Mar 31, 2021, 4:28 AM

March is severe weather preparedness month. Changes in atmospheric conditions make strong winds, tornadoes, hail, lightning, and heavy rain more likely in the spring. Advanced planning is key to getting through a weather emergency. Click on the link for tips to keep loved ones safe and protect property.

Mar 24, 2021, 4:33 AM

Start by getting in touch with the current insurance company or agent. Ask if coverage can continue by increasing the deductible or other policy change. Click on the link for other options.

Mar 17, 2021, 7:54 AM

COBRA is a federal law that requires most employers with 20 or more workers to offer group health benefits to specified individuals if they lose coverage because of a qualifying event. Click on the link to learn more.

Mar 10, 2021, 4:04 AM

Just one inch of flood water can cause extensive property damage to your home. Repairs of $25,000 or more are not uncommon. A separate, single-peril flood insurance policy is the best way to manage flood-related financial hardship. Click on the link to learn more.

Mar 4, 2021, 2:50 AM

Floods are a genuine threat to all Illinoisans. Certain areas of the state are riskier than others. Still, none are immune to the possibility of flash flooding, inland flooding, or storm-related flooding. Swollen waterways, heavy downpours, poor drainage, even broken water mains can cause excess water accumulation on normally dry land. In fact, according to the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency, flooding is an aftereffect of 90 percent of our country's natural disasters. Click on the link for tips to protect your family.