by The Bettinson Insurance Agency, Inc. | Jun 13, 2023 | Financial, Safety, Tips
Are you planning on gifting (or getting) jewelry anytime soon? Maybe you inherited your father’s old pocket watch or firearm. Or, maybe you just splurged on an expensive painting or sculpture to decorate your new place. If you own any type of valuable item that is...
by The Bettinson Insurance Agency, Inc. | Mar 13, 2023 | Auto, Safety, Tips
When things go wrong with your vehicle (and they will at some point), you want to find a reputable repair shop that will fix the problem in a timely fashion and not break the bank. MAPFRE Insurance is always looking for ways to help save you money and that’s why we’ve...
by The Bettinson Insurance Agency, Inc. | Dec 8, 2022 | Home, Safety
Mold is a fungus. There are all kinds. It’s everywhere–indoors and out. Most mold insurance claims typically arise in one of two circumstances: (1) mold comes to the property owner’s attention along with the discovery of ongoing moisture buildup, water leakage, or...
by The Bettinson Insurance Agency, Inc. | Nov 8, 2022 | Home, Safety
While most homeowners know the importance of having smoke alarms, almost three out of five fire fatalities from 2014 to 2018 happened in properties with no alarms or where alarms failed to operate, according to a report by the National Fire Protection Association. In...
by The Bettinson Insurance Agency, Inc. | Jul 13, 2022 | Safety, Seasonal, Tips
As the weather warms and summer returns, it’s time to GRILL! There are risks that come along with grilling, regardless of which type of grill you are using. Every year, 7,000 Americans are injured while using barbecue grills. It’s usually...
by The Bettinson Insurance Agency, Inc. | Jun 7, 2022 | Safety
Let’s go SWIMMING! We are excited to spend summer in the water! Whether you’re at a lake, beach, or your own backyard pool, learning how to keep kids safer around water is an important responsibility for any parent or caregiver. Drowning is the leading cause of...