by Hinebauch Agency | insurance, Safety, Tips
Gig-economy workers are 4 times as likely as other drivers to use smartphone apps regularly while driving, a new survey from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety shows. “The explosion of smartphone features and services has not only created new forms of driver...
by Hinebauch Agency | insurance, Safety, Tips
When winter weather strikes, drivers face out-of-the-ordinary challenges when they get behind the wheel. Snow, slush, or icy roads are involved in nearly one in four weather-related vehicle crashes.1 These conditions can make it harder for drivers to see, slow down...
by Hinebauch Agency | House, Safety, Tips
Leaning toward an old wood-burning fireplace to help cut your heating bill this winter? Before you spark a log you should know, fireplaces and chimneys are involved in 42% of all home-heating fires. So before you use your fireplace, ensure you know how to properly use...
by Hinebauch Agency | House, Safety, Tips
Does a tree in your yard have you stumped? You’d like to remove it, perhaps, but you’re not certain of the best way to go about it. As your insurance agent, we always recommend that you hire a professional for any large tree removal, and ask them for proof of...
by Hinebauch Agency | House, Safety, Tips
According to the National Fire Protection Association, there are an average of 385,500 residential fires every year. While taking out a Homeowners insurance policy with fire insurance coverage will help protect you from the costs incurred from a house fire, following...
by Hinebauch Agency | Safety, Tips
The holidays are a time for family, friends, fun, and food. Unexpected fires are not a popular addition to anyone’s holiday to-do list. Unfortunately, cooking-related fires make up the majority of home fires, with an average of 455 occurring every day. Thanksgiving,...
