Longevity is now proud to offer Titan Insurance, a Nationwide Company

Denver auto insurance carriers

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Making a big purchase this holiday season? If it is jewelry, artwork, or firearms, you may need more insurance

Personal Articles Policies

Home insurance policies cover your personal property, but only to a limit for certain items. If you are giving or receiving expensive jewelry or artwork this holiday season, give us a call and we can help cover your items for full replacement cost. 

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Great news coming from Wells County

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Needing new members for my referral group

Looking to grow your business through referral in 2015? My referral group, the Rocky Mountain Referral Partners, are looking to fill the following positions:

• Landscaper
• Handyman
• Florist
• Plumber
• Housecleaner
• Pest control
• Personal Trainer
• many more!

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Have a great weekend everybody! We will be open Saturday from 10-1

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What if someone gets injured at my house this holiday season?

Denver home insurance questions answered

If someone is injured at your house, there are two coverages that potentially come in to play: medical payments and personal liability. Medical payments will pay up to the policy limits (typically $5k) for anyone injured on your property, no questions asked. If treatment for the injury is greater than $5k, then your personal liability coverage comes into play. However, negligence by the policyholder must be proven in order for this coverage to pay out. Be safe this holiday season!

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Why work with an independent insurance broker?

Independent insurance brokers vs. the captive agent model

Insurance rates are unlikely do go down, so when you get a rate increase, what does your agent do? If you are working with an agent that only has access to one company, they are probably crossing their fingers and hoping you don't notice. That is not customer service. 

At Longevity, we rerate every client that sees more than a 10% increase. If we are able to find  you a better rate, then we switch you over with no hassle to you. That's not just the right thing to do, that's the Longevity Guarantee. 

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Did you know you can insure jewelry on your home insurance?

Denver home insurance

Special policies called floaters can cover expensive jewelry, artwork, firearms, and silverware up to their replacement cost. If you don't have this important rider and an engagement ring is lost, you may only get a small percentage of what it is worth. 

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Longevity Insurance Brokers has been certified with the Better Business Bureau!

Longevity Insurance Brokers has been certified with the Better Business Bureau!

We are very honored, and will continue to live up to the ethical standards of our industry.  At LIB, the customer ALWAYS comes first! 

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Category of the week: Renters insurance!

Denver Renters insurance

Renting your home? If so, a renters insurance policy is a must. Not only does it cover all of your personal property, but also protects your liability in case you were to do serious damage to your unit. And the best part: policies start between $10-$14 per month. Give us a call today!www.longevitybrokers.com

Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Thank you for your continued support of our business. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. 

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A pipe burst at my rental property and now my tenant can't stay there. How will I pay the mortgage?

Denver landlord insurance questions answered

Loss of rents coverage will replace the rental income that you lose from a covered loss. Give us a call today to make sure you have this important coverage. www.longevitybrokers.com

Topic of the week: rental property insurance

Rental property insurance questions answered

Longevity specializes in insurance for landlords. And with insurance costs directly affecting the bottom line, working with a broker has never been more important. www.longevitybrokers.com

Don't leave your car running unlocked!

Some companies will deny a claim if you car is stolen because you left it running. 
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A snow-logged branch broke off and fell on my car. Am I covered?

Denver auto insurance questions answered

Your comprehensive (also known as other than collision) coverage would pay for these repairs. Unfortunately, it would still be subject to your deductible. However, it would not have an effect on your rates at renewal. www.longevitybrokers.com

I'm not driving one of my cars this winter: what can I do to save on insurance?

Denver car insurance questions answered

If you are not planning on driving your car this winter, we can change the coverage on the vehicle to garaging-only. This could save you hundreds!
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I hit someone, and my bodily injury coverage maxed out. What now?

Denver auto insurance questions answered

If your insurance pays out the maximum liability benefit, but the injured party still has medical bills, YOU can be held responsible. Liquid assets, retirement accounts, even your house can be brought into play to pay off a judgement. Don't go with minimum insurance, call us today. 

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Theme of the week- Auto Insurance!

Denver auto insurance questions answered

Someone struck me while I was in a crosswalk. Am I covered? 

Uninsured/underinsured bodily injury coverage covers you if you are injured from an accident with an uninsured driver. This coverage also extends to injures sustained while you are acting as a pedestrian. www.longevitybrokers.com

My son and his friends egged someone's house, now the homeowner wants me to pay. Am I covered?

Denver insurance questions answered

Ah youthful exuberance.  Fortunately, your homeowners or renters liability coverage would actually cover damage done by one of your children.  www.longevitybrokers.com

My friend cut themselves making dinner at my house. Am I covered?

Denver renters insurance questions answered

Medical payments coverage provides money to send a guest to the hospital if they are injured at your apartment. Unlike personal liability coverage, medical payments coverage will pay out even if you aren't found to be at fault!
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I had a kitchen fire at my apartment, and now my landlord wants me to pay. Am I covered?

Denver renters insurance questions answered

Renters insurance comes with a coverage called personal liability.  Liability will pay to fix damage that you cause, and is a covered loss such as fire or flood. The coverage will also pay for injuries sustained by a guest on the premises that are considered to be your fault. 

If you don't have renters insurance, you may be leaving yourself open for a HUGE judgement. Give us a call today for a quote. www.longevitybrokers.com

If my apartment gets damaged, where will I stay? Who will pay for it?

Denver renters insurance questions answered

Your renter's insurance policy comes with a coverage called additional living expenses, sometimes called loss of use. This coverage will pay for your living arrangements if your apartment is damaged and deemed uninhabitable. The coverage will pay for a hotel, travel expenses, and even meals! 
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If my stuff is damaged from water or a fire, my landlord's insurance will pay to replace it, right?

Denver renters insurance questions answered

The answer is an emphatic NO! Your landlord's insurance will pay to fix damages to the house, but will cover none of your property. For under $20/month, a renters insurance policy protects all of your personal property on a replacement cost basis. Give us a call today for a quote!

How much do I need to put down to start an auto policy?

How much do I need to put down to start a Colorado car insurance policy? 

Most companies only require the first month to get an auto policy started. The best way is to set it up through your checking account, that way you don't pay a big monthly fee!

What information is needed to run my quote? How long does it take?

Many people avoid reviewing one of their largest household expenses, insurance, because they think it will take a long time. This could not be farther from the truth! Here is the information I need for a home and auto quote:

1. Names, birthdays, and drivers license numbers for all household drivers

2. Address

3. Year, make, model of vehicles

4. Do you rent or own your home?

Once I have this info, I run my customers quotes with 8+ companies and present them with the best package. Isn't it worth 5 minutes of your life to potentially save HUNDREDS per year? Give us a call today. 

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Do I need rental car coverage?

Ask yourself this question: If I didn't have a car for 12 days, would I be able to get through life as normal? For instance, could you work from home, or carpool? If the answer is no, than rental car reimbursement coverage may be for you. www.longevitybrokers.com

Massive fire in Aurora

http://kdvr.com/2014/10/14/crews-battle-huge-house-fire-in-aurora/

Saver of the week!

I'm happy to welcome Nicole S. from Englewood to Longevity Insurance Brokers. Nicole switched to Travelers from Farmers and saved $822/year on her auto insurance for the same coverage!

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Was your house hit by the hailstorm?

If you think that you may have hail damage, give us a call. We can have a licensed contractor take a look (for free of course), to see if there is enough damage to warrant a claim. www.longevitybrokers.com

Fire in North Denver

Heart goes out to the business ownesr. Hopefully no one was hurt. And hopefully they have had their coverages updated. 

http://kdvr.com/2014/09/25/fire-at-north-denver-auto-repair-shop-destroys-five-cars/

How much does it cost to cancel a policy mid-term?

With home and auto insurance, there are NO penalties for cancelling a policy early. Why pay month after month for overpriced insurance? Give us a call today and see what we can do for you. 
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If you had a home claim, how much would it cost you?

More and more companies are requiring high deductibles due to severe losses in Colorado. Do you know what your deductible is? 

If you don't, it could cost you thousands. Give us a call today for a free review! 720-209-4598. 

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A day of reflection

Let us take a moment today to remember those whole lost their lives on that fateful day, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice in the proceeding wars.

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What makes Longevity Insurance Brokers different? Choices!

When you do business with Longevity Insurance Brokers, you have access to many of the nation's top insurance companies, not just one like most agencies. If you aren't shopping your insurance at least once every 2 years, you are leaving money on the table!
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Got a boat?

Got a boat? We can help you insure it. Give us a call or shoot me an email at chris@longevitybrokers.com for a quote.
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What exactly does my towing/roadside coverage do?

Your towing coverage covers you if you need a tow from a covered accident (not necessarily mechanical breakdown). Roadside assistance typically covers:

- overheating

- keys locked in the car

- flat tire

- out of gas

- much more!

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Awesome service!

Small business owners! If you aren't using Stamps.com you are wasting a TON of time buying stamps and going to the post office. We just implemented it in our office, so much easier!

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If you could save on your monthly insurance bill, what would you spend it on?

I asked around, and here were the top 5 responses:

1. Vacations

2. New car

3. Savings/Investments

4. Toys (motorcycles, ATVs, etc)

5. Home improvement

I routinely save people 20%+ on their overall insurance bill. Give me a call or shoot me an email today to see what I can do for you!

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If you needed any more reasons to live in Colorado.....

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Thinking about buying an RV, ATV, boat, or motorcycle this summer?

We have all sorts of different companies to insure your toys. Options mean that you will never overpay for insurance! www.longevitybrokers.com

Longevity now proudly offering Foremost and Bristol West Insurance

Call us today for a quote!

GO TEAM USA!

Agent won't return your calls? We PROMISE to return all calls that day.

I hear stories from my clients about agents not getting back to them, which is crazy to me.  I don't work for an insurance company, I work for my clients, and without them I wouldn't be able to keep the lights on in the Longevity office. We promise to return EVERY missed phone call the same day. 
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I'm considering a few different properties, should I get insurance quotes for all of them?

Colorado home insurance questions

Whenever you are considering buying a home, you should every expense into account to make sure you aren't over budget. Insurance is one of those expenses. Give us a call, and we can run you quotes for every property that you are considering. 
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I think my roof has hail damage, what should I do next?

Hail claims

Think you have hail damage? Call a contractor and have them take a look. If they decide that your roof is damaged enough to file a claim, they will take care of most of the legwork for you. Some will even help with your deductible!www.longevitybrokers.com

What does disability insurance do?

Disability insurance

Disability insurance helps you pay your bills if you become disabled. Call us today for a free quote!
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What happens if I hit a deer?

Colorado auto insurance questions answered

This is something that is covered under your comprehensive coverage. Although you may need to pay your deductible, it typically doesn't result in a rate increase. www.longevitybrokers.com

There's no way I can afford life insurance......

Life Insurance rates

If you can't afford life insurance now, how would your family get by if you weren't around?

A $250k 20-year term policy for a healthy 40 year old man only runs about $18/month. That's less than a large pizza! No more excuses, call us today!

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I have a big garden, does my home insurance cover plants?

Home insurance questions answered: landscaping

The answer is yes! But only on HOMEOWNERS policies, not renters. Up to 5% of the overall dwelling coverage will go to cover plants and landscaping if damaged by a covered loss, such as hail. 

Long day

Long day with all the hail claims. Time to coffee up!

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How hard is it to switch your auto insurance?

The answer? Incredibly easy! It is a 3 step process:

1.   Make the payment on the new policy, either with a credit card or checking account

2.   Esign a cancellation request that we send to your current agent

3.  Wait for your refund check

It's that simple, and there is NEVER a penalty for cancelling an auto policy early! Give us a call for a no-obligation quote. 

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HUGE hail in Denver

Looks like our roofer friends are going to be busy! Give Brian Newman with Integrity Roofing a call if you think you have damage 303-877-7464. 
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Longevity is now approved by Gayborhood!

Longevity Insurance Brokers has officially been approved by Gayborhood as an LGBT-friendly business!
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What if my dog is injured in a car accident?

Colorado auto insurance questions answered

Many carriers extend bodily injury coverage to household pets. Do you have this coverage for your best friend? 

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What if my luggage was stolen on vacation?

Colorado home insurance questions answered: stolen luggage

Going away this summer? What would happen if your luggage were lost or stolen? 

The answer: your home insurance would save the day. Most policies provide up to 10% of your personal property coverage to property that is "off-premises." This is the same for a renters insurance policy!

What are the most important coverages on a condo policy?

Colorado home insurance questions answered: Condo insurance

Condo and townhome policies are different than a regular home policy, mainly because there is typically an HOA policy that covers the exterior of the structure. Here are the 4 most important coverages when insuring a condo/townhome:

1. Dwelling coverage- although there is a policy covering the exterior of the building, you are still responsible for the drywall in. Dwelling coverage pays to repair drywall, flooring, and appliances damaged from a covered loss.

2. Personal property- covers all of your furniture, clothes, electronics, and other property that is not permanently attached to the structure.

3. Loss assessment- if the HOA decides to put a new roof on the structure, they will often issue an assessment to the homeowners. This coverage pays your portion.

4. Personal liability- if someone is injured at your home, or you cause damage to your neighbors unit, this will pay for the damages.

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What is the Longevity Promise?

What is the Longevity Promise?

What is the Longevity Promise?

If we can't either a) find you a better rate or b) find you better coverage for around what you are paying, we would NEVER ask you to switch. That's a promise!

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Why do people get life insurance? What does it pay for?

Obviously this is a subjective question, but here are some of the main reasons people get life insurance:

1. To pay off the house

2. Get rid of any outstanding debt from credit cards, car loans, student loans, etc

3. Paying for college

4. Income replacement

5. Leaving a legacy

No matter what the reason, if you have people that depend on you, life insurance is a MUST HAVE! 

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What's the difference between a full service brokerage and someone that shops insurance for you?

Longevity: how we are different

Many agencies simply find you an insurance package, sell it to you, and are never heard from again. Here are three reasons why we are different:

1. Rerating at renewal- All renewals are carefully examined for increases. At that time, we rerun you quotes with all of our carriers to make sure you are still getting the best deal.

2. Claims assistance- sometimes filing a claim isn't the best idea in the long run. We provide council on whether or not filing a claim is the best move, and act as an intermediary between you and the insurance company.

3. Changes and questions- if you need to make a change or have a question on your policy, you always contact us, not a call call center in a different state. We are local, experienced, and here to help. 

Combining service with price. That's the way we do business!

Are you covered for this?

Does your Colorado home insurance policy cover this?

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Crime in Denver by neighborhood

Crime in Denver by neighborhood: how does your neighborhood stack up?

http://kdvr.com/2014/04/28/denvers-neighborhoods-with-the-least-and-most-crime/

What happens if someone gets injured due to my negligence?

Did you know that the liability coverage on your home insurance actually extends outside of your property? If someone is injured due to your negligence (you injure someone while skiing or playing sports, or your child injures another child), you are actually still covered by your home policy?

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If my HOA levels an assessment, does my condo insurance pay for it?

Colorado condo insurance questions

 

If damage is done to the building from a covered loss such as hail, fire, or wind, "loss assessment" coverage comes in to play. It will pay your part of the assessment up to the coverage limits, and normally only costs a few dollars per year. 

Unfortunately for condo owners, coverage does not extended to assessments caused by wear and tear issues, such as needing the parking lot repaved or the building repainted. 

 

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Does my home policy protect against flooding?

Does my home policy protect against flooding? 

We all remember last year's floods that ravaged Estes Park and other areas of Boulder County. If god forbid your home was effected by a flood, would your homeowners insurance cover it?

The answer is no. Flood insurance is a separate policy that is underwritten by the government. If you live in a flood plain, or are just concerned about the risk, give us a call today. 

My insurance company won't cover my wood roof. Help!

Colorado wood roof insurance

Most insurance companies in Colorado will no longer cover wood shake roofs. Fortunately, we have a couple of companies that will. If you or your neighbor have a wood shake roof, give us a call! www.longevitybrokers.com

Am I covered if my dog bites someone?

Colorado home insurance questions answered: dog bites

Many people don't know this, but the liability coverage on your home/renters insurance often covers the actions of your pet. Many carriers have breed restrictions, however, so make sure you mention what type of dog you have when getting a home quote from us. 

Am I covered if a friend drives my car?

Colorado auto insurance question: am I covered if my friend drives my car?

 

Auto insurance always follows the vehicle, so even if your friend doesn't have insurance, you can still let them drive your car. Be warned, however, that if they get into an accident that is there fault, not only will you be stuck paying your deductible, but your rates will most likely increase at renewal. 

What is an umbrella policy?

What is an umbrella policy?

 

Everyone knows that your home and auto insurance policies come with liability coverage. But what if you are faced with a lawsuit that exceeds the amount of your coverage? That is where an umbrella policy comes in.

 

For between $200-$300/year (typically), you can add an additional $1M in coverage on top of your home, auto, rental property, or boat insurance to protect against catastrophic losses. In the insurance world, there is no better bang for your buck than an umbrella policy.

Worst insurance companies in America

Does your company make the list?

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Colorado glass coverage

Colorado glass coverage: are you protected?

Did you know the average windshield costs between $200-$300 to replace? It's even more if you drive a large truck or SUV. With windshield coverage, insurance companies pay for the replacement (less a small deductible, typically $50), and will pay the entire bill for a repair.

Colorado has the most instances of windshield damage per capita. Do you have this important coverage?
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Colorado home insurance saving tips

3 quick tips for saving on home insurance:

1. Go with a higher deductible- Companies look at the number of claims you have had when determining rates, not how much was paid out. If it doesn't make sense to file a lot of claims, it doesn't make sense to have a really low deductible.

2. Review every 1-2 years- Most companies raise your coverage every year automatically, even though the reconstruction cost of your home has gone down

3. Make sure that you get a quote with both your spouse and yourself as the primary: Companies take credit into account. If your wife or husband has better credit than you, it is probably cheaper to have it in there name.

Work Comp Tips

10 things you probably didn't know about work comp:

http://career-advice.monster.com/salary-benefits/benefits-information/workers-compensation/article.aspx

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What should I do if I am in an accident?

Here are some quick tips:

1. NEVER admit fault. Even if it was mainly your fault, the insurance company could still assign partial blame to the other driver
2. Call the police, unless you are on private property because they won't come
3. Take pictures of the damage

4. Get all pertinent information at the scene, such as drivers license, license plate, and insurance information. Also exchange phone numbers

5. If you believe the other party to be at fault, you file a claim with their insurance company, not the other way around.

6. Call your agent

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