Car mishaps can happen at any time, but cold weather can increase those chances. According to AAA, car batteries are more likely to die or malfunction when the temperature drops. Brake lines can also freeze, tire pressure can plummet and other issues can crop up due to frigid temperatures. With winter weather expected to start as […]

If you’ve ever wondered why your home insurance premium differs from your neighbor’s—or why quotes can vary so much between insurance companies—you’re not alone.  Home insurance premiums aren’t one-size-fits-all. They’re carefully calculated based on dozens of unique factors specific to your property, location, and personal circumstances. Understanding how home insurance is calculated empowers you to […]

Published by Benton White Insurance – Serving Brentwood and All of Middle Tennessee The “Surprise Bill” Nobody Expects After a Claim Picture this: a storm rolls through, you find damage, and you’re already stressed. Then the adjuster says, “Your deductible is $5,000… or it might be a percentage deductible that’s even higher.” Most people don’t […]

It makes sense that a dry, or even artificial, Christmas tree decorated with lights that produce heat is a fire hazard. But, did you know Christmas tree fires burn so quickly they are more deadly than other home fires?! According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), one of every 45 reported Christmas tree fires results […]