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BOAT & WATERCRAFT INSURANCE

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Affordable Insurance can help make your time on the water relaxed and worry-free! We will find you comprehensive protection that protects you, your friends and family, your watercraft and your boating equipment. The average boat costs less than a dollar a day to insure. You’ll enjoy being on the water even more when you aren’t worried about your safety, the safety your passengers, or your investment.

Arkansas – Do you know what to look for in a watercraft insurance policy? Affordable Insurance can help you determine the right amount of coverage to meet your specific needs. Just give us a call today at 870-425-6079to get started. Here are some items you’ll need to consider when shopping for boat insurance in Arkansas.

  • Navigational Area:
    Know where you are covered in the water. Some companies, such as Safeco Insurance, offer protection that covers you up to 75 miles from the U.S. coastline; into Canadian coastal or inland waters; and into the Pacific coastal waters of Mexico. In California, Florida and Oregon, additional coverage area can be purchased.
  • Agreed Value Coverage:

Watercrafts depreciate just like automobiles. Actual cash value policies can make it difficult to replace a boat that’s been stolen or destroyed. This means that if your boat is a total loss you will get the value you insured it for, minus any deductible.

  • Liability

Like car insurance, personal liability coverage provides coverage to other boaters and boat owners in the event you are at-fault for an accident on the water. This coverage will pay to repair or replace the property of someone else as well as for their medical care, lost wages and other costs incurred as a result of a boating accident for which you are at-fault.

  • Medical Payments

Medical payments coverage will pay for the cost of needed care that is the result of a boating accident. This coverage is available from $500 to $10,000 and covers you, your passengers, and even your water skiers/tubers, regardless of who is at-fault.

  • Physical Damage Coverage

Physical damage coverage pays for the cost to repair or replace your watercraft, its motor, any permanently attached equipment, and your trailer, if it is stolen or damaged.

  • Uninsured/Underinsured Watercraft Bodily Injury

Since boat coverage is not always mandatory, many boaters choose not to get insurance. If you are hit by an uninsured or underinsured boater, and you are injured, this type of coverage pays for medical treatment, lost wages, and other costs associated with the accident.

  • Fuel Spill Liability and Wreckage Removal

Should your boat sink or be seriously damaged, there is a chance that it could leak oil or fuel into the water. As the boat’s owner you are required by law to have this cleaned up, which can be time consuming and expensive.

  • Personal Effects

Your policy can provide coverage for many personal effects, including clothing, jewelry, cell phones, scuba/snorkeling and other sporting equipment, and fishing equipment. Limits vary by state – check with

Affordable Insurance for information. Personal effects coverage does not include jewelry, watches or furs.

  • Unattached Equipment Coverage

This pays to repair or replace equipment that isn’t permanently attached to your boat or personal watercraft, but is designed for use primarily on a boat. This includes items like lifesaving equipment, water skis, anchors, oars, fire extinguishers, tarps etc.

  • Emergency Assistance

The Emergency Assistance Package provides coverage for towing, labor and delivery of gas, oil or loaned battery if the watercraft is disabled while on the water.

 

Every need is unique – contact Affordable Insurance today Call 870-425-6079 to find out how to get the best boat and watercraft insurance coverage for you.

How to Select the Best Homeowners Insurance Coverage. Call Affordable Insurance today 870-425-6079

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How to Select the Best Homeowners Insurance Coverage Call Affordable Insurance 870-425-6079
Insurance Advice for New Homeowners

Buying a home is an exciting, new adventure. One of the many decisions you will make is how to insure your new home.

The Insurance Information Institute reports that one in 20 insured homes has a claim each year. While you never want to file a claim, having the right coverage is critical to your new investment.

Here’s how you can make sure you’re choosing the best homeowners insurance coverage for your home.

1. Understand What Homeowners Insurance Provides 

It’s important to understand homeowners insurance when selecting your coverages.

A simple definition of homeowners insurance: an agreement to repair or replace your home and put your life back to where it was after a disaster/covered loss in return for a premium/payment.

 

Most standard homeowners insurance policies cover:

  • The cost to rebuild your home after a disaster
  • Your contents inside the home in the event of a covered loss
  • Liability coverage to pay medical bills if somebody is injured on your property
  • Living expenses if you have to leave your home after a disaster

2. Explore Your Options

One of the important choices you will make when selecting a policy is your limit of insurance.

Your limit of insurance is the maximum your insurance company will pay you in the event of a covered loss.

New homeowners will often consider their home’s resale value when deciding their limits of insurance. However, you are not insuring your home’s resale value.

You want your insurance limit to cover the cost to completely rebuild your home after a covered loss.

Beyond choosing your limits, you will also have optional coverages you can add on to your policy. These may include:

  • Guaranteed Home Replacement Cost: Provides full replacement of your home in the event that your coverage limit is too low. This may occur due to unforeseen changes in construction material and labor costs.
  • Personal Property Replacement Cost: Pays you the cost to purchase new contents regardless of the resale value or age in the event of a covered loss. Alternatively, standard coverage will pay you the cash value of your contents at their depreciated value.
  • Equipment Breakdown Coverage: Covers the breakdown of all your important home systems and personal major appliances. For example, air-conditioning systems, furnaces, compressors, laptops, televisions, home appliances, and hot-water heaters

 Check out this interactive home tour to see Equipment Breakdown Coverage in action.

3. Choose the Right Insurance Company

Your next step is choosing the right insurance company.

When you search for the cheapest insurance option online, you are most likely missing important details and coverages. A low price doesn’t necessarily mean appropriate coverage.

Affordable Insurance represents many insurance companies. We can provide you with personalized quotes from any of them based on your needs.

Affordable Insurance will help you dig deeper and find out exactly what is and isn’t covered under each policy you consider. Our success is dependent on representing quality insurance companies. So, we very familiar with insurance companies known for superior customer service.

4. Bundle Your Insurance Policies for Extra Savings

Oftentimes, insurance companies offer multiple-policy discounts since they sell multiple types of insurance. If you buy more than one policy from the same insurance company you may qualify for policy discounts.

So, if you have the option to bundle your policies with one insurance company, it is usually a good idea.

5. Remember to Look Ahead

Lastly, remember your home insurance needs may change over time.

As your home and family change, let us know. This will help make sure you still have the best coverages for your home.

Examples of these changes may include:

  • Remodeling or renovating parts of your home
  • Changes to who is living in the home
  • Changes to how much time you spend in the home throughout the year
  • Upgrading the contents of your home
  • Adding a deck
  • Digging a pool
  • Finishing your basement

Another aspect of your home that may change over time is the contents inside. It’s a good idea to keep an up-to-date home inventory to document the items in your home. Several free apps can help you capture the information quickly.

Choosing the Best Homeowners Insurance for Your Home Doesn’t Have to be Hard

Purchasing your first house and homeowners insurance is not something to rush through. Give us a call today to ensure your home is covered properly.

Learn more: Homeowners Insurance & Ways to Save with Auto-Owners 

Disclaimer: The analysis of coverage is in general terms and is superseded in all respects by the Insuring Agreements, Endorsements, Exclusions, Terms and Conditions of the Policy. Some of the coverage mentioned in this material may not be applicable in all states or may have to be modified to conform to applicable state law. Some coverages may have been eliminated or modified since the publishing of this material. Please check with your local Independent Auto-Owners Insurance Agent for details.

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Ride Safe With These Motorcycle Tips

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Motorcyclists know that riding gives them a freedom that driving a car just can’t match. But the best riders also know that motorcycles require more focus to operate and don’t provide the same protections cars do in the event of a crash. The best riders also take great care in all situations, whether they’re in heavy traffic on highway 62 or 65, stuck in the rain or just taking a quick ride on a perfect day.

If your habits aren’t as safe as they could be, or if you’re new to motorcycling, don’t worry! Instead, take time to improve. The quick safety tips below are a great place to start.

Want more? Check out the Motorcycle Safety Foundation (http://www.msf-usa.org) or the American Motorcyclist Association (www.americanmotorcyclist.com).

Remember to give us at Affordable Insurance a call at 870-425-6079 when you need to get coverage for your bike (or your home or auto, boat or more)!  Affordable Insurance located in Mountain Home, Arkansas; Harrison, Arkansas and Flippin, Arkansas

First things first

  • Wear proper safety gear and, most importantly, a helmet – no matter how short your trip may be.
  • Make sure you can be seen by other motorists. Make it easier for them by wearing reflective clothing, always using turn signals (and perhaps hand signals as well) and keeping your headlight on.
  • Even when taking the above precautions, stay alert and assume that other drivers don’t see you — especially at intersections and when making lane changes or passing.
  • Be patient. Don’t tailgate, and if someone is tailgating you, get out of their way.
  • Don’t ride after drinking or taking any medications that could impair your abilities.

Riding at night

  • Again, make sure you’re visible — particularly at dusk. Consider upgrading your headlight or adding other lights to your ride. Is your bike black? What about your clothing? Both will make you more difficult to see at night.
  • Your vision needs to be clear, so keep your visor or goggles clean and free from scratches. If you don’t use face or eye protection, consider it.
  • Carry a flashlight or other emergency gear with you so a mechanical problem doesn’t leave you stranded — and invisible — on the side of a dark road.

Bad weather?

  • Keep rain and cold-weather gear handy. Riding isn’t just more enjoyable when you’re warm and dry — it’s safer, too.
  • Use extreme caution when it first begins to rain, as the roads are most slick at that point. Pull over and wait if necessary. It’s better to be late than ride in unsafe conditions.

We wish that all of your rides could be on sunny days with wide-open roads, but we know that’s not going to happen. So think about safety every time you start up your bike!  Let Affordable Insurance help you with your motorcycle insurance coverage, call us today 870-425-6079

Affordable Insurance Offers Tips to Help You Save on Auto Insurance

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Purchasing the auto insurance that is right for you can be confusing, especially for first-time buyers. By learning the basics on how to get the most for your money, you can save on your auto insurance and feel confident you have adequate coverage. Affordable Insurance, a leading provider of auto and homeowners insurance, offer these tips to lead you in the right direction when you purchase your car insurance.

  • Be a safe driver. Drivers with good driving records can save as much as 60 percent over drivers who cause accidents.
  • Enroll in a driving class. Drivers who complete a state-approved defensive driving course, or drivers under the age of 21 who take a driver training course, could qualify for savings.
  • Buy a car that includes safety features such as anti-lock brakes, alarms or other security features, airbags, and automatic seat belts.
  • Choose a higher deductible (what you pay before your insurance policy kicks in), which can mean paying less for your policy.
  • Eliminate unnecessary coverages. If you drive an older car with little cash value, consider eliminating “collision” or “comprehensive” coverage, which pays for damage to or theft of your car.
  • Insure more than one car with the same company, and you may be eligible for savings.
  • Insure your car and home with the same company. You could save money if you have more than one type of policy with the same insurance company (for example, an auto policy and a homeowner’s policy). The more good business you give the company, the more valuable you are as a customer.
  • Look for low-mileage discounts if you car pool or do not put a lot of miles on your car annually.
  • Check for student discounts such as a good student credit for maintaining a B average, or if a driver in your household is living away at school and not driving as much.
  • Buy a safer car that will cost less to repair and less to insure. Check crash-test reports, repair records and manufacturer recalls of any car you are considering.  A consumer protection magazine can be very useful or check car sites on the Internet.

Established in 1995, Affordable Insurance is an independent insurance agency offering a full range of insurance products including AUTO, HOME, LIFE, HEALTH, BUSINESS.

For information and quotes on insurance coverage, please visit Affordable Insurance at one of our locations 635 Hwy 62 East Mountain Home, Arkansas; 816 East Main Street Flippin, Arkansas; 324 Highway 62 65 North, Harrison, Arkansas or call 870-425-6079.

 

 

 

 

Affordable Insurance Offers Tips to Help You Save on Homeowners Insurance

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Purchasing the homeowners insurance that is right for you and your home can be confusing, especially for first-time buyers. By learning the basics on how to get the most for your money, you can save on your homeowners insurance and feel confident you have adequate coverage. Affordable Insurance, a leading provider of homeowners and auto insurance, offer these tips to lead you in the right direction when you purchase your homeowners insurance.

  • Raise your deductible. Companies generally have deductibles (what you pay before your insurance policy kicks in) starting at $500. By choosing a higher deductible ($750,

$1,000, $2500 or higher), you’ll have lower annual premium payments.

  • Consider how much insuring a new home will be. The age of your home may qualify you for savings because plumbing, heating and electrical systems of newer homes have lower risks than outdated systems. Construction of the home (brick versus wooden frame) can affect your cost as well, depending on your home’s location. Also, if you live near your local fire department, your homeowners rates might be lower than if you are many miles away.
  • Insure your home, not your land. Since homeowners policies don’t provide protection for your land, it would be a waste of money to include its value as part of your dwelling coverage, which should only reflect the price it would cost to repair or replace your home’s structure.
  • Insure your car and home with the same company. You can save money if you have more than one type of policy with the same insurance company. The more good business you give the company, the more valuable you are as a
  • Improve home security and safety. If your home has certain types of fire alarms, burglar alarms, locks, or smoke detectors, you’ve reduced your risk and may qualify for a
  • Look for senior discounts. If you are at least 55 years old and retired, your insurance company may offer you a discount. Retirees often spend more time at home and are more likely to spot trouble and prevent a
  • Stay with one insurer. If you keep your coverage under one insurer for several years, you may be offered a discount from the company. The longer you are a customer, the more money you will likely end up
  • Compare the limits in your policy to the value of your possessions at least once a year. If you make any major purchases or additions, you want to ensure they will be covered, but you do not want to spend more than is

Established in 1995, Affordable Insurance is an independent insurance agency offering a full range of insurance products including AUTO, HOME, LIFE, HEALTH, BUSINESS.

For information and quotes on insurance coverage, please visit Affordable Insurance at one of our locations 635 Hwy 62 East Mountain Home, Arkansas; 816 East Main Street Flippin, Arkansas; 324 Highway 62 65 North Harrison, Arkansas or call 870-425-6079.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notice to our customers

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Notice from Affordable Insurance We are here to help you. We are open currently to service your insurance needs. Due to health directive our operations have been changed temporarily during this time. To protect the health and safety of our employees and community, our lobbies will not be accessible effective 3-20-20 until further notice due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We encourage you to call us for service 870-425-6079. At our Mountain Home and Flippin location you can drive up to the parking lot, call 870-425-6079 and someone will service you. At this time, we can assist your needs and come out to your vehicle if necessary. If you need to drop off payments, call 870-425-6079 and speak to a representative for instruction.  A drop box will be provided at the Mountain Home and Flippin location. You must call 870-425-6079 at the time you are dropping off the payment. A staff member will pick it up immediately once dropped off. You can also make a payment using our website www.affordins.com. At the Harrison location use the drive through service. Following recommendation from the CDC on social distancing and limiting public gathering, we feel this is the best course of action for the well being of our customers and staff. If you have questions or need assistance, please feel free to call us at 870-425-6079 and one of our team members will be happy to assist you. You may also visit us online www.affordins.com We appreciate your patience and understanding during this trying time for our nation and communities. We value you as our customer. We pray for health, peace and comfort to you and your families during this time.