We here at GoVaughn.com Insurance recognize that the insured and claimant make the ultimate decision on which body shop one chooses to repair their vehicle. You have the choice as to where your automobile body repair is done. Many of our partner companies have agreements set up with various body shops. They refer these preferred provider body shops to their insured and/or … [Read more...]
Storm Shelters – Are you prepared?
With recent tragic events in the Oklahoma, you may be thinking "What can I do to protect myself and family from a massive tornado?". There are a few options that I wanted to share with you based on research that I have done to consider how to protect my family. First and foremost, purchase a NOAA weather radio and leave it turned on. Second, be to be prepared, have a plan … [Read more...]
How far is your home to your Fire Department?
If you live in the county or thinking of buying a home in the county, you better know the answer to this question. There is a company that rates fire departments called ISO (Insurance Services Office). They have developed a system of checking the fire department's ability to fight a fire called Fire Suppression Rating Schedule. This system is used to determine the PPC … [Read more...]
New Roof Discounts and Changes to Policy Terms
There are even some companies that won't write your home insurance unless your roof has been updated in the past 15 years. With our area getting hit so hard by weather events over the past few years (see below), a lot of companies have started looking at the age of your roof. We have seen some companies exclude coverage depending on the age of your roof. We have seen other … [Read more...]
Flood Map changes for Henderson County
Have you recently received a letter from the Henderson City-County Planning Commission (HCCPC) stating that all or a portion of your property has been mapped into a higher risk zone, known as a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA)? Do you know what this means or what you need to do now? Hopefully after reading this blog you will be better informed to address your current … [Read more...]