Tips for choosing the right insurance deductible for you
Low deductible with a higher premium? Or high deductible with a lower premium? These tips will help you make the best choice for your insurance needs.
Member receives unexpected $27K in benefits after accident
It was a month after the Fourth of July when Ralph Freese remembered he had a couple of leftover fireworks. He would end up lighting only one that August 2016 evening. The firework exploded instantly, taking with it Freese’s left…
Why distracted driving is costing everyone money
You’ve probably seen it happen so many times you’ve lost count. Maybe you’ve even done it yourself. More drivers are multi-tasking behind the wheel—from texting or talking on phones to eating or drinking. In fact, U.S. drivers are using their…
Dupaco Insurance Services provides family more coverage for less
Dupaco members Kelly and Aaron Otting play with their two children at their home in Worthington, Iowa. With the help of Dupaco Insurance Services, they were able to get more than five times their current home and auto insurance coverage…
Properly protecting your new gifts
The holidays often give way to gifts of jewelry, drones and other valuable pieces. It can be easy to overlook the importance of ensuring these gifts are properly insured, says Tim Bemis, insurance services manager at Dupaco Insurance Services. “Because they’re…
Have you reviewed your life insurance lately?
Life is full of big moments. And each milestone also serves as an important time to … review your life insurance needs? Tim Bemis, insurance services manager at Dupaco Insurance Services, acknowledges that the task is a difficult sell—especially during…
Insuring hope
Jenay Sullivan had beaten thyroid cancer not once, but twice, when she found herself in a different kind of battle. A couple years ago, the Cedar Rapids mom of three and her husband both wanted to replace outdated life insurance…
5 benefits of pet insurance to consider right meow
We insure our vehicles, homes, health and more—but what about the furry members of our families? While many pet owners have not traditionally carried pet insurance, more are starting to find value in the coverage. Citing information from the North…
Don’t forget to insure the bling
Today remains a popular day for marriage proposals and gifts of fine jewelry. Nearly 20 percent of shoppers planned to give jewelry this Valentine’s Day, spending $4.3 billion total on such gifts, according to an annual survey by the National…
Securing your debt with life insurance
When you die, the debts you held in life can burden those left behind. But with the help of your insurance agent, you can create a plan to make sure that your legacy is debt-free. September is Life Insurance Awareness…
Before you hit the road this summer
It’s road-trip season! But before you take your next adventure, be prepared. Tim Bemis, insurance services manager at Dupaco Insurance Services, says road-trip safety starts at home—prior to leaving. Know your route. GPS is great, but don’t rely solely on…
The disability reality
Could you afford to be without a paycheck for three months – or longer? “Our ability to earn an income is perhaps our greatest asset – greater than any home or auto we’ll ever own,” says Tim Bemis, assistant manager…
