Are you using smart devices to keep your home and family safe?

I need my smart phone to make daily tasks more convenient. And now, technology experts believe that “smart homes” can do the same thing for my house and my family. Electrical outlets, lightbulbs, smoke detectors and more, are now available with networking and sensor technology similar to smartphones. A smart device uses your home’s Wi-Fi…

Meet the Team – Tammy Mohr

Meet Our Team – Tammy Mohr, Community Association Practice, Team Leader Background Tammy Mohr has been a Customer Service Agent with Deeley Insurance Group since 1998. Tammy spent time as a nurse before entering the insurance industry. Tammy is also a member of the Computer Committee and is helpful in testing and promoting the use…

Document your Property & Belongings

In almost every blog I read about protecting your belongings, one common thread appears over and over. Document your possessions with photo and videos. This is supposed to help a claims adjustor replace your lost items. It is recommended by every insurance agent – at all times. Home or business common sense says – take…

Frozen Pipes in Summer?

This year it happened in our office. Our frost free hose bib burst. We thought we had made it through the winter unscathed and then…. Wet spring/summer had us not using our outside hosebib to water any of our shrubs. By mid-June we still had not turned the water on outside. We began renovations in…

Five steps to help avoid frozen exterior hose bibs

Frost free doesn't mean freeze proof! Winterize all outside water lines whenever cold weather approaches or you leave your unit for more than 48 hours. Always remove the hose from the hose bib. Shut off exterior water prior to the first frost, or whenever you leave your unit unoccupied for more than 48 hours. Open…

“Flocking” Insurance – Is your Business ready?

Our Willard’s office has been flocked. We were completely unprotected and 60 pink flamingos landed in our front lawn. Nicely done Salisbury Jaycees, nicely done. As insurance agents we are ready to review your policies and make sure there are no gaps in protection. Important to note, “Flocking” insurance is only sold by the Salisbury…

Admitted vs. Non-admitted Carriers

There are times when the coverage you need is available exclusively from a non-admitted carrier. What is the difference between admitted and non-admitted carriers, and what are the advantages and disadvantages of each? Should you be concerned if a carrier is not admitted? Admitted Carriers An admitted carrier is one that follows guidelines set forth…