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Don't Be An April Fool! The 5 Biggest Insurance Mistakes!

April Fool's can be fun but foolish decisions rarely are.

The very reason insurance exists is for mistakes and accidents, but be sure you're not making any mistakes when it comes to getting good insurance coverage and maintaining your insurance policy. Don't be an April fool, and be sure you're not making these common insurance mistakes.

#5 - Not Updating Your Insurance Coverage

- Life changes quickly, your coverage needs to adjust accordingly to meet your changing needs.

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#4 - Not Knowing What Is Excluded From Your Policy

- Point number one, flood insurance is excluded from your home insurance policy. Not covered. There are other coverages that are often assumed are covered, but are unfortunately are added coverage. A professional insurance agent can help advise you on your coverage and insurance needs.

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#3 - Not Shopping Around For Good Insurance

- The same reason you choose to buy clothes from certain stores, and dinner from particular restauants, insurance coverage should be shopped to find the best quality coverage at the most affordable price.

#2 - Dropping Insurance Coverage To Save Money

- All around bad idea. Coverage can be adjusted and discounts and reductions exist, but by dropping coverage when money is tight, you are more at risk to lose a great amount of money if anything goes wrong. It is a dangerous option to consider, although, we understand because money can be so tight in hard times. Our Georgia insurance company would love to advice you on how to recieve cheap insurance that meets your insurance coverage needs.

#1 - Finding The Most Basic Coverage

- When you settle on the minimum insurance requirements, you likely are putting you, your family, or others at risk. Insurance needs are unique to each individual, but is another reason why an independent insurance company can help you understnad your insurance needs and give you the best insurance advice.

Don't Be an April Fool!

These mistakes are easily fixable and working with an insurance agency that cares about your success can make the biggest difference, as they work for your good. Hope April is full of joy and the infamous April showers stay away from you and your family. Hope laughter and peace is close to you this season.

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