Several months on from Hurricane Michael, we’re still tallying the costs. One statistic cited by Florida’s Office of Insurance Regulation estimates insurance claims due to storm damage well north of five billion dollars; that, mind you, is just the cla …
The agents at Smallwood Insurance have years of experience working with Maryland drivers to find the policy that fits their unique needs. Whether you’re a new driver, or want to switch policies, you may be wondering how much car insurance will cost. So …
More than any other industry, insurance is forward-looking. Smallwood Insurance is concerned with that future — beyond risk assessments and actuarial tables — because we’re concerned with continually finding better ways to serve our clientele’s Marylan …
The wedding and honeymoon are over. If it hasn’t sunk in already, you’ll find out soon enough that there are many financial and bureaucratic hurdles to clear in the days ahead. Now that you and your spouse are sharing assets, it’s time to think about y …
For many teens, getting a driver’s license is a rite of passage, and a promise of freedom. For their parents, it’s a time of apprehension that seems to come with more questions than answers. If you’re insuring a teenage driver, Smallwood Insurance Agen …
Insurance Coverage: Protecting Your Other Structures Many people may feel perplexed when they see the phrase “other structures” in their homeowner’s policy. Some may even feel contentious that their rates and premiums include a portion of the policy th …
Four Reasons Why You Need Landlord Insurance If you rely on income from a rental property, you may be temped to skip out on added protective costs such as landlord insurance. If you don’t, you run the risk of encountering serious legal and financial tr …
How To Create a Fire Safety Plan Protecting loved ones and members in a household is one of the most responsible things a homeowner or tenant can do. Perhaps locks or security systems are installed, and additional safety measures are put in place to ke …
Your Changing Insurance Needs: Four Things To Consider as an Empty Nester Perhaps your children have flown the coup and you’re wondering how to approach your new life with an empty nest. You’ve spent years worrying about the needs of your entire family …
What You Need To Know About Life Insurance If you haven’t yet considered life insurance, Life Insurance Awareness Month is a great time to do so. Make your September count by taking some time to review your options and figure out which would be best f …
