Did you know Allen Tate Insurance strives to be the best option for your insurance needs?
And did you know that Allen Tate Insurance really got a makeover?
New Website. New Look. Same Service. Same Results.
Clarity was our goal while designing a new website that is both intuitive and easy to navigate. The website strengthens [...]

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With the employment implications of a changing economy there is an increase of folks that are starting their own business. Many have decided to turn lemons into lemonade by finally taking massive action in their latent dream to pursue the ownership of their very own business.
The question is if you decide to start a business [...]

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Admit it.  Every year we make promises to ourselves to change for the next year. We vow to make our lives better, our body healthier, and ourselves happier.  Sometimes we succeed, and sometimes we don’t —– things can often be so much easier said than done!
This year, make an easy New Year’s resolution.  Commit to [...]

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It’s Party Time!  Am I covered?
The holiday season is usually filled with plenty of events to fill up your calendar and sometimes, you are the host or hostess!
It may sound silly but before you have a party or gathering at your home, check with your agent to be sure that you have the proper coverage [...]

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All families celebrate Thanksgiving in different ways, which is what makes this holiday so wonderful. Brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, grandparents and children who don’t spend enough time together during the year use this special day to see one another.
Each year my family sets the menu so everyone can bring their own specialty dish.
We pray, thank [...]

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As the weather gets colder and colder and we move into winter here in the Carolinas, it’s important to take the proper measures to winterize your home to prevent losses and future claims.
Here are some main points on winterizing your home:

Prepare your fireplace by inspecting the damper, storing chopped firewood away from your home, and [...]

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Is there any way to lower the cost of insurance for my teenager?
Let me tell you.  I’ve been there.  I have two adult children now, but I remember the insurance impact of their driving like it was yesterday!  After getting the quotes, I thought I was having a heart attack.
Luckily, I wasn’t…..but that didn’t help [...]

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So often we are asked the question—is there really a difference between a town home and a condo?
The answer, especially when it comes to insurance, is YES!
A town home is typically a residence that is attached to other residences, but the buyer owns the land on which it is built.
A condo is often more like [...]

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The process of buying a new home is an exciting and daunting one. It can be easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of it all, especially when purchasing your new insurance coverage.   You may want to stop and think about a few things before diving in.
Your furniture, while in transit to your new [...]

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As the fifth anniversary of Hurricane Katrina passes this week, and with Hurricane Earl on the horizon for the Carolinas, now is the perfect time to address how an impending hurricane or storm can affect insurance coverage for customers who are planning on closing on a home.
As soon as a storm is “named,” insurance companies [...]

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