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The Importance of Fireplace Inspections

Written By Charlotte Insurance on December 29, 2020. It has 0 comments.

a woman enjoying her newly inspected fireplace safely while drinking a cup of coffee.

Having your fireplace and chimney inspected might seem like something you can put off for another day, but there are very real dangers that can occur when you don’t get this done regularly — like your home catching on fire! At minimum, you need an annual inspection done for your fireplace and chimney, although cleaning […]

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Celebrating The New Year Safely

Written By Charlotte Insurance on December 22, 2020. It has 0 comments.

2021 balloons wearing masks

Like every holiday in 2020, New Year’s Eve will likely look a little different this year. No matter how you choose to celebrate, do it with safety in mind — yours, your family’s, and the people around you. Here are a few things to keep in mind. Social Distancing The safest thing you can do […]

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Common Electrical Mistakes Homeowners Make

Written By Charlotte Insurance on December 15, 2020. It has 0 comments.

an overloaded surge protector that caught on fire

Many homeowners dream of becoming the next DIY rockstar, taking on projects big and small around their home. But mishandling electrical issues can lead to disasters like fires, injury, and more. Protect your home, your family, and your home insurance rates by avoiding these common electrical mistakes. Overloaded Circuits It can happen at any point, […]

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Making the Most of the Holidays at Home

Written By Charlotte Insurance on December 10, 2020. It has 0 comments.

wrapped Christmas presents

The holiday season doesn’t look like what we’re used to. While it’s not easy, it’s important to remember that this is temporary. There will be a time when we can be with our loved ones again. Just because we miss our typical holiday traditions, though, doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy the season in a new […]

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Best of Charlotte: Christmas Light Displays

Written By Charlotte Insurance on December 8, 2020. It has 0 comments.

a Christmas tree with lights on it in Charlotte, NC

A lot of holiday festivals have been cancelled or changed drastically this year because of COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy one of the most beautiful things about the holiday season — the Christmas light displays. Whether you walk outside or you drive in your car, there are plenty of opportunities to feel […]

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Home Insurance 101: Understanding MedPay

Written By Charlotte Insurance on December 3, 2020. It has 0 comments.

an arm in a cast that's been covered by a homeowners insurance policy's medpay

If you ever read through your home insurance policy, and you should at least once a year or so, you may see a section labeled “Coverage F” or “Medical Payments Coverage” aka MedPay Coverage. What is this? How does it work? Why is it there? Here’s what you need to know about MedPay. What is […]

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There’s No Such Thing as “Full Coverage”

Written By Charlotte Insurance on December 1, 2020. It has 0 comments.

a woman who's been in a car accident and worried about her full coverage auto insurance

The common term of “full coverage” for auto insurance is extremely misleading. All it takes is one too-big auto accident to learn that some aspects of the accident aren’t as well covered as you thought, and only part of it will be paid for. Here’s why “full coverage” is a misnomer and what you can […]

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Small Business Saturday — More Important Than Ever

Written By Charlotte Insurance on November 25, 2020. It has 0 comments.

a 'thing big shop small' sign representing small business Saturday in Charlotte.

The first Small Business Saturday began in 2010, in the midst of a tough recession. American Express declared the Saturday after Thanksgiving a day to direct our spending towards small local businesses. In 2011, the US Senate unanimously passed a resolution supporting and recognizing Small Business Saturday. Plenty of customers have embraced the day over […]

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Safely Celebrating Thanksgiving

Written By Charlotte Insurance on November 19, 2020. It has 0 comments.

a family celebrating Thanksgiving during COVID-19

Thanksgiving is a holiday that’s all about family coming together to celebrate what we’re thankful for. COVID-19 has made that difficult, if not impossible, this year. You don’t have to give up all of your plans, but it’s important to take precautions to keep you and your loved ones healthy and safe. Here’s how you […]

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Black Friday Will Look Different This Year

Written By Charlotte Insurance on November 12, 2020. It has 0 comments.

a woman shopping online during Black Friday because of COVID-19

How different will Black Friday be this year due to COVID-19? So different that, for some retailers, it’s already Black Friday and will continue to be through the holiday season. To reduce coronavirus transmission and crowd sizes, retailers have gotten creative for Black Friday and the entire holiday shopping season. The Deals Have Already Begun […]

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