As you read this, the chances are very good that I am sitting on a sandy beach listening to waves crash against the shore and breathing in the crisp sea air, tasting the salt upon my lips (give it a minute, that twinge of jealousy will go away).

This week my family is off on our annual camping vacation. It's something I look forward to all year long. People are often surprised to find that I enjoy camping (something about my fancy fingernails makes them think I'd be happier in a hotel, but the truth is... I love camping -- and I was as surprised to discover that as they are!)

The thing about camping, though, is that it can be a lot of work. There are so many details to pull together! The first year we camped we made a list of stuff we thought we should take. We scoured websites and gathered info on everything we might possibly need. Funny... we came home that year with another list - one of all the stuff we wished we had taken, as well as the stuff we took and had absolutely no use for.  

Now that we've learned what works for us, we pretty much have this roughing it routine down.  We like to think of ourselves as seasoned campers (ok, so maybe sleeping on a double height air mattress isn't exactly roughing it, but hey... it ain't the Ritz!) 

As my mind went through the planning process for our trip, I thought about how there are also a ton of details that need to be looked at to make sure you have the coverage you need to protect what's important to you. It could be overwhelming, but thankfully, we know all of the right questions to ask to ensure that your insurance program is perfectly suited to your needs. You don't have to go out and research different carriers, because we already know the strengths and weaknesses of each company, and we can put you with the one that is the best match for you. That's just one of the perks to being under the tent of an Independent Agent. :)

If you have any questions at all about your policies or the coverage they provide for you, please don't hesitate to call on our seasoned staff. They'll be here, ready - and happy - to chat with you (another perk!)

Enjoy the rest of your summer (I know I am!) See you in September!  

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