Friday, September 21, 2018Today marks the last full day of summer here in the Northern Hemisphere, tomorrow Fall begins. With yesterdays temperatures here in LaPorte peaking at 90 degrees you might not believe it. However, according to the astronomical calendar, September 22, 2018 at 8:54 P.M. CST is the moment we have equal day and night. READ MORE >>
Friday, September 14, 2018Recently I had a conversation with a local auto dealer who was asking about the factors that go into an insurance rate. He had a client that was replacing a vehicle with a 5 year newer one and they were surprised that after contacting their insurance agent that they would be paying $2000 more per year. READ MORE >>
Friday, September 7, 2018Are you a good driver? The Insurance company wants your Vehicle Telematics to prove it. Your first thought might be NO WAY when presented with the idea of an app or device that tracks your driving behavior. Today the use of Vehicle Telematics with Usage-based Insurance is gaining popularity amongst Insurance Carriers and can save you money. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 31, 2018Did you know here at Blake Insurance Agency we not only are a provider of Home, Auto, Business, Health & Life insurance, that we offer Farm Insurance too? Whether you have a small “hobby farm” for your 4H kids, or are in the business of livestock and crops we’ve got you covered. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 24, 2018I’ve mentioned before in my blog that you don’t need to have the TV on long before you will see an Insurance commercial. Today we are bombarded with switch and save advertisements and claims of better coverage. This along with endless pieces of mail from countess agents, you might find it hard to decipher which carrier is best for you. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 17, 2018Several years ago, my wife’s wedding ring came up missing. It isn’t very often that she takes the ring off. On the rare occasion she does remove it, she always puts it in a safe place in her jewelry box. She recalled the night before we were doing some house cleaning that she put the ring in her “safe place” and now it’s missing. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 10, 2018Life Insurance is a topic that not many want to talk about. As an Insurance Agent who’s specialized in Life Insurance I’ve heard many reasons not to purchase Life Insurance. The truth is we are all going to die someday and, in many cases, it will cost our loved one’s thousands when it happens. READ MORE >>
Friday, August 3, 2018You’ve had him since he was a pup now he’s an 85lbs. beast. So far, he’s never bitten anyone. However, what happens if your giant fur baby does bite someone? Are you prepared to pay out of pocket if your dog does injury someone or damages others property? READ MORE >>
Friday, July 27, 2018On many corners and most shopping plazas in cities and towns across the country there’s an Insurance Agency. You see many “captive” agencies with one brand they serve and other “independent” agencies with multiple brands. What’s the advantage of doing business with an independent over a captive agency? READ MORE >>
Friday, July 20, 2018As an Insurance Advisor it’s my job to discuss with people the levels of Insurance coverages available. During this discussion the difference between Actual Cash Value and Replacement Cost comes up. It’s possible and probable that the difference between Actual Cash Value and Replacement Costs can be in the thousands of dollars. READ MORE >>
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