Author: Kevin S. Dougherty Insurance Agency, Ltd.

Take the time to honor our vets this Veterans Day.   Veterans Day is a day when Americans celebrate the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Although, for many of us, the day passes without the direct opportunity to honor...

Along with the fire alarm, now is the time to check your carbon monoxide alarm. As the cold fall and winter months are fast approaching, it means more time spent indoors. While inside your home may seem safer than spending time out in the cold,...

Know what to do when faced with a car crash. Over six million car accidents occur each year in the United States. The good news is that most of them involve only property damage, but one in three accidents involved personal injury. With two out...

As the leaves start to fall, take the time to review your auto insurance.   Now that fall is upon us, we get to enjoy shorter days, cooler nights, and falling leaves. As you’re out on the roads leaf-peeping, visiting pumpkin patches, and commuting to-and-from work...

Know what insurers look at when determining your home insurance premium. When you take out a new home insurance policy or renew an existing one, the amount you are required to pay has to be calculated based on a number of factors. No two homes are...

Common red flags that signal your home needs a new roof.  As homeowners, you do what you can to keep your castle safe. From cleaning out the gutters to securing homeowners insurance, protecting your home is a priority. What many forget about is the roof over...

Find out if your car insurance policy has substantial gaps.  Motorists purchase auto insurance to protect themselves, their vehicle, and their finances from suffering a loss during an accident. When it comes to deciding on a policy that offers such protection, many select the cheapest policy. However,...

Streamline your busy schedule with these time management tips.  Do you ever feel as if there aren’t enough hours in the day? Whether you have a list of things to do or simply keep facing hurdle after hurdle, you may struggle to feel like you’re being...

If your tire pops on the road, here’s what to do. It happens to the best of us. Whether you run over a sharp object or your tires wear down so much that they rip, getting a flat tire can happen to any of us. When...