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7 days ago2 min read
Why Home and Auto Rates Are on the Rise
Have you noticed an increase in your home and/or auto rates recently? If so, you’re not alone. Let’s dive into the "why".
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oakes agency
Dec 11, 20241 min read
Water Sensors - The New Smoke Detectors
Water sensors could help keep a leak from becoming a major problem.
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oakes agency
Dec 22, 20221 min read
Winter Driving Safety Tips
Winter can be unpredictable. Review the tips below to prepare for whatever winter may throw your way. Slow down. Posted speed limits are...
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oakes agency
Sep 28, 20222 min read
TIPS FOR PREVENTING DORM ROOM THEFT
A lot of planning and work goes into getting your college student off to school. And no matter what, something always gets left behind. A...
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oakes agency
Feb 7, 20222 min read
DOES YOUR BUSINESS NEED UMBRELLA COVERAGE?
Business owners don't need another reason for a sleepless night, but here's a big one: in our experience, nearly 80% of businesses are...
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oakes agency
Oct 11, 20211 min read
WINTERIZING YOUR HOME
Winters can be rough on homes. Frozen pipe bursts, leaky roofs, and structural damage are just a few risks your home may experience. ...
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oakes agency
Jun 16, 20212 min read
WHERE IT RAINS, IT FLOODS
Flood insurance is important because almost every building can be damaged by surface water. If you don’t believe that statement, consider...
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oakes agency
May 6, 20211 min read
INSURANCE FOR GETTING BACK ON THE WATER
What is boat insurance? Boat insurance covers you in the event of a loss or damage to your boat. It covers most watercrafts with motors,...
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oakes agency
Jan 8, 20202 min read
PERSONAL UMBRELLA QUESTIONS
You insure your home and your automobiles, but have you ever considered purchasing a personal umbrella policy as a way to protect your...
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oakes agency
Sep 16, 20191 min read
MICHIGAN AUTO MEDICAL REFORM – PHASE 1
While the insurance industry is still trying to sort through the changes coming to Michigan’s No-Fault system next year, one change has...
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oakes agency
Jan 21, 20191 min read
WHY DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR MY INSURED SUBCONTRACTORS?
Audits for contractors can be challenging. One of the most common questions auditors hear is, “Why do I have to pay for my subcontractors...
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oakes agency
Jan 2, 20191 min read
HIRED AND NON-OWNED AUTO EXPOSURES – ARE YOU COVERED?
Many businesses own one or more vehicles used to make deliveries, drive to customer locations or run errands. If one of your vehicles is...
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oakes agency
Nov 5, 20181 min read
‘TIS THE SEASON… for an umbrella policy
The year seemed to have flown by and we are now approaching the holiday season. It’s the season for friends and family to gather together...
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oakes agency
Aug 10, 20181 min read
PREPARING FOR THE UNEXPECTED
What would you do if your home was destroyed by a fire, or one of your water pipes burst while you were on vacation, or a burglar stole...
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oakes agency
May 1, 20181 min read
DRIVE FOR A RIDE-SHARING COMPANY?
Two peer-to-peer trends that are growing in popularity are ride-sharing and personal vehicle sharing, or car-sharing. Most people do not...
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oakes agency
Mar 5, 20181 min read
TEXTING WHILE DRIVING
Texting while driving is a growing trend, and a national epidemic, quickly becoming one of the country’s top killers. Drivers assume they...
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