Hands Free Cell Phone Bill

Apr 18 2019 It is already illegal in Minnesota to text and drive. A new bill, which goes into effect on August 1st, will put further restrictions on distracted driving. Texting, emailing, and browsing the internet while driving are illegal. The new law bans motorist... more ›

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Roadside Assistance Plans

Apr 12 2019 A total of 9.7” of snow has fallen on Minneapolis with this last winter storm. Bad road conditions and mixed precipitation have made the roads a mess. The spring thaw will resume shortly, which will cause an increase of potholes. When you hit a pothole, it... more ›

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Sewer and Water Back-Up

Apr 4 2019 Most standard homeowners insurance policies do not include sewer and water back-up coverage. It is typically an added coverage. Sewer and Water Back-up is typically inexpensive, and can provide coverage for the home or your personal belongings. If you don’t... more ›

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Troubling Trends

Apr 3 2019 We are seeing a troubling trend of rising traffic and pedestrian deaths. The increase in deaths is a nationwide problem. A recent study from The Governors Highway Safety Association estimated that 6,227 pedestrians were killed last year. Estimates for 2018 in... more ›

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Time to reroof

Mar 29 2019 The roof of any home provides a lot of protection, from the sun, rain, snow and wind. The life of a roof can vary by the material and climate. Most asphalt shingle roofs are good for 20 years or less. If you are buying a new home that has recently had a new... more ›

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Spring Clean-up

Mar 27 2019 The weather forecast today for Edina, Minnesota is 67° today! The warm weather is a great time to start the spring clean up. Regular routine maintenance can help prevent costly repairs in the future. If you are a homeowner, there’s no shortage of things to do!... more ›

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Workers compensation for a nanny

Mar 21 2019 It's officially spring in Edina, Minnesota! Kids will be out of school for the summer months shortly, and that means you might be thinking about getting a nanny or babysitter. If you hire a nanny to watch the kids, you need to carry workers comp. In... more ›

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Rental Car Insurance

Mar 19 2019 It's spring break in Edina Minnesota and a lot of families will be going on vacation! When you are renting a car, the rental car company will offer their coverage. If you have a personal auto insurance policy, your insurance carrier may already provide some... more ›

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Protecting your home from melting snow

Mar 14 2019 We are experiencing a rapid snowmelt in Edina! Flood warnings are up across much of the state. Increasing temperatures and the rain is quickly melting snow in Minnesota. A lot of people are experiencing wet basements, leaking roofs and other forms of water... more ›

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Flood Insurance

Feb 26 2019 In Minneapolis and St. Paul we have had a record setting amount of snow in February. Once that snow melts it runs off into creeks, rivers and lakes. March can bring more snow and even rain. We could be in for serious spring flooding. Home insurance policies... more ›

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Rake The Roof

Feb 21 2019 The total snowfall for the month of February in Minneapolis and St. Paul has been 31.7 inches, some areas in the metro have actually seen more! While the snow is pretty, it can be pretty bad for your roof! Removing the snow on your roof can help prevent an... more ›

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Did you get your special someone a Valentine’s Day gift?

Feb 14 2019 If you or a loved one purchased jewelry for Valentine’s Day, you should add it to your homeowners insurance policy. Most home insurance policies have internal limits on items such as jewelry. Those limits vary by company and policy, but are typically... more ›

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Personal Property Coverage- Homeowners Insurance

Jan 15 2019 At first glance, it appears your homeowners’ insurance policy has a lot of personal property coverage. Not all of your personal belongings are covered in the same way. We recommend reviewing your homeowners’ insurance policy and all of its coverage. Personal... more ›

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