By Judy Greenwald Last year was the year of collateral damage with respect to cyber risks with attacks touching people “who never dreamed they might be involved in a security breach,” says Hewlett-Packard Co. in a report issued Wednesday. The Palo Alto, California-based information technology firm says in its “Cyber […]
Personal Insurance
By Shelby Livingston No. 1 U.S. insurer MetLife Inc. said it plans to divest a large portion of its U.S. retail segment to focus instead on its group life and employee benefits business. The New York-based life insurer, which has been designated a systemically important financial institution by the U.S. […]
MetLife to Part with U.S. Retail Life Insurance Business
With vacation season in full swing, you may be in the process of planning an annual getaway. While most people spend lots of time looking for ways to maximize their budget, one costly decision is often left to the last minute—whether to buy the optional insurance offered by a rental […]
Three Tips To Help Your Vacation Get Off To A ...
Using the right tool for a job is key to success in any profession. Experts say the same principle applies when selecting an auto insurance policy. Having the right type of policy can help ensure that you, your employees and your business are all protected in the unfortunate event that […]
Four Questions To Get The Right Auto Insurance
Part of the reason for the increase: we saw adverse weather in 2011 that eclipsed significant weather events of most other years. We’re hearing from multiple sources – consumers, agents, and insurance companies that homeowner’s insurance rates are increasing. There is a cycle for insurance premium rates, not unlike economic […]
Homeowner’s Insurance Rates Rising
Mistakes happen, especially when you’re somewhere unfamiliar, but the results of a recent survey may still surprise you. The survey found that among RVers, a spouse is more likely to be accidentally left behind than the dog. A leading RV insurer, The Progressive Group of Insurance Companies, surveyed more than […]
A trip in an RV shouldn’t ruin your marriage … ...
You’re standing at the car rental counter waiting to start your vacation when you’re asked a tricky question. Do you want to buy damage waivers, also known as car rental insurance? How will you answer? “Knowing if you need to buy rental insurance can save you money and give you […]
Do you need optional insurance when you’re renting a car?
Do you travel with your dog or cat when RVing? Is your pet more than a companion? Is he or she a member of your family? You’re not alone. Most of the 8 million RVers, according to the Recreational Vehicle Industry Association, bring pets along on trips. If this includes […]
Take your pets RVing
Time is money: Save both Saving 5 cents a gallon on gas is great. But, if you have to drive 20 minutes to get to the station, is it really a savings? If a deal costs you valuable time, it’s not a deal at all. The same holds true with […]
Service Centers Help Save Time and Money
It can be easier than you think to put the brakes on high auto insurance rates – as an independent agency, ABZ Insurance Agency can help! We can review your policy and possibly help you find a variety of illuminating ways to save money. Here are some things you may […]