Thanksgiving is a time when loved ones gather to celebrate and enjoy a meal together, but it's also when home accidents, injuries, and crimes are more likely to occur. Learn three ways you can better protect yourself, your loved ones, and your personal property this holiday season, and how Aegis can partner with you for added insurance protection.

As summer draws to a close, millions of college students are preparing to start their fall semester, either away from home or commuting to their local campus. While parents might be helping their kids shop or pack, this should also be a time of preparation for them to make sure their students have all the insurance coverage they need.

Learn about the four types of Personal Insurance your college student may need this year, and how Aegis Insurance & Financial Services can partner with you to ensure they're fully protected.

Summer is when many people plan fun vacation getaways, but a growing concern for many homeowners and renters is how to keep their property safe and protected while they're away from home. Learn about several ways you can keep your home or apartment safer while you travel so you can avoid returning to a damaged home.

In the last ten years, there's been a surge of homeowners who have installed solar panels on their rooftops to reduce their electrical bills and rely more on solar energy to power their home. Although this step can greatly reduce energy costs for homeowners, solar panel installation can increase the potential for damage to the home, as well as costly repairs for the solar panels themselves.

The first week of May is National Hurricane Preparedness Week, which is dedicated to reminding homeowners, renters, and business owners the importance of being prepared for hurricane season. Any preparations that can be made now before the June 1st start of hurricane season can help better protect your home and personal property from possible hurricane damage.

Let's look at four specific ways homeowners can prepare in advance for hurricane season so their home and family can be safer in the event of tropical storms or hurricanes in our region.

As people across the world prepare to celebrate the holidays with family and friends, many are searching for the perfect gift to give to loved ones. While some gifts may be simple or handmade, others may plan to give big-ticket and extravagant gifts, which can result in a gap in insurance coverage for their new property. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at some of the kinds of holiday gifts that may require changes in personal insurance coverage amounts to ensure their values are covered in the event of damages, loss, or theft.

Thanks to the Internet, consumers have access to more information than ever before and can do a substantial amount of research before making a purchase or a financial commitment. However, many consumers still believe common misconceptions or are confused by common myths, especially regarding Personal Insurance. As a result, they might not have the right kind of policies for their needs, or be underinsured if disaster strikes.

For many people, their largest and most important financial asset is their home, so protecting it involves more than just installing a security system or a sturdy set of door locks. Good home protection starts with having quality, comprehensive Homeowners Insurance that can protect against a wide range of risks and losses, including fire, burglary, vandalism, water damage, accidents, and weather disasters.

In a very short period of time, Hurricane Nicholas developed from a line of tropical rainclouds into a category 1 hurricane that hit the Texas coast this week. While the flood and wind damages were not as significant as with past hurricanes, it still left behind flooded properties, toppled structures, and large power outages across the coast.

No matter how safe and responsible your life might be, life can throw us curveballs sometimes, like a sudden car accident, unexpected medical emergency, or devastating house fire. We can only hope that when disaster strikes, we have the support and love of family and friends, as well as the financial means to recover and move forward. In today's Aegis blog post, we look at how individuals and families can be protected if disaster strikes, by choosing essential Personal Insurance policies and other proactive financial decisions.