Thanksgiving Day is almost here. This U.S. national holiday is a day of giving thanks for the blessings in our lives. Other places around the world observe similar celebrations, though they may not call it the same thing. In America, our Thanksgiving celebration is observed on different days and in different ways, compared to other […]
Winter Ice Dams, Homeowners Insurance, and Your Home
If you live in Milwaukee Wisconsin or anywhere nearby, you know that snow, ice and cold temperatures are a seasonal reality. Though we sometimes might curse the cold and snow for interfering with our drive to and from work, it can cause some problems with our homes, too. Where there is significant snowfall, ice dams […]
How Umbrella Coverage Can Protect Your Property
The standard insurance policies you have on your home or auto can protect you financially when it comes to many types of accidents. Other policies will cover claims regarding accidents with your boat, snowmobile, ATV or recreational vehicle. Each policy has a limit though, and they’ll only pay out so much. If the claim exceeds […]
What You Should Know About Replacement Cost Value vs. ACV
Have you ever heard of the phrase “the devil is in the details”? When it comes to any type of insurance, the details can make a big difference in how you’re covered, what is covered, and how much you would be reimbursed if you ever needed to file a claim. That’s not even taking into […]
10 Tips for a Safer Trip This 4th of July
Driving somewhere to celebrate the 4th of July Independence Day weekend? You won’t be alone. According to AAA, previous years have typically seen 30 to 40 million people on the road for this most explosive of holidays. With so many driving, it should come as no surprise that it’s also one of the deadliest holidays […]
When You Go Camping – So Does Your Homeowners Insurance
Reality television fans may remember the show “Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica,” which highlighted the brief marriage of Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson. In one episode, Nick takes Jessica camping. Few would consider Jessica “outdoorsy” so no surprise when she asks, “I don’t know. Is that weird, taking my Louie Vuitton bag camping?” Well, yes, but […]
Tornado Season is Here
A tornado is a fascinating phenomenon: A strong tornado can pick up a house and move it down the block. Knives and forks have been found embedded in tree trunks flung from a tornado. Tornadoes can hop, thus leveling one house and leaving a neighboring house undamaged. While these facts make interesting reading, tornadoes are […]
Choosing a Deductible for Your Car Insurance
Yogi Berra once observed, “In baseball, you don’t know nothing.” Smart automobile owners understand that his observation extends far beyond the Brewers. Like in baseball, we “don’t know nothing” about what might happen to our car. You can keep a car in tiptop shape and drive carefully, but living in the Milwaukee area exposes your […]
Welcome to the Smith Insurance and Financial Services Blog
Times are changing and so are we at Smith Insurance. You don’t have to worry though, you’ll still find my father Mike and me at our desk or nearby when you stop in to visit or give us a call. We’re not changing staff, insurance companies, or the way we conduct business either. What we […]
Baby It’s Cold Outside!
Living in the Midwest, many of us count down the days until the snow melts and spring arrives. On the other hand, some of us choose to take part in winter sports and bundle up with warm clothing, enjoy the outdoors skiing or sledding, then top off our day sitting by the fire drinking hot […]
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