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As a homeowner you will want to protect your property as much as possible. Unfortunately, one of the most common damages to homes is water damage. An estimated 14,000 people deal with water damage at work or at home every day. Additionally, 98% of basements will encounter some sort of water damage in their life. When you encounter water damage it is best to take care of it as soon as possible or it could become even more hazardous and expensive if it is ignored. It is importa

Recently, in the past few years there have been a record of wind, rain, and hailstorms. These storms have caused a lot of damage all over the entire country, specifically in the Midwest. We are seeing large rate increases across the board as a result of these storms. In 2022 the average full coverage auto policy was $1,219. But a year later it went up to $1,694. Many different factors play into this such as the severe weather, increase in animal collision risk, and rising rep

Take these five steps to make sure your insurance policy has your condominium association covered! Condo associations are unicorns – a beautiful hybrid of home and business. But they can be a lot to manage between fees, meetings, and, notto mention, the many contracted individuals responsible for building and grounds upkeep. It’s no wonder that condominium association insurance is often an overlooked and under-analyzed piece of the puzzle until… claim time. No one expects an

Ah, August. The scent of pumpkin spice is not yet in the air, but there’s a lot to get your college student ready – housewares, textbooks, school supplies, insurance? Yes. Consider the following, and if you have any policy questions, please call at (608) 643-3000. Car Insurance Where is your student attending college? If you’re a parent whose child is attending school out of state, you may be able to keep him listed on your car insurance policy, if you own the vehicle he is d

Let’s turn our eye east of the Sauk City and Prairie du Sac area for an insurance case study. The July 10, 2018 explosion in downtown Sun Prairie, caused by a hit and leaking gas line, caused much destruction and changed lives. Firefighter Cory Barr, 34, was killed, and his business with his wife, Abby, burned to the ground. Although Main Street opened back up this week, and businesses were given the green light to come back, the future of destroyed homes and businesses are u

People who text while driving are six times more likely to be involved in a car crash while those who talk on a mobile device while driving increase their crash risk more than two times. Yet many drivers are still willing to take the risk, as “fear of missing out” and separation anxiety keep them from abiding by the law, according to a new study. (Study s ource: Risk Analysis: An International Journal). Many drivers simply don’t perceive texting and driving to be dangerous in

We hope you’re having a good summer so far! We’re delighted to sponsor Fire on the River this year. When you’re making your holiday plans, don’t forget about the Eagle Chase run, the Battle of the Restaurants on July 6, family fun, and of course, fireworks at 9:30 p.m. July 7. For a complete schedule of events, click here.

GAP coverage stands for “guaranteed asset protection”. It covers the difference between the amount you owe on your car and the actual cash value of the vehicle. You don’t want to owe more on your car than it’s worth (“upside down”) if your car is totaled or if it’s stolen and not recovered. For example, if your auto loan amount is $20,000 and your insurance settlement is $15,000 (ACV), GAP coverage would cover the $5,000 additional loan amount. Look into GAP coverage if you h

Meyer Insurance donated to the 2018 PAWS Walk and Fun Festival, held by the Sauk County Humane Society on Saturday, May 5. We’re proud to support Sauk County’s four-legged friends!

Distracted driving is a public health issue that affects us all. The latest statistics show motor vehicle fatalities are up 6% from 2015, and distracted driving is a major factor in this. Each death is 100% preventable. From cell phones to dashboard infotainment systems to evolving voice command features – all pose a threat to our safety. Just one second of your attention is all takes to change a life forever. If you find it tempting to look at your cell phone while driving,