Walt Humphries's (humphriesinsurance) Blog

No one should rush into purchasing their first home- or choosing their first homeowners insurance policy. You shouldn't purchase a homeowners policy until you find an agency you are comfortable with and a policy that you are confident in. Did you know that homeowners' insurance policy covers much...

When building a home, there's a lot to think about. At first, you have to focus on the large scale and find the right lot of land and the right contractor. Once the big decisions are made, you must decide on which doors look best, and what landscaping will work with your home's design. In all yo...

With a new marriage and the start of a family, there is no question about it: you need more space. Thankfully, if you have good credit and stable employment, there has never been a better time to buy a home. With the current state of the economy, the real estate market has gotten pretty affordabl...

Marriage is a joyous occasion filled with all kinds of new and exciting experiences. In addition to the love and security that marriage brings, it also brings new responsibilities and concerns. If you have recently gotten married, you should be sure to take another look at your insurance policies...

You love your motorcyle. It's fast, it's fun, and you look great riding it. And most likely, you're very protective of it. If you've had your motorcyle stolen before, you know how frustrating the situation is. Hopefully you were covered by motorcycle insurance. If you've never had your motorcycle...

Many construction contractors know that a number of projects require them to provide surety bonds which will guarantee their performance of the contract. Therefore, surety bonds are important in order to maintain a steady flow of projects for these contractors.These surety bonds can be required b...

Did you know that lots of homeowners policies won’t cover swimming pools due to their high risk of accidents? This goes especially for pools that include slides and/or diving boards. Fortunately, you can purchase umbrella insurance or excess liability insurance to cover your swimming pool when yo...

Renters insurance isn’t too pricey, but there are still ways to save on it. Here are a few tips on saving on your renters insurance: Compare quotes and shop around. We do this step for you! We’ll find the best rates for your needs. We can tailor a policy to fit your lifestyle. Keep a good credit ...

You’re sleeping comfortably in your bed one night, only to be awakened by your town’s tornado sirens. The abrupt storm rips a large part of your roof off and destroys half of your upstairs. You return from a night at the movies to find that your front door has been kicked in and someone has stole...

Every car owner needs auto insurance, whether we think we do or not. No one can be certain that the other drivers that we share the road with are being as careful as we are. However, there are a few things you can do to keep the cost of your policy down a bit. The first and most obvious way to mi...