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Do I Need Commercial Insurance if I Have a Home-Based Business?
The rapid expansion of technology and the gig economy has led to a surge in home-based businesses. From freelance graphic designers to e-commerce...
Breaking Down Your Mortgage Payment: Understanding Its Components
A mortgage payment consists of several key components, each serving a specific purpose in ensuring that homeowners meet their financial obligations....
Winter Emergency Car Kit Necessities
An emergency car kit is especially crucial during the winter months for several reasons. Roadside emergencies, visibility challenges, and delayed...
Understanding Renters Insurance Policies and Coverage Options
If you're a renter, you may wonder what renters insurance is and what it covers. Here is a breakdown of the basics of renters insurance policies and...
Renewal Home Insurance Process: A Comprehensive Guide
Home insurance is a vital aspect of protecting your home and investment. As your policy's expiration date approaches, it's essential to understand...
Why an Independent Insurance Agent is Essential for Your Coverage Needs
When it comes to securing the right insurance, the options can be overwhelming. From health to auto, home, and life insurance, choosing the right...
Commercial Property Insurance: What It Is, How It Works, Examples
What Is Commercial Property Insurance? Commercial property insurance is used to cover any commercial property. Commercial property insurance...
Fall Home Maintenance and Safety Checklist
As the leaves change and temperatures cool, it’s essential to prepare your home for the cozy months ahead. Here’s a comprehensive checklist to...
Tips For Effectively Filing Claims
Experiencing a loss can be stressful, frustrating and disheartening, but having insurance coverage will help alleviate the financial burden a loss...
CRASH-AVOIDANCE FEATURES COMPLICATE AUTO REPAIRS BUT STILL ARE VALUED
As more new vehicles become equipped with crash-avoidance features, some owners report significant issues with the technologies after repairs,...
Pet Safety: How to Keep Your Furry Friends Safe and Comfortable During the Summer
Summer is a fun time for humans and pets, but the rising temperatures can pose risks to our furry friends. Here are some essential tips to ensure...
Understanding Different Types of Home Insurance Policies
If you own a home, you may already know that home insurance is essential for protecting your investment. However, with so many different home...
What to Do If You Need to File a Home Insurance Claim
Experiencing damage or loss to your home can be a stressful situation. However, understanding the necessary steps to take when filing a home...
Smart Choices, Safe Roads: Options to Avoid DUI and Insurance Premium Increases
The consequences of driving under the influence (DUI) extend far beyond legal repercussions; they can significantly impact your auto insurance...
Chas S Ashley & Sons Insurance LOVES Insuring Your Life!
Life is the most precious gift and we love insuring yours! Chas S Ashley & Sons Insurance values every single one of our loyal clients and this...
Space Heater Safety
In the chillier months, space heaters become a go-to solution for warming up specific areas in our homes. While these portable devices offer...
The Benefits of Insulated Siding
Siding is not just about enhancing the curb appeal of your home; it also serves as a critical barrier against the elements. While traditional siding...
Choosing the Right Windows for Your Home
Windows are a vital element of your home, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes. They provide natural light, ventilation, and a connection...
Security Features to Consider for Entry Doors
The front door of your home is not just an entrance; it's also a critical component of your home's security. Ensuring the safety and security of...
Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
While most home owners know the importance of having smoke alarms, almost three out of five fire fatalities from 2014 to 2018 happened in properties...
Tips for Long-Term Care Insurance Planning
Unlike traditional health insurance, long-term care insurance is designed to cover long-term services and supports, including personal and custodial...
5 Questions Newlyweds Have About Life Insurance
Many exciting elements make up life as a newlywed, especially when you’re just coming off the thrill of a wedding and honeymoon. You may be looking...
Summer Travel Safety: Tips for Staying Safe and Secure While Traveling
Summer is a popular time for travel, whether it's a road trip, a beach vacation, or an international adventure. It's important to prioritize safety...
Spring Showers May Bring Home Hassles
After a cold, dark winter most people look forward to the sights and sounds of the spring. But with the warmer months also comes the potential for...
Freshen Up Your Home and Insurance Policies This Spring
The flowers are blooming, the birds are serenading, and the house still feels like it's stuck with the winter blues. Spring cleaning is a tradition...
Why You Need Condo Insurance
Are you contemplating buying a condominium but aren’t sure if you need condo insurance? While it’s not required by law in many states, most lenders...
Why It’s Important to Replace Your Roof for Your Homeowners Insurance
Whether it’s raining, hailing, or windy outside, your roof takes the brunt of all the harsh elements. However, if your roof has been neglected and...
Safe Driving in Winter Weather
Millions of Americans will be traveling this holiday season, and if it's anything like previous years, a lot of that travel will be on the road....
Contractors Insurance 101
There are many types of construction insurances intended to protect a property developer and other stakeholders throughout the stages of a...
Proper Chainsaw Safety & Operation
According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), there are about 36,000 injuries caused by chainsaws every year. Approximately 40 percent of all...
Pool Safety Tips for a Fun Summer
Let’s go SWIMMING! We are excited to spend summer in the water! Whether you’re at a lake, beach, or your own backyard pool, learning how to...
Smoke Alarm and Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips
While most homeowners know the importance of having smoke alarms, almost three out of five fire fatalities from 2014 to 2018 happened in properties...
Homeowners Insurance Facts
When you decide you want to buy your first home, homeowners insurance may not be the first thing you think about. However, most mortgage lenders...
Whole Life Insurance VS. Term Life Insurance
Shopping for life insurance may not be as fun as reading a good novel, but it is something everyone should do – sooner rather than later. There are...
Winterizing Your Home – Inside and Out!
With temperatures falling across many parts of the country, it’s a good time to start thinking of preparing your home for harsh winter conditions...
Tips to Prepare Your Car for Winter
Daylight Saving Time has ended, you’re digging out your boots, you crave comfort food… these are all sure signs that, in the words of everyone’s...
Fall Home Maintenance Checklist
Fall is a beautiful time of year. The air is cool and crisp and the leaves are changing colors. As homeowners, it can also be a very busy time of...
Routine Vehicle Maintenance
Cars are essential to our everyday lives. When you need to head to work or the market, you walk out to your car and expect it to start right up. To...
Critical Times in Life That You Need Life Insurance the Most
Life insurance is an important part of a responsible financial plan. While you should feel secure knowing it will be there to meet your financial...
What is Cyber Insurance and Why Do You Need it?
Cybersecurity insurance is a new and emerging industry. It has its origins in errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, a separate form of insurance...
Summer Party Safety: Tips for Hosting Safe and Fun Outdoor Gatherings
Summer is the perfect time to gather with friends and family for outdoor parties and celebrations. However, it's important to prioritize safety...
Hiring a Contractor for Home Updates
If you own a home, chances are at some point you will need to hire someone to do repair work. At Bender Hatch Insurance, we know that hiring a...
Grilling Tips for Safety
As the weather warms and summer returns, it’s time to GRILL! There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you...
Top Five Dangers to Your House
There are many common myths about potential dangers in and around the home that can keep some homeowners up at night. However, the gap between myth...
Restaurant Reopening
Here are some tips to prevent an accident or loss that could interrupt or delay your getting back to business: Exterior Ensure an exterior...
Office, Retail, and Salon Reopening
Here are some tips to prevent an accident or loss that could interrupt or delay your getting back to business: Exterior Ensure an exterior...
Commercial Auto Insurance On The Rise
Whether you are transporting tools to a worksite or delivering food to customers – companies of all kinds rely on safe and functioning vehicles to...
5 Defensive Driving Tips to Reduce Accidents & Save Lives, Time and Money:
1. Reduce Speed & Observe the Posted Speed Limit at All Times a. The National Safety Council® Defensive Driving Division reminds drivers that...
Cost of Flood Insurance Rises, Along With Worries
MIAMI - Sharp increases in federal flood insurance rates are distressing coastal homeowners from Hawaii to New England and are starting to hurt...
Water Detection Devices
Consider installing water detection devices in your home. These systems can detect even small amounts of water. They can be wired into a centrally...
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