Wait! I don’t live on a golf course. However, as most of you are aware golf-ball size hail stormed the city of Charlotte and Surrounding Areas this past weekend.
Don’t be surprised if questions arise in the coming days about Hail Damage as a result of our most recent weather disturbance.
Let’s review some of the FAQ’s [...]

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Having been in the insurance industry for years, this question is probably one of the most popular inquiries we get!
Limited coverage (usually $1000) is provided on the homeowner’s policy to remove a tree that has damaged a covered property due to wind, hail, and the weight of ice, sleet, or snow. This coverage responds provided [...]

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So…..you’ve called around for insurance comparisons, and get asked this question:
“Do you have any pets or animals?  If so, what breed is your dog?”
….and you think to yourself, what the heck does the breed of my dog have to do with getting my home insured??

The simple fact is that it all has to do with [...]

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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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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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Robo-signing is a new word coming from the Foreclosure Scandal that has found its way into our everyday lives. So, what does robo-signing mean exactly?
Upon initial review of the information robo-signing looked to be a result of the huge number of foreclosure documents that needed to be approved and signed off on.  What I believe [...]

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