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Does Homeowners Insurance Cover Ice Dam Damage in Rochester, NY?
February 11, 2026
https://youtube.com/shorts/ek2c58BCnUI?si=Y1Esj6BFxRom-dpr If you’ve lived through even one winter in Rochester, you’ve probably seen them — long, thick icicles hanging off rooftops all over town. They...
What a Super Bowl Ring Can Teach Us About Jewelry Insurance
February 10, 2026
https://youtube.com/shorts/ySPwYfITVjk?si=GYeY7uvLEg1eDf6n Every year around the Super Bowl, we see images of championship rings shared everywhere — massive, custom-designed pieces that represent a lifetime achievement. Whether...
A Homeowner’s Guide to Dealing with Ice Dams
February 2, 2026
Ice dams form when snow on a roof melts, runs down to colder eaves, and refreezes into a ridge that blocks drainage. Over repeated melt-freeze...
Independent Contractor or Employee? Why New York Businesses Are Getting Fined by the Workers’ Comp Board
January 29, 2026
As a business owner, there are certain things you learn to pay attention to over time. For me, one of those things is the court...
So Much Has Changed Since 2016… But Has Your Insurance?
January 28, 2026
If you had shown me a photo from 2016 and asked me what I was worried about back then, the answer would’ve been pretty simple:...
Can Extreme Athletes Like Alex Honnold Get Life Insurance?
January 26, 2026
When news broke that Alex Honnold scaled a 101-story building in Taipei — free solo, no ropes — most people reacted the same way: “That’s...
You Pulled a $1,000,000 Sports Card… Now What?
January 14, 2026
A Rochester-based card breaking company, We The Hobby, recently made headlines after pulling a 1-of-1 autographed Cooper Flagg card. Early estimates put the value of...
TODAY Show Highlights Why Car Insurance Costs Are Rising — and What Drivers Can Do
January 8, 2026
Car insurance rates have increased nearly 30% over the past two years, a trend recently highlighted on the TODAY Show in a segment featuring NBC...
Don’t Let Bad Insurance Coverage Force You Out of Retirement — A New Year Insurance Checklist
December 23, 2025
Phillip Rivers — the former NFL star and grandfather — just came out of retirement at age 44 to start at quarterback for the Indianapolis...
Hyundai & Kia Theft Settlement: What New York Vehicle Owners Need to Know
December 17, 2025
This is welcome news for Hyundai and Kia owners across New York State whose vehicles were stolen. New York Attorney General Letitia James has secured...
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