The Front Desk
Informative articles on insurance, and what it means to you on a day to day basis, from the point of view of our receptionist- in plain English. Each article includes a link for you to share with anyone who may benefit.
A New Lease on Life: Life Insurance
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Last month's New Year celebrations had good cause; we have a chance to be grateful for the years behind us as we look forward to the years ahead. Chances are, as we clinked champagne glasses with friends and family, the idea of not being around to celebrate with them next year never crossed our minds.
But...what if?
In the event that something should happen to you, will your loved ones be protected? Now that we've embarked on another year of life, it's a good time to think about life insurance.
An Unselfish Investment
Life insurance is truly about ensuring your family has peace of mind if your life should end. Its potential benefits to your loved ones are many, including:
Know the Ins and Outs
Before you start shopping for life insurance, make sure you understand how it works. There are many relevant aspects and terms you must grasp in order to make an informed decision, including:
Types of Life Insurance Not all life insurance policies are alike. Term life insurance, permanent life insurance, and whole life insurance all function in different ways.
Call or contact Broome Associated Insurance Agency to find out which type of life insurance will best suit your needs and, most importantly, best serve the ones you love after you are gone.
My Teen Daughters Car Wreck, Part 3
My Teen Daughters Car Wreck, Part 2
She had driven down a steep embankment and mowed a path through some small trees. Parts of the car were strewn through the brush. The girls had been riding with the convertible top down, and if they hadn’t been wearing their seatbelts, they surely would have been thrown from the car. Had they hit any of the larger trees, even with seatbelts, their injuries would have been much more severe.
My Teen Daughters Car Wreck, Part 1
Insurance for the Age of Technology
Times have changed, and North Carolina insurance options have followed suit. Today, most of us rely heavily on technology to keep both our businesses and our personal lives running smoothly. We store enormous amounts of valuable information on computers - everything from that data required to keep a business in operation to scans of precious family photographs. But technology is never flawless. Though it usually makes life easier, it's also subject to glitches and breakage, as well as vulnerable to viruses, hackers, and theft. Here are just a few examples of stressful situations that illustrate the importance - and the vulnerability - of the technology on which we so heavily rely:
Keep Warm Wisely: How to Safely Heat Your North Carolina Home
Heat comes to us in many forms: electric, gas, portable space heaters, wood stoves, and fireplaces. All of these can pose a threat to a North Carolina home's safety, not to mention that of its residents if they are not properly maintained and managed. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, heating fires are the second leading cause of all residential building fires. About 50 percent of all fires that result from home heating equipment are reported during the months of December, January, and February. Fortunately, it is possible to stay warm safely this winter by following a few simple suggestions.
