As the weather heats up, it is finally time to get all your summer toys out of storage and into the water or back on the road. Whether you are slipping your boat into the water, hooking up your fifth wheel or kicking up some...
Protecting yourself against personal cyber risks Computers, tablets, smartphones, and other connected technology serve as a critical and integral part of your personal life. These same systems that make your life more enjoyable and comfortable also create new opportunities for cyber attackers to infiltrate your home....
What is Special Event Insurance? Event insurance is an important component of planning a successful event regardless of whether you are hosting a wedding or class reunion, an indoor or outdoor event, an event with or without alcohol or a single or multi-day event. Event...
We are very proud to announce that Joshua Feathers has come aboard the Gilbert's team as our newest Business Risk Advisor! Joshua started his career out of college in Florida on the insurance policy issuance side of the business. His career path weaved with companies based...
Water damage to homes often is a result of backed-up drains, sump pumps, or worse - backed-up sewers. This type of damage is one of the most common homeowner's insurance claims that is, unfortunately, not covered by traditional homeowner's policies. The average cost to fix...
We are very proud to announce that Ashley Dunlap has come aboard the Gilbert's team as our newest Personal Risk Advisor! Ashley graduated from Edinboro University. After graduating, she spent her early career in retail store management and sales. She then transitioned to commercial insurance and, most...
Have you heard the common myth that Umbrella Insurance policies are only for wealthy individuals? Although umbrella insurance is indeed important to protect assets, having this type of coverage is essential for anyone with any amount of assets. If you have wages that could be...
Protect Your Valuables with Personal Articles Coverage From jewelry to collectibles, you might have more valuables than you realize. And even though you have a homeowner's policy, not all valuables you own may be covered or covered to their full value when lost, stolen or damaged. What...
The International Risk Management Institute (IRMI) defines ordinance and law coverage as "coverage for loss caused by enforcement of ordinances or laws regulating construction and repair of damaged buildings." Ordinance or law coverage applies whether you suffer a partial or total loss to the structure....
Did you know identity theft is one of the fastest-growing crimes in the United States today? The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have had their identities stolen each year. This can happen when an unauthorized party accesses and uses personal...