Humidity is up, temperatures are down (at least a little) and thunderheads appear in the north most afternoons. The monsoon is here, bringing hope for rain and some relief from the Arizona desert heat. But relief can quickly turn to panic if you’re behind the wheel when a storm suddenly hits.
Helpful advice for what to do after a car accident Whether it’s a fender-bender or a more serious crash, being in a car accident is a truly frightening experience. According to auto insurance industry estimates, the average driver will be involved in 3 – 4 accidents over a typical lifespan of driving. Would you know… [Read More]
Helpful tips for what you should – and shouldn’t – do Fire, burglary, tornados, water damage and other disasters: just a few things that could cause you to have a Homeowner’s insurance claim. Events like these can be frightening for you and your family. If disaster strikes your home, would you know what to do?… [Read More]
Summer is here! For most of us, that means vacation time. Leaving your house empty for days or weeks at a time can pose some risks. Use our handy checklist to keep your home safe when you travel.
To Keep Prom and Graduation Safe High school is full of defining moments. For many teens, two of the highlights are prom and graduation. However, this time of year often sees other, more tragic defining moments – serious car accidents involving teens and young adults who are distracted or under the influence of alcohol or… [Read More]
Part III: Reduce the Risk of a Personal Liability Loss This is the third and final part in our series about preventing a homeowners insurance claim. We’ve looked at the 2 biggest causes of claims, water damage and house fires. This column focuses on the less common, but often misunderstood, area of personal liability as… [Read More]
Part II: Minimize Your Risk of a House Fire In our previous post, we gave you some home maintenance tips to help avoid a water damage claim. Today, we offer some advice on protecting your home and family from the horrors of fire. Katherine Williams, Vice President and General Manager of General Southwest, has seen… [Read More]
Part I: Home Maintenance to Avoid Water Damage Approximate 1 in 15 homeowners will file an insurance claim each year. And though the majority of claims are due to bad weather such as high winds and hail, many are due to mechanical failures around the home or lack of maintenance. “Many homeowners insurance claims… [Read More]
How much do you know about life insurance? Think you have enough? How can you know for sure? And will you be able to afford it? General Southwest offers a flexible array of life insurance options that won’t break your budget. If you’d like the security of knowing that you have enough life insurance coverage in… [Read More]
More bad news for drivers in 2018. For at least the 3rd year in a row, car insurance rates are going up again. Last week, we looked at some of the reasons why. This article, as promised, will give you some tips that might help reduce your pain. “There is no magic way to drop… [Read More]
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