http://www.ellisoninsuranceagency.com/blog/View Ellison Insurance Agency's Website Blogen-uspostmaster@www.ellisoninsuranceagency.comInsurance Website Builder - www.insurancewebsitebuilder.comurn:uuid:7392d94c-0800-477c-8d45-b78bd8004015urn:uuid:d4e6aa34-f936-4df7-9ea1-abf15ec1babcProtecting your home is one the most important things you can do. Unfortunately, when choosing home insurance, Atlanta residents are often left wondering about exactly what coverage they need. Should I just get emergency coverage? What about my stuff...Wed, 23 Mar 2011 19:08:01 -0500<p>Protecting your home is one the most important things you can do. Unfortunately, when choosing home insurance, Atlanta residents are often left wondering about exactly what coverage they need. Should I just get emergency coverage? What about my stuff? These are tough questions. However, I'll give you three tips that will make getting that coverage much easier.</p> <p>The first is to immediately narrow down the plans based on whether you own or rent your home. If you rent, this should limit you to a reasonable number of plans to look over. If you own, this will at least eliminate those renters&rsquo; plans that have nothing to do with you, and prevent them from distracting you. You could also take this time to decide whether you want your personal property insured against theft, the way renters often do. While the other options I'm about to talk about are necessary, they won't protect you against a burglary, which is actually one of the most likely occurrences. Make sure your things are safe.</p> <p>The next is to know what disasters you need potentially covered. This list may be bigger than you realize. When looking for home insurance, Atlanta residents may be tempted to skip something like earthquake coverage, which might not seem likely to happen, but the fact is, earthquakes, while less likely in some places than in others, can happen anywhere, to any house. Use the long odds to get a lower rate on such unlikely disasters while still remaining covered just in case. Only leave out disasters you're absolutely certain physically cannot happen &ndash; such as a volcanic eruption in an area without a volcano. All other disasters could really potentially happen to you, and you should be prepared.</p> <p>Finally, you should decide whether you need anything beyond full out disasters like fire and flood. It can be useful to be covered for things like damages to your property caused by electrical surges or potential water damage from appliances. Snow related damage usually isn't covered under disasters, so damage caused by falling ice or sleet needs to be covered separately. Those in colder areas know how necessary this is, but it's really the areas that don't often get snow that are usually hit the hardest when snow actually comes, due to a lack of general preparation. Make sure you're one of the prepared.</p> <p>So, when considering home insurance plans, you first need to separate the renters&rsquo; plans from the owners&rsquo; plans, and decide whether you want to protect your possessions. Then you need to consider disaster coverage. Finally, you need to cover the potential problems outside actual disasters. Once you've done these three things, you've covered your home from all angles, and you can feel safe and secure.</p>urn:uuid:ec1b34ae-70aa-44bb-bce2-59f4f6bdeb7bEvery driver needs auto insurance, whether it's for self protection or just to satisfy the law. There are a ton of different auto insurance plans available these days, and when choosing auto insurance, Atlanta drivers may find themselves confused abo...Fri, 11 Mar 2011 13:29:06 -0600<p>Every driver needs auto insurance, whether it's for self protection or just to satisfy the law. There are a ton of different auto insurance plans available these days, and when choosing auto insurance, Atlanta drivers may find themselves confused about what options are truly necessary to have. Fortunately, I have three tips should help anyone find the right plan.</p> <p>The first tip is to think about how much you want to protect yourself when it comes to damage you do yourself. Everyone needs basic liability coverage, to cover damage against other people's cars. Depending on your driving skills, or the driving skills of those who use your car, you may want to consider bodily injury coverage, which covers injuries you do to others in an accident. Even if you're a good driver, this is useful protection against scam artists who want to get money out of you by claiming they suffer from whiplash after an accident. This way, the insurance company has to handle it. You also might consider property damage coverage, which covers damage you might do to someone's property by accident, for similar reasons.</p> <p>The next tip is to think about protecting your own car. The most important way is to choose uninsured motorist coverage, which will pay for damages caused by accidents with uninsured drivers. These are unfortunately fairly likely, as those who drive without insurance are somewhat more likely to cause accidents than other people. The next way to protect your car is with comprehensive coverage, which covers repair and replacement if your car is stolen or vandalized. This type of coverage is an unfortunate necessity in today's world. Finally, collision coverage protects you from damage you might do to your car yourself, or that a driver you have authorized to drive might do. This is less necessary if you are a good driver, but if you are not so good or have a teen driver in the house, it's good to consider.</p> <p>Finally, you should consider medical protection options. When buying auto insurance, Atlanta drivers often forget this one, probably because if you have very good health insurance, it isn&rsquo;t strictly necessary. However, medical payment coverage will pay your medical bills and those of any passengers if you needed after an accident. Personal injury protection goes even further, covering things like lost wages due to injuries in a car accident. Whether you need this really depends on the other insurance you already have.</p> <p>So, first you need to think about covering possible damage to other people in an accident. Then you need to think about covering your own car. Finally, you need to make sure to cover yourself medically. If you&rsquo;ve done these three things, then your insurance should cover you fully.</p>urn:uuid:ace26eb5-d5b1-44a8-8f10-045bccc01aa3<img src='http://www.EllisoninsuranceAgency.com/img/~www.EllisoninsuranceAgency.com/auto_policy.jpg' align='left' />Announcing An Unprecedented Opportunity For Credit Union Members In The Greater Atlanta Area! &nbsp; &nbsp;In December 2010, Ellison Insurance launched a new program for all Credit Union Members in the greater Atlanta and surrounding area.&nbsp; Th...Sun, 09 Jan 2011 09:18:08 -0600<p style="text-align: center; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="font-family: times new roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 16px; text-decoration: underline;">Announcing An Unprecedented Opportunity For Credit Union Members In The Greater Atlanta Area!<br /> </span><img alt="" style="width: 226px; float: left; height: 250px; margin-left: 1px;" src="/img/~www.EllisoninsuranceAgency.com/auto_policy.jpg" /><br /> <p>&nbsp;</p> </strong></span> <p><span style="font-family: times new roman;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">In December 2010, Ellison Insurance launched a new program for all Credit Union Members in the greater Atlanta and surrounding area.&nbsp; The mastermind behind this unprecedented opportunity is Mr. Wayne Ellison, CEO of Ellison Insurance. Mr.Wayne Ellison has over 17 years of experience in the Finance and Insurance industry, and he enjoys&nbsp; working with clients&nbsp;immensely.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Wayne Ellison decided it was time to give back BIG but in a different way.&nbsp; As a family man, business owner, and a person that believes everyone should have peace of mind of being properly insured, Wayne Ellison and partners have decided to create a program specifically for credit union members.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">At Ellison Insurance, there is a designated and dedicated team that will specifically speak to all &nbsp;credit union members&nbsp;to see&nbsp;what available options available to save money in current insurance situation. Ellison Insurance has partnered with some of the well known &nbsp;insurance carriers to provide and take care of the credit union&nbsp; member needs&nbsp; This list includes but not limited to </span><a href="http://www.ellisoninsuranceagency.com/automobile/car_insurance_quote.aspx"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Progressive Insurance</span></a><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">, </span><a href="http://www.ellisoninsuranceagency.com/automobile/car_insurance_quote.aspx"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Travelers Insurance</span></a><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">, </span><a href="http://www.ellisoninsuranceagency.com/homeowners/default.aspx"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Chubb Insurance</span></a><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">, and </span><a href="http://www.ellisoninsuranceagency.com/homeowners/default.aspx"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Farmers Insurance</span></a><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"> .&nbsp; This group of carriers along with Ellison Insurance will do everything in their power to understand and eliminate the </span><a href="http://www.ellisoninsuranceagency.com/glossary/I/default.aspx"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">insurance challenges</span></a><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"> and frustrations of credit union members.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">This program will allow members of credit unions to really take a hard look at their Home, Auto Renters and other Insurance needs. Ellison Insurance realized that most consumers, home owners, and Auto owners, fall short of knowing all of the ends and outs, and available discounts that are available to them. In addition to receiving the best information and education of knowing what you need when it comes to insurance, Ellison Insurance has sweetened the pot a little.&nbsp; Ellison Insurance has decided to offer all new family credit union members the opportunity to win special prizes such as Restaurant Gift Certificates to over 15 restaurants and family movie tickets and much more.&nbsp; The thought behind this is to reward and give individuals and families the opportunity to have FUN! &nbsp;&nbsp;With the money they saved by making smart choices. &nbsp;We all have been hit by these economic challenging times, and sometimes you have to live a little. </span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">In order to participate and get more information, please contact the Member Assurance Program with Ellison Insurance Agency.&nbsp; You can visit </span><a href="http://www.ellisoninsuranceagency.com/default.aspx"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">Ellison Insurance Agency</span></a><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"> or simply call </span><a href="http://www.ellisoninsuranceagency.com/contact.aspx"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">678-906-4056</span></a><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;"> and quickly they will tell you more about the Credit Union Members Program.</span></p> <p style="text-align: left; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">&nbsp;</span><span style="font-family: times new roman; font-size: 16px;">We look forward to making your life easier with Ellison Insurance Agency.</span></p> </span></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact: <a href="mailto:MemberAssurance@EllisonInsuranceAgency.com">MemberAssurance@EllisonInsuranceAgency.com</a></p> <p style="text-align: left;">&nbsp;</p>urn:uuid:387577fe-0b5c-4c1d-a5fa-aca3ae03afc9Securing Insurance for You and Your FamilyFri, 23 Jul 2010 17:21:02 -0500<p style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;"><strong>Securing Insurance for You and Your Family</strong></p>