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Here are some tips to protect your Christmas Tree:

Keep the tree watered

Choose a freshly cut tree. You can tell if the tree has been cut for a long time by bouncing the trunk on the ground. If needles fall off the tree, it’s been sitting too long and will be a fire hazard.

Do not place your tree near a heat register or heat source like a fireplace.

Do not block doorways or exits.

Turn the lights off when you leave or go to bed.

Test the lights to be sure they are all working to prevent and electrical short.

Do not overload your electrical outlets.

Do not connect more than 3 strands of lights together, unless the package says that it is safe.

If you have an artificial tree, choose one that is fire resistant. This may not always mean the tree can not catch fire, but if it does, it will be more easily extinguished.

Taking just a few extra steps and precautions will help protect your home and family this time of year. We hope that you all have a safe and blessed Christmas Season!

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Unveiling the Secrets to Getting the Best Coverage for Your RV

Posted on June 22, 2019August 14, 2023 by Shield Insurance Agency

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ATVs, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, etc… All of these recreational vehicles can be risky to operate for the riders, passengers, and those around them. They are also very fun and one of the perks of living in a state where it snows!!! Thankfully, you can insure these recreation vehicles as you would an automobile.

Just like an auto insurance policy, on a recreational vehicle policy, you would receive:

Bodily Injury Liability
Uninsured/Underinsured motorist
Either Medical pay or Medical benefits coverage
Physical damage (comprehensive & collision) — optional
Roadside – optional
Carried contents and Accessories – optional

A lot of these coverages are only available on an ATV or RV policy. For instance, if you decide to not insure your snowmobile in the summer with at least storage coverage, and the garage that it is in burns down, your homeowner’s policy will not cover it! OR, what if you or your passenger are hurt after having an accident on your ATV, you may have NO coverage for those medical bills!

Recreational vehicles aren’t always covered

Did you know that not every insurance company will allow you to insure recreational vehicles such as ATVs, snowmobiles, dirt bikes, etc… on your homeowner’s policy? Did you also know that coverage on a homeowner’s policy is very much lacking in comparison to a separate ATV/RV policy?

Lately, I have been hearing that quite a few banks have been suggesting clients insure their newly purchased recreational vehicles on their homeowner’s policy so they don’t have to purchase another separate policy. Not only may that person be out of luck depending on the company, but most companies only offer liability coverage and/or physical damage coverage. No roadside, no uninsured/underinsured motorist, no medical coverage if injured in an accident, and there tend to be more exclusions than your typical ATV/RV policy.

Generally speaking, depending on driving history and what type of recreational vehicle is owned, insurance policies for them tend to run cheaper and they are always worth the money.

It can get confusing, but give our office a call. We are here to help and will make it all seem pretty simple. 616.896.4600