Another summer is ending. It’s hard to believe how fast it went by. I hope you’ve enjoyed time with your family and friends and found time to relax. I love having my kids around the house during the summer. While the extra help with chores is appreciated, I like the...

If you’re heading off to college or you’re a recent college graduate, renting an apartment is another step into the journey of adulthood. Renting an apartment allows you to have your own place without all the upkeep and expenses associated with owning a home. If the...

Sending children off to college for their first year, is an exciting time for families. College allows kids the freedom to make their own decisions and allows them to pursue a career that they’re passionate about. Numerous conversations are to be had regarding college...

Every year millions of people travel the globe to visit and explore. No matter your destination, renting a car may be a part of your plan. If it is, are you prepared? After a long flight, bus ride, and wait in the rental car line, you’ve finally made it to the front...

As summer temperatures begin to rise, keeping your family and pets safe should be your top priority. If you live in a climate that experiences snow and cold temperatures, the summer heat is usually welcomed. However, all too often we see headlines about how extreme...

I’m sure you’ve heard the stories of people whose gifts or money have been stolen at their wedding reception. You’re probably thinking, “That won’t happen to me” or “I don’t think any of my guests would ever do that.” Well, wedding gift theft is very common and in...

Did you know, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, that nearly 35 million people pack up and move each year? Whether you’re relocating for a new employment opportunity, you need a bigger space for your expanding family, or you’re looking to live in a nicer...

A severe thunderstorm has many damaging and life-threatening perils, such as wind, hail, and lightning. Lightning strikes the United States approximately 25 million times a year. In fact, the Empire State Building gets struck on average 23 times per year. While most...

Below are links to updates on legislation, regulation and guidance on both the federal and state levels in response to COVID-19   Congress Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued a statement that the Senate will reconvene on May 4 as previously...

Another summer is ending. It’s hard to believe how fast it went by. I hope you’ve enjoyed time with your family and friends and found time to relax. I love having my kids around the house during the summer. While the extra help with chores is appreciated, I like the...

The first five years of a child’s development provide a good foundation for long-term academic and social benefits so...

For my wife, keeping our cars clean has always been a priority. While she likes a shiny car on the outside, she’s more...

While West Bend designs our home and auto insurance forms to be coverage rich, we do practice restraint in...

With busy lifestyles, it’s often hard to find free time for ourselves. Sometimes, however, we need to purposefully...

For some, remote working sounds like the perfect work arrangement. You get flexible work hours, escape the office...

Below are links to updates on legislation, regulation and guidance on both the federal and state levels in response to...