Vehicle Maintenance Checklist for Fall

The seasons are beginning to change and before we know it, cold weather will be here! The seasonal changes affect your vehicle in many different ways. Regular vehicle maintenance along with seasonal-specific car care tasks will help your vehicle last throughout the...

The Crucial Role of Crop Insurance for your Montana Farm

Montana's sprawling landscapes are not only a sight to behold but also a cornerstone of the state's economy. With agricultural endeavors contributing over $3 billion to the economic tapestry, Montana's farmers stand as stewards of both tradition and innovation....

What is Farm Insurance?

Farm insurance is a type of insurance that protects the owners and their property from various risks, such as fire, theft, or hail damage. These policies are designed to offer protection for all types and sizes of agricultural operations including dairy farms, crop...

Fire Safety: How to Prevent and Respond to Wildfires

Montana is one of the most wildfire prone states in the U.S., ranking #4 of the top 10 states for number of fires and number of acres burned in 2021. Montana homeowners are also ranked 10th for being at risk for extreme wildfires in 2022. Wildfires can spread rapidly,...

Smartphone Apps are the New Form of Driver Distraction

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...

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 that allows us to freshen up our homes and get a head start on the often-hectic seasons of spring and summer. It can...

Five Common (and Potentially Costly) Homeowners Mistakes

Owning a home is usually a great experience. But it can also be a hassle, especially when unexpected issues pop up-whether you have a minor breakdown or a major catastrophe, it's almost certainly going to require time and money to fix. In many instances, however,...

11 Ways to Keep Your Identity Safe This Tax Season

What Cybercriminals Don’t Want You to Know Thieves are working extra hard this tax season to steal your information and gain access to your money. These cybercriminals use email and phone scams to trick taxpayers into revealing valuable information. In a tax tip...

All About Home Inventory

You never know when disaster may strike and all your personal possessions are lost or damaged. Do you know how much your coin collection is worth? Do you know how many pairs of Nikes you have? That’s where a home inventory can help. Having a home inventory can help...

Winter Driving 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...