For many, jewelry holds more than just monetary value – it often has sentimental value, as well. Whether it’s a wedding band or a family heirloom, jewelry is something we hold near and dear to our hearts. Because jewelry has intrinsic value, however, theft is common. Stone Insurance Group doesn’t want you to fall victim […]
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Know the Difference – Condo Insurance vs. Homeowners Insurance
Much like owning a home, owning a condominium comes with great responsibility—we’re talking about insurance! As a first-time condo owner, you will find that a homeowners policy is actually not the policy for you. You need condominium insurance. So, what’s the difference? There are three major components that differentiate the two. Primary Dwelling A homeowners […]
Ways to Save Money on Your Utility Bills
Due to the summer heat, most of us are forced to crank the air-conditioning, which can spike our energy bills uncontrollably. However, during these months, it is important to explore ways to save on utility bills–ultimately saving money and energy in the long run. Use energy-efficient light bulbs. Switching your light bulbs to compact fluorescent […]
Tips for Keeping Your Car Cool in the Summer
We all love the summer, but the scorching sun can be dangerous in our vehicles. In fact, depending on how warm it is outside, it can be nearly 20 to 30 degrees warmer in a car than that of the air outside. Beat the heat in your car with these five helpful tips: Park in […]
2017 Auto Insurance Premiums are on the Rise. Here is why.. By Kelly Stone
“Why did my auto rates increase, I have never filed a claim?” If you are reading this you have probably purchased auto insurance in the last few years and you already know that rates are increasing. Unfortunately this trend is only going to get worse in 2017 and beyond. According to the Insurance Journal State […]
An Agent with a Service Heart by Jennifer Brock
An important part of branding myself as an agent is being able to answer the questions, “What makes me different? Why should potential clients do business with me?” It wasn’t until recently that I could answer those questions with full confidence. After working in an agency where the clients weren’t put first, I realized that […]
Insuring an older home — By Sandi Stone
WHAT? YOU WANT TO PURCHASE AN OLD HOUSE! By Sandi Stone Old homes have character. That is undeniable. They were built long before the age of cookie cutter suburbia, where you house looks just like you neighbors and your neighbors looks just like his neighbors. The many years of life this house has seen creates […]
Will my credit rating change my insurance rates?
I was recently asked this question by one of our clients, and thought I would share the answer here for our readers. There are a lot of things that go into homeowners and auto insurance rates, one of them being credit. I’ve heard a lot of complaints from people who don’t like the fact that […]
Why Do My Auto Insurance Rates Keep Going Up Even Though My Car Keeps Getting Older?
Why do my auto insurance rates keep going up even though my car is getting older? At Stone Insurance Group, many of our clients ask this question so I would like to address it from a couple of angles. First things first, even though it’s called car/auto insurance, it covers more than just your car. […]