As summer is approaching and schools are being closed, it is the perfect time to plan that much needed family get away. With so many great places to travel to it can be difficult in planning where to go. In some cases, those vacations call for a rental car. We’ve all been there at the […]
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Motorcycle Safety and Insurance 101
With the warm weather we’ve had in the Carolina’s it makes the perfect time to jump on the motorcycle and go riding. Riding a motorcycle can be a lot of fun, but the right precautions need to be taken in order to have the safest ride possible. Before you hit the road to cruise on […]
College Graduates: Chose an Insurance Agent that will grow with you and your needs
Finding the perfect job after college can be very stressful. According to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) almost 1.8 million students will graduate with a bachelor’s degree in 2013. Graduating college means starting a new life in adulthood and taking on new responsibilities. It is important for college graduates understand their insurance needs […]
Best Rates On Boat Insurance In Charlotte
Now that we are fully into the middle of spring and the warm temperatures have finally arrived, I’m seeing a lot of vehicles pulling boats either heading toward the coast or to local lakes. There is nothing like a day on the water with family & friends. Just relaxing, skiing maybe or doing a little […]
National Small Business Week
It’s National Small Business Week. Here at Spivey Insurance Group we take great pride in being a small business and serving our customers across the Carolinas to the best of our ability. It isn’t easy being a business owner. Small businesses can face unique and difficult challenges, but it is also very rewarding. It takes […]
Tornado Damage: Am I Covered Under My Homeowners Policy?
Tornado season is in full swing. Tornadoes occur most frequently from March until June. While they are more common in the central United States, they can occur almost anywhere in North America, including in large cities. At least one tornado has been recorded in every state. Tornadoes can strike with little warning, but with today’s […]
Umbrella Policy: Is it worth it?
It’s that time of year again. Weather is warming up, weekend cookouts are happening, and pools are being opened. We can all appreciate spending quality time with our family and friends, but we must think about keeping everyone safe. Just because you have a homeowner’s insurance policy doesn’t mean that it protects you from someone […]
Can My Homeowners Policy Cover Weather Related Issues?
North Carolina weather can be very unpredictable especially during the spring months of April and May. We have already experienced heavy down pours at times. One moment it can be a beautiful afternoon and in a blink of an eye it can turn into a thunder and lightning storm. We cannot change weather nor can […]
Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
Tax day has come and gone. Did you get your taxes filled on time? Is work or school putting on the pressure? Are the kids running you ragged? Is there enough money to pay all of those the bills? There are literally thousands of reasons for you to get stressed out. RELAX!! April is designated […]
Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. For many of us we have been guilty of distracted driving at least once. All forms of distracted driving endanger driver, passenger, and bystander safety. Playing with the radio, putting on makeup in the car because you were running late, telling the kids to calm down in the backseat, […]
Hazardous Driving Condition Tips
As the saying goes, April showers bring May flowers. Yes we all love springtime, but what does that mean for our daily driving commutes? Weather can be unpredictable in April and that being said driving conditions can often become unsafe. Thunderstorms and heavy periods of rain can appear almost instantly without any warning. When driving […]
Autism Awareness Month
April is National Autism Awareness Month. Every day, millions of Americans living with autism and their families face unique challenges that many of us will never fully understand or appreciate. During National Autism Awareness Month, it is a time to better understand autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and improve the lives of individuals living with it. […]