With summer on its way out, it’s time to tackle your back-to-school prep! Between the shopping, organizing, scheduling, and more—you’ve got plenty to keep you busy. Just don’t forget to review your insurance somewhere along the way. Especially if you have kids going away to college this year, you may need to adjust one or more policies. Fortunately, you don’t have to do it alone! At Freedom Insurance Agency, we can help you update your … [Read more...]
Before Your Next Road Trip
Summer’s the perfect time to take a road trip! You’ve got plenty of options for destinations, all you need to do is prepare properly. Whether it’s your first road trip or your fiftieth, your friends at Freedom Insurance Agency put together a little checklist to help you get ready. Once you’ve crossed off each item, you’re ready for a safe summer vacation. Happy travels! 1. Basic Car Maintenance Before the Big Drive When was the last time you … [Read more...]
Play More! With Protection for Your Toys
When we say toys, what we really mean are those items you keep purely for fun! Even as adults. It could be a motorcycle, an ATV, a boat, or even an RV. But, with the help of our amazing insurance partners, we can work with you to insure them all. No matter how frequently—or infrequently—you use this equipment, let’s make sure you have the right protection in place. Motorcycle & ATV Insurance Both motorcycles and ATVs can be a lot of fun to play with, … [Read more...]
How Graduation Can Change Your Insurance
It’s graduation season! Congratulations to the class of 2019, whether you’ve just finished high school, college, technical school, or a post-graduate degree! Now, it’s time to plan for your future. You can start taking over all of the fun tasks that come with “adulting,” too—including your insurance. We have a few tips that should help you navigate homeowners’, renters’, and auto insurance post-graduation. They work for parents of recent grads, … [Read more...]
Auto Insurance for a Historic Car
Have you ever considered starting a historic car collection? Or maybe you want to rebuild an old Mustang you’ve had your eye on? Whether you are new to historic cars or you have some experience, they do have some distinct differences from modern cars in regards to care and handling. Historic cars have special needs when it comes to insurance, but why? Let’s look at what classic and antique cars are, and why they deserve a special insurance policy. What is Historic? What is considered … [Read more...]
Simple Summer Car Care Tips
Now that Memorial Day’s behind us, summer is right around the corner! Making this the perfect time to share some simple car care tips. Whether you’re planning a long-distance vacation or just looking to stay comfortable during your day-to-day commute, your vehicle deserves a little attention. Feel free to handle some of these basic tasks on your own, but leave larger repairs/services to the professionals, please! Check Your Battery Your battery is an essential element … [Read more...]
The Right Time to Buy Auto Insurance
We all want to save money on auto insurance, but is there really a right time to buy? At this point, we’re so accustomed to sales cycles and timed discounts that we expect them with virtually every purchase. In the world of insurance, though, you may find that this is just a myth. Take it from an experienced insurance brokerage, there is no “right time” or “right month.” It’s more about gradually improving the factors that improve your premium. Any Season is the Season As it turns out, … [Read more...]
Is My Car at Risk for Auto Theft?
Auto theft is on the rise recently, with crime statistics showing some of the biggest numbers in the past decade. While that doesn’t necessarily mean your car is at risk, there is one key factor you should be aware of. Or maybe we should say keyless. Now, more than half of all new vehicles sold come with keyless entry, which could be contributing to this growing problem. To lower your risk, just follow some basic rules of thumb. Never Leave Your Keys in Your Car Although this rule … [Read more...]
How to Care for Your Car This Winter
While you can never tell what a Maryland winter will bring, it’s important to care for your car differently this season! Be prepared for the challenges wintery weather can bring with a few extra precautions. These tips will help protect you, your vehicles, and ultimately other drivers on the road. As long as you remember to, 1. Check Your Tires Start from the bottom and work your way up! While you don’t necessarily have to install snow tires and chains around here, upgrading this … [Read more...]
Navigating Accident Insurance Increases
When you have a car accident, your first thought probably isn’t about your car insurance. You may wonder about your safety, the damage, and exactly how it happened. But the auto insurance part will come later. Because if you were the person who caused the incident, then you could be penalized—for years to come. Exactly how do insurance companies figure out how much to raise your rates? And how long will the increase last? Well, today we’ll shed some light on this subject. It Varies … [Read more...]
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