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Hiring a Contractor for Home Updates
If you own a home, then chances are at some point you will need to hire someone to do repair work on your home. At H.D. Segur Insurance we know that hiring a contractor or handyman to perform work on your home often comes with risks. Below are nine things for you to...
How to Jump Start a Car
Trouble happens. You left your lights on and now you’re stuck with a dead car battery. While learning how to jump start a car can be easy, there are risks in it if done so incorrectly. As your insurance agent, we care about your safety so we put together the following...
Summer Driving Tips
"This year will be the summer of the road trip," said Aldo Vazquez, public relations spokesman for AAA. With trends showing that travel by planes, trains, ships and buses will decrease, the favored mode of transportation for travelers this summer will be by car. July...
How to Identify, Avoid, and Escape a RIP Current
Beachgoers need to be aware of RIP currents. “RIP” in this case could stand for “rest in peace,” because these currents can be deadly. In the U.S., about 100 people drown in RIP Currents every year. Lifeguards in the U.S. rescue another 30,000 swimmers from RIP...
RV Insurance, Weather and Driving Conditions
RVing is becoming one of the most popular ways to travel. A successful and safe RV trip takes preparation and planning to make it a good experience. Whether you are new to RVing or not, these tips can help ensure that your trip will be a smooth experience. As your...
Yard Safety
By Travelers Risk Control Backyard entertaining has gotten more elaborate in recent years. Fire pits are helping homeowners extend the backyard season, and today’s playsets involve more than a simple set of swings and a slide. Whether backyard entertaining means...
Auto Insurance Costs
If you own a vehicle, you should own an auto insurance policy. Have you ever wondered how the cost of your policy is determined? There are a number of different factors that impact the cost of your auto insurance. While not all companies use the same parameters, HD...
Clients LOVE H.D. Segur Insurance!
February is the month dedicated to celebrating LOVE for those special people in your life - Mom/Dad, Husband/Wife/Partner, Son/Daughter, and even us, Your Insurance Agent!! Yes, that’s right, Insurance Agent. Our clients express their love for us not only in...
What to Do Immediately After a Winter Storm
Alaina Tweddale Published: April 24, 2017 Updated: December 14, 2020 Old Man Winter has a nasty habit of blowing into town when we least expect him, which means we may not always be able to prepare for a storm before it strikes. But even after the snow has stopped...
Seven tips to help you winterize your home
Winter weather can mean trouble for your house. In 2017, the Summary of Natural Hazard Statistics reported that winter storms caused more than $308.79 million in damage to homes across the U.S. The Insurance Information Institute added that a common winter homeowner’s...