRELLA, PEOPLE! Key Points: Ignorance of Weather Risk: 60% of homeowners admit to taking no steps to prepare for weather risks, despite the fact that it can affect everyone. …
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Buckle Up for a Wild Ride: Auto Insurance Payouts, Pandemic Twists, and the Road to Florida’s Costly Claims
DESPITE FEWER CLAIMS, PERSONAL AUTO INSURANCE PAYOUTS INCREASE Summary Climbing Claims Costs: Average claim payment per insured personal vehicle rose between 2002 and 2022, with higher payments more than offsetting declines in frequency. Roller Coaster Ride: A fun decline and …
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10 Tips to Avoiding Fraud After a Storm
10 Tips to Avoiding Fraud After a Storm By Shannon Butler We have all seen examples of support for those affected by weather related disasters. We wish that was the case 100% of the time. But sadly, as those affected …
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Storm Damage Resources
Storm Damage Resources By Shannon Butler Here in Minnesota and our neighboring states, the month of May is known for beautiful spring flowers. Alas, it is also one of the most active months for tornados and the start to our …
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Driving in Fog Safely
Fog can be one of the most dangerous weather conditions for both new and experienced drivers. Fog has the potential to reduce visibility significantly, so it is critical that drivers stay focused on the road in order to stay …
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Renewal Reviews and Rate Increases
At Butler & Associates Insurance Agency we are dedicated to quality service. A large part of the service is making sure that you are receiving the best insurance plan for the best possible price. Unfortunately we cannot control when …
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Yesterday was travel day for Bill. We had a ton of claims.
Top tips for Claims From The President of Butler & Associates Bill Butler When you get into an accident. Have the accident report brochure handy. Don’t have one? Don’t know what that is? Ask us! Get an estimate …
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Ice Dams & Spring Thaw
Well Winter 2019 is winding down but it is going out with a ROAR and not a whimper. We have another big snowstorm headed our way tomorrow but a warm up is in our future and that means the Spring …
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