Category Archives: TriSure

TriSure Hurricane Irma Preparedness

As Hurricane Irma moves towards the US, we encourage you to begin to prepare this week. We have attached some documents to our website that are excellent resources as you do so. TriSure will be there for you if Irma comes our way.

Your best defense against natural disasters is to be prepared and informed. By using the checklists and tips below, your family and your business will be better prepared if a hurricane strikes.

Prepare Your Business

Visit www.ready.gov/business for program management, planning, implementation, testing and exercises, and program improvement ideas.

Prepare at Home

Flooding

**Your homeowner’s insurance does not cover floods. Flooding can happen anywhere at any time, so make sure you have a flood policy in place. Typically, there is a 30-day waiting period from date of purchase before your flood policy goes into effect. Contact us if you are interested in a flood quote.**

Claims

Here are a few pointers to reduce your exposure to damage and expedite your claim.

  1. Be prepared.
    Have your policy and contact information organized and with you before the storm hits. Gas up your vehicles, charge your cell phones and protect your property. Make sure you include critical documents and electronic data.
     
  2. Be specific.
    Is there interior water damage, an impact to your ongoing operations or the potential for additional damage?
     
  3. Be proactive.
    Do temporary repairs to reduce ongoing or additional damage.
     
  4. Be sure to document.
    Take pictures and keep receipts.
     
  5. Be safe.
    Most importantly, take care of your family, pets and staff.

Gather Vital Insurance Information

Including policy numbers, insurance carrier, and the name and number of your TriSure Representative. Please call our office at 919-469-2473 or 800-277-7702 if we can help you gather this information.

TriSure Helps Kids go Back to School with Pride

TriSure Helps Kids go Back to School with Pride

TriSure participates in the Back To School With Pride Backpack Project to get Triangle kids ready for school!

TriSure employees provided 31 new backpacks full of supplies for students in need, preparing for school this fall. As we have done in previous years, we were pleased to help with the “Back to School With Pride Project” sponsored by the Friends of the Wake County Guardian ad Litem Program.

TriSure Helps BackPack Buddies

TriSure Helps BackPack Buddies

TriSure was glad to participate this year in BackPack Buddies! The food and funds benefit Inter-Faith Food Shuttle’s child hunger programs.

Inter-Faith Food Shuttle is feeding children at risk of hunger right now, and nurturing long-term solutions that provide access to fresh, healthy food.

Hurricane Season 2017 is Upon Us

Hurricane Season 2017 is Upon Us

Last week was the official start to our Hurricane Season with the NOAA predicting a 45% chance of an above-normal season.    Forecasters predict a 70 percent likelihood of 11 to 17 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher), of which 5 to 9 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 2 to 4 major hurricanes (Category 3, 4 or 5; winds of 111 mph or higher). An average season produces 12 named storms of which six become hurricanes, including three major hurricanes.

And a bit like last year when we saw Hurricane Alex in January 2016, 2017 has started with Tropical Storm Arlene back in April.  And most folks weren’t even aware of that one. Let’s hope that this season is as unassuming!

But if not, let’s make sure you are prepared.  Here is a great link to Ready.gov, with lots of information to peruse as you prepare, from general knowledge about hurricanes to preparing a plan for you and your neighbors. https://www.ready.gov/hurricane-toolkit.

And in the event of a storm, TriSure will be ready to assist you.  Our staff will help you get your claim reported promptly and handled as quickly as possible.  And while you can always call us at 919-469-2473 to get your claim in process, here is a list of numbers for our insurance partners should you prefer.

Storm Catastrophe Reporting Contacts

Home Security Systems

Home Security Systems used to be considered a luxury or an expensive, intrusive decision that required hard wiring your home.

Now many systems are completely wireless and competition has driven the average costs to what could be a more affordable level.

And, all of our Homeowner Insurance Partners provide a discount on your Home Owners policy if you have a monitored system.  In many cases the discount can offset quite a bit of the monitoring costs.  Take a look at the Top 10 Recommended Systems for 2017 from Consumersadvocate.org.

TLC Inside and Out

TLC Inside and Out

OK so see where you are on your chore list.  Put the snow shovel away, make sure your mower has a sharp blade and get ready for pollen season….And don’t forget some TLC for your home.  Here are some more good articles on preparing your home for spring!  The folks at Freshhome.com have some quick tips for around the house.

 

HGTV has some great information on maintenance ideas that are good any time of the year.

Groundhog day = Spring is COMING

Groundhog day = Spring is COMING

I know we’ve been teased by relatively nice weather this winter and that lingering thought that we may still get a blast in the weeks ahead.

But take heart!  Groundhog Day means Spring IS COMING.  Whether it is Sir Walter Raleigh or Punxsutawney Phil, or the Daffodils that are sneaking up in your yard, it is going to get better.

And now is the time to prepare your home for that wonderful season of new life.  Take a look at this great article from our partners at  Travelers.