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Ice dams

Posted by Whitford Insurance Network in Disaster Preparedness

Ice dams occur when ice builds up along the eaves of your roof. Ice dams form when snow and ice melt off the main part of your roof and re-freeze when they reach the eaves. This happens because the eaves (the overhangs at the edge of your roof) tend to be colder than the rest [...]

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My kid left for college–what do I need to do with my insurance?

Posted by Whitford Insurance Network in Coverage

My son/daughter is leaving for college.  Do I need to do anything with my insurance? In general, your homeowner’s policy will still cover your child’s belongings and liability while they are living in an on-campus dorm or university- provided off campus housing.  (If they will be living in a privately leased apartment, call our office [...]

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10 Things To Do BEFORE You Leave On Vacation

10 Things To Do BEFORE You Leave On Vacation

Posted by Whitford Insurance Network in Crime Prevention

Let’s face it, no one wants to file an insurance claim. To lessen the likelihood take the following steps BEFORE you go on vacation. 1.  TURN OFF YOUR WATER.  Use the valve where the pipe from the street enters the house (down in the basement). Many expensive losses occur when water leaks from a broken [...]

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