Tips & Tricks

Teen Driver Facts

Did you know 56% of teens talk on the phone while driving?  Or that one in five, sixteen year old drivers have an accident within their first year of driving? Check out our infographic to learn more!

Contact Hummel Group today for information or quotes to add a teen driver.

Insuring Your Valentine's Day Gifts and More

Valentine's Day is the one time of the year that you can go the extra mile for your significant other. If you are thinking about going above and beyond what is expected to buy your loved one the gift of a lifetime, make sure that you also purchase enough insurance coverage to protect you from financial loss. Protect your investment so that your loved one will always be able to cherish your gift.

Winter is Fun but Risky - Does Your Insurance Policy Have Your Back?

Do you get excited when the temperatures drop and the first big snowfall comes? Whether you spend your winter days sledding down hills in your neighborhood with your kids, hitting the slopes at your favorite resort or snowmobiling through open landscapes in the wild, winter fun comes with risk. You can’t cut back on the pleasure in order to protect yourself or those you love, but you can make sure your insurance policy has your back if something goes wrong.

How to Protect Your Home from Winter Risks

Protecting your home from winter risks starts with year-round maintenance. A home that is well cared for in all seasons is more likely to withstand extreme drops in temperature, strong winds and moist conditions. Your insurance company may also use the lack of maintenance and repair as a reason to deny your claim if your home is damaged in a winter storm, so start with a routine maintenance schedule that keeps your house strong in the face of winter weather.

Transportation Risk Specialists - What Are They?

You may notice that some insurance agents have the letters “TRS” next to their name. TRS stands from Transportation Risk Specialist. The designation indicates that agents have gone through specialized training, evaluation, and work experience to develop specific expertise when it comes to understanding and serving the needs of the trucking & transportation industry.

The Best of 2019: Risk and Insurance Review

What is the standard measure to judge whether content is great or not? Is it shares, or comments, or views or even word-of-mouth? While there is probably not one answer to this, an argument could be made for total views. Think about shows or movies. To know if something is worthwhile you can see if people never get tired of re-watching it.

What Insurance Should Businesses Carry for Black Friday?

While the average insurance provider doesn’t offer a specific Black Friday insurance plan, there are certain types of insurance protection that are wise for all business owners to invest in prior to Black Friday sales. For those who are new to the wonderful world of retail on this busy shopping day each year, there is one rule of thumb to remember – the parking lot may be a jungle, but inside the store is a zoo on Black Friday.