The average person will spend a total of 3,680 hours, or 153 days of their life, searching for misplaced items.* Typically, the only time many of us think about decluttering our homes or spaces is when we’re getting ready to move. Whether you’re moving or just wanted to save time and space, this easy five-bin […]
Scheduling vs. Blanketed
Should you insure your new jewels? The wild ride through the holiday season is wrapping up; we’ve made it through Christmas and into the New Year. Let’s talk about your new gifts for a moment. A new piece of jewelry can add a sparkle to your life. Maybe it is an engagement ring that caught […]
Preventing Freezing Pipes
When you’re insured with us at the Dean Ballenger Agency, know that we take pride in educating our clients about coverage. We walk through examples when we go over quotes over the phone, but what about after you’ve been with us for awhile. It’s time for a refresher on what some of your policy covers. […]
Roost Home Detector
Have you or someone you know had a water claim? Your sump pump fails and next thing you know you have a basement full of water. Or you are out of town in the winter and the temperature drops, have you been worried about your pipes freezing? We have a free opportunity for you to look into. […]
Play It Safe for the Summer
Summertime is a season of relaxation for many of us. Warm temperatures and long daylight hours means plenty of opportunities for time spent in the great outdoors with family and friends. Walking on the Monon, grilling out with neighbors or simply catching a tan in your backyard may be activities you look forward to every summer. […]
When Getting Married Saves You Money
When couples exchange vows, combining their existing insurance policies doesn’t typically rank high on the post-wedding to do list. However, combining policies as a married couple can amount to savings that may have you calling your agent the second you say “I do.” Being listed as married versus single can decrease your rates up to […]
Now You See It Now You Don’t
Welcome to May, Hoosiers! The first month of sunshine, warm days and of course, the Indy 500. Like many other Hoosiers, you likely have plans to attend the 100th running of the Indy 500 and ring summer in right. But no Hoosier expects to ring it in by losing just that…their ring. Ladies, picture you […]
Insure That She Has a Great Mother’s Day!
There is no doubt about the important role mothers play in our lives. From cheering the loudest on the soccer game sidelines, to bandaging up scrapes and bruises, to helping build that volcano for the science fair – mom has always been there. And for most of us, she’s the reason we turned out half […]
9 Gardening Tips for Beginners
Spring has officially arrived and summer is around the corner! It’s time to pull the work gloves out of storage and get to work on the yard work that’s been calling your name. For those who are new to the gardening world, this article is a great resource for dos and don’ts to keep your […]
Blown Away By Your Roof Deductible?
With Indiana’s recent hail and wind storms, many Hoosiers have needed to lean on their homeowner’s insurance to help with the damage their roofs have experienced. Unfortunately, many of those same Hoosiers are realizing their coverage is not what they thought it was. Do you know if your homeowner’s insurance has actual cash value (ACV) […]