SSI Sends Troops Support…And Goodies.

  Earlier this summer, SSI staff collected enough goodies to mail 15 care packages to soldiers serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.  Employees from our various offices chipped in to buy things like razors, toothbrushes, DVDs, Power Aid powder and Teddy Grahams. All of these items were then taken to our Douglasville service center where we [...]

How Much Life Insurance Is Enough?

  According to many experts, the best way to decide how much insurance you need is by performing a “needs analysis”. This isn’t as complicated as it sounds and while it will take you longer than multiplying your salary by seven, it’ll give you a much more accurate result.     Step One: Short-term Expenses These fall into three [...]

Rental Car Insurance: To Buy Or Not To Buy?

  Whether you buy coverage from a rental  agency or use your own car insurance, it’s wise to make certain you have enough coverage to pay for costly repairs if you should happen to suffer an accident in a rental car. Before renting, familiarize yourself with your insurance options. If you already have car insurance, call your insurance agent [...]

5 Stages of Hurricane Preparedness

  Hurricanes and tornadoes are powerful and frightening, but you don’t have to be completely at their mercy. There are ways for you to lessen the potential devastation they can cause to you and your family. 1.  Before For all the destruction hurricanes and tornadoes can cause, a significant amount of damage would be reduced if people took [...]

The Importance of Business Interruption Coverage

  A Commercial Property policy will pay to repair or rebuild your building after a covered loss occurs, but how will you keep your business afloat while repairs are being made?  Rebuilding after a complete loss can take months.  That’s where Business Interruption coverage comes in. A Business Interruption policy is like short-term disability coverage for your [...]

Ten Ways To Cut the Cost of Your Homeowner’s Insurance

Have you noticed that the cost of your homeowner’s insurance coverage has increased significantly over the last several years? Here are ten ways to minimize the cost of your homeowner’s insurance.

Summertime is Pool Season – Keep it Safe!

Swimming is a favorite summertime activity all over the country. Unfortunately, tragedy can strike quickly and unexpectedly. Here are some things you might not know about pool safety.

6 Tips For Grilling Safely

Americans enjoy more than three billion barbecues each year. But barbecuing can be dangerous, even deadly, if you are not careful. The following tips can make your grilling experience safer: