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3.4 ounces and a Javelin

The fair skinned, red-headed woman stood obediently in the airline security checkpoint line, inching forward with the throng of other travellers at a breathtaking speed comparable to that of a herd of turtles. They were progressing forward toward the greatly anticipated and highly coveted honor of having themselves scrutinized by total strangers. What would the modus operandi be today….. a “whole body X-ray scan” or perhaps the exhilarating “puff” machine that is supposed to analyze the particles it blows loose for potential threats. The woman could hardly contain her anticipation! Only time would tell. She ran through her mental checklist as she approached the[…]

Bugs, Dust, and Flat Screen TV’s

August 12, 2017 Katie Kochenower - Insurance by Katie auto insurance, camping, home insurance, renters insurance, vacation

Rrrrrrrrraawwwwwrr! Rummmmmbbble! Rattle. Clank! Aaaaachooo! Sniffle. Sniffle. Buzzzzz. Buzzzzz. Slap! The woman squinted into the sun that was already streaming in as she rolled over in bed and looked at her watch. 5:07 AM. Seriously? 5:07 AM, on VACATION for Pete’s sake? And then she remembered. This was NOT a vacation in a 5 star hotel (not that she had been to a 5 star hotel but a girl could dream!). No, this was a CAMPING vacation. A camping vacation complete with trains that rattled and roared past the campground all day and night. Complete with dust and allergies, itchy eyes[…]

New Year…New Lawsuits – Protect Yourself!

January 3, 2016 Katie Kochenower - Insurance by Katie business insurance, farm/ranch insurance, fire safety, liability insurance, personal insurance, renters insurance

As we start the New Year, it is always a good idea to take a look at your insurance protection to make certain that you are still properly protected in the event of loss or damage to your belongings. In our “sue-happy” society it is equally, and possibly more important, to also review your liability coverages. My collegue, Jeff Orloff who writes on insurance related topics for the Renter’s Insurance blog has provided the following important information that addresses renter’s insurance but is also applicable to home, farm, and business owners as well: Renter’s Insurance and Liability CoverageMany people make a decision regarding a renter’s insurance policy[…]

December 19, 2015 Katie Kochenower - Insurance by Katie contents, general insurance, home insurance, personal insurance, renters insurance

During this season of gift giving and getting, it is especially important to protect your “stuff”…. even if and especially if, you don’t own your own home. Jeff Orloff, a blogger for http://www.rentersinsurance.org has asked to serve as a “guest blogger” on my blog in order to provide you with the following information: Renter’s Insurance BasicsWhile just about anyone who has a mortgage is required to have a homeowner’s insurance policy, those who rent – whether it be a house, apartment, or condo – often forgo insurance under the assumption that their landlord’s policy will cover them in case of disaster. Unfortunately[…]