by Hoffman Insurance | Dec 7, 2023 | Safety Tips
Strands of sparkling holiday lighting make your home feel merry and bright, especially on a gloomy December day. However, if installed incorrectly, they have the potential to damage your home or electrical system. Before you grab your ladder and boxes of lights,...
by Hoffman Insurance | Nov 8, 2023 | Ideas, Safety Tips, Tips
The holidays are a time for family, friends, fun, and food. Unexpected fires are not a popular addition to anyone’s holiday to-do list. Unfortunately, cooking-related fires make up the majority of home fires, with an average of 455 occurring every day. Thanksgiving,...
by Hoffman Insurance | Oct 18, 2023 | Safety Tips, Tips
While most home owners 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 Hoffman Insurance | Sep 18, 2023 | Safety Tips, Tips
Does a tree in your yard have you stumped? You’d like to remove it, perhaps, but you’re not certain of the best way to go about it. As your insurance agent, we always recommend that you hire a professional for any large tree removal, and you ask them for proof of...
by Hoffman Insurance | Jul 14, 2023 | Ideas, Safety Tips, Tips
Ah, the open waters! There’s something truly liberating about setting sail and exploring the vast expanse of the ocean. But with the freedom of owning a boat comes a responsibility to protect your vessel and those aboard. That’s where boat insurance comes...
by Hoffman Insurance | Mar 9, 2023 | Cars, Ideas, 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...