December 15th was one for the record books - Wildfires, tornadoes, rain, hail, sustained winds over 50mph and gusts up to 90mph, you name it, and it hit Kansas that day. Most have described it as a scene from a sci-fi film.
Read MoreWith a massive ice storm sweeping through the Midwest, 2021 did not start well for the insurance industry. Add the usual bout of hurricanes, wildfires, hail, and tornadoes along with the rising cost of building materials and labor, and 2021 was not a good year in our industry.
Read MoreAbout a year after my husband and I bought our first home, lightning struck a tree and knocked down a power line near our house. If you have ever owned a home, you have likely experienced a similar situation. In those moments, you might have the question, "Is this an insurance thing? Who should I call?"
Now, as an insurance agent, I get these calls often. More times than not, the calls are from first-time homebuyers, but there can be some scenarios that even seasoned homeowners, and admittedly myself, need to dig into deeper.
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