Recent insurance news from our agency. http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/blog/ http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/protect_your_home_from_water_damage_with_missouri_homeowners_insurance Water damage can lead to significant damage and loss for homeowners. Standard homeowner’s insurance policies generally cover water damage from burst pipes. There are things you can do to prevent water damage inside and outside your home, so that you do not have to file claims on your Missouri homeowners insurance that could have been prevented.

]]> http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/protect_your_home_from_water_damage_with_missouri_homeowners_insurance Thu, 10 May 2012 11:15:00 GMT http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/summer_in_missouri_means_bringing_out_the_grill Summer temperatures in Missouri average 90 degrees. Summer activities like swimming, biking, and outdoor grilling are common in Missouri as in most other States. Grilling out results in accidents every year, and your Missouri homeowners insurance coverage is important in case of resulting fires. As it’s important to put safety first, safe grilling practices should always be applied. ]]> http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/summer_in_missouri_means_bringing_out_the_grill Tue, 01 May 2012 01:20:00 GMT http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/preparing_for_tornadoes_with_insurance_in_mo Missouri is one of the Midwestern states included in what is known as “Tornado Alley,” the Great Plains area of the United States between the Appalachian and Rocky Mountain Ranges where tornadoes are most frequent. Financial protection for damage from tornadoes is typically included in a standard insurance in MO homeowners’ policy, but check with your agent for details about coverage.

]]> http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/preparing_for_tornadoes_with_insurance_in_mo Wed, 25 Apr 2012 08:45:00 GMT http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/insurance_in_mo_for_farms Missouri ranks second in number of farms in the United States, based on U.S. Department of Agriculture statistics. Insurance in MO provides many levels of coverage in this great State where 29 million acres or 66% of the State consists of farm land. Farming is a rewarding profession, but does involve considerable risk, both financial and personal. Farms are unique businesses in that owners both live and work at their place of business; therefore insurance policies address a combination of personal and business needs, and offer financial protection of the family farm.

]]> http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/insurance_in_mo_for_farms Thu, 19 Apr 2012 08:20:00 GMT http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/make_certain_you_are_fully_covered_with_specialty_insurance_in_mo Do not assume that your standard insurance policies cover everything you need. You may need specialty insurance in MO for some possessions and circumstances. Identity theft is one important area of coverage which is sometimes offered as an inclusion in homeowner insurance but it depends on the policy, and you may need separate coverage for it. Should your identity be compromised, the clean-up process could take as long as a month and may even result in missed days at work. Identity theft insurance coverage may reimburse you for some of the costs incurred.

]]> http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/make_certain_you_are_fully_covered_with_specialty_insurance_in_mo Wed, 11 Apr 2012 07:40:00 GMT http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/missouri_homeowners_insurance_coverage_required_for_family_farms Missouri is the State with the second highest number of farms in the country, second only to Texas. As a result, Missouri homeowners insurance companies are skilled at combining homeowners and farm insurance to give operators of large and small family farms the best possible rates.

]]> http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/missouri_homeowners_insurance_coverage_required_for_family_farms Thu, 05 Apr 2012 06:40:00 GMT http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/spring_tips_with_missouri_homeowners_insurance From March 12^th to March 16^th, the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill hosted the annual Severe Weather Awareness Week. Residents were encouraged to review their severe weather safety plans, and we’d like to remind residents to review their insurance in MO, too.

]]> http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/spring_tips_with_missouri_homeowners_insurance Wed, 28 Mar 2012 10:55:00 GMT http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/deciding_on_décor_with_missouri_homeowners_insurance http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/deciding_on_décor_with_missouri_homeowners_insurance Thu, 22 Mar 2012 01:20:00 GMT http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/tornado_warning_systems_and_insurance_in_mo http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/tornado_warning_systems_and_insurance_in_mo Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:20:00 GMT http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/saving_a_house_deposit_with_missouri_homeowners_insurance http://www.nixonandlindstrom.com/about-us/our-blog/saving_a_house_deposit_with_missouri_homeowners_insurance Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:35:00 GMT