I had a car accident. What do I need to report?
Posted: September 30, 2015
Car accidents are stressful but quickly reporting your claim can bring peace of mind. Once you’ve taken a few deep breaths and made sure everyone is safe, here is the information you need to gather to report the incident your Insurance Agent. Special mobile features for our insurance partner Grinnell Mutual have also been highlighted. 1. Snap a photo or video of the damaged vehicle(s)...
Am I Safe At Home - Fire Safety
Posted: September 22, 2015
At Pardridge Insurance, we want your home to be a safe haven for your family. Is it? Be proactive. Follow these tips to keep your home and family fire proof. Smoke detectors – Do you have one? Do the batteries work? Properly installed and maintained smoke detectors led to an almost 50% decrease in fire deaths since the late 1970’s. It’s estimated that 890 lives...
Top Three Reasons Why People Buy Life Insurance
Posted: September 21, 2015
September marks Life Insurance Awareness Month. The annual campaign is coordinated by Life Happens to encourage the more than 100 million Americans who don’t have adequate life insurance to get the coverage they need. Before you can get the coverage you need, you need to understand why you need it. While there are many reasons to buy life insurance, the most common reasons include: 1....
Commercial Crime Coverage Can Ease Your Concern
Posted: September 18, 2015
Business theft and employee fraud is, unfortunately, a constant concern for business owners. Dealing with the aftermath of a loss robs you of your time as well as your property. Grinnell Mutual®’s commercial crime insurance offers our business insurance customers coverage to deal with a variety of theft or fraud situations. Commercial Crime Coverages Forgery Theft Employee dishonesty Fraud Contact Pardridge Insurance today at 815-758-4447 for...
Five Ways to Use your Ladder Safely
Posted: September 15, 2015
They help you fix roofs, install windows, and hang drywall for your customers. Ladders are so common that we often neglect learning how to use them safely. Unfortunately, thousands are injured or killed each year in ladder-related accidents. Before you climb up for your next project, spend a minute checking your knowledge about ladder safety. Remember, ladders are safe tools when properly designed, maintained, and...