--- title: Insurance Blog | Sportsmen's Insurance Agency in Cape Vincent, New York description: Read the Sportsmen's Insurance Agency blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Cape Vincent insurance news. --- # INSURANCE BLOG * * * [**Summer Driving Tips** — Summer’s almost here. The sun will come out of hiding, and people will, too. — As crowds swell at the beach, in parks, and even on roadways, it all makes for some challenging driving conditions. More people are out and about, whether on foot, bike, or skateboard, or by car, motorcycle, or RV,… — Jun 1, 2018](/blog/2018/summer-driving-tips) [**Protecting Your Home: Understanding Your Home Insurance Policy** — As a homeowner, one of the most important aspects of your home isn’t something you use daily. And it isn’t something flashy you show off to friends. It’s your homeowners insurance policy, and it protects you in more ways than you may think, helping you rebuild your home or repair damage that… — May 4, 2018](/blog/2018/protecting-your-home-understanding-your-home-insurance-policy) [**Do I Need to Tell My Insurance Company If My Dog Bites Someone?** — You probably don’t think your dog would ever bite someone, let alone cause a serious injury. But dog bites are more common than you might realize—4.5 million occur every year in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. And most victims are young children. — Those… — Apr 6, 2018](/blog/2018/do-i-need-to-tell-my-insurance-company-if-my-dog-bites-someone) [**Protect yourself from Carbon Monoxide at Home and at Work** — Every year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, hundreds of people in the U.S. die from carbon-monoxide (CO) poisoning—and the invisible, odorless gas sickens thousands more. — The numbers seem even more tragic when you consider that most of these deaths and illnesses are… — Mar 2, 2018](/blog/2018/protect-yourself-from-carbon-monoxide-at-home-and-at-work) [**Insuring Jewelry: How to Know if Your Coverage is Enough** — A ring from a loved one. A bracelet handed down through generations. A watch or necklace marking a special occasion. — Every reason you treasure a piece of fine jewelry is a reason it should be insured. — However, calling it “jewelry insurance” may be a stretch. You don’t need a separate policy to… — Feb 2, 2018](/blog/2018/insuring-jewelry-how-to-know-if-your-coverage-is-enough) [**Tips for Buying a Safe Car** — You’ve heard all the talk about driverless cars — but unfortunately, we’re still years away from living in a world where you just tell your car where to go, kick back and relax with a book (or, more likely, your phone). — But even though our driverless future has yet to arrive, and you still have… — Jan 5, 2018](/blog/2018/tips-for-buying-a-safe-car) [**Why Today’s Homes Burn Faster** — _From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear._ — A fire in a modern home is a “perfect storm,” according to safety consulting and certification company UL (Underwriters Laboratories). — Larger homes, more open… — Dec 1, 2017](/blog/2017/why-today-s-homes-burn-faster) [**How to Lower Your Auto Insurance Bill** — _It’s easy to lower your insurance costs — especially if you have a great driving record, or don’t mind having higher deductibles._ — Who doesn’t want to pay less for car insurance? Billions of dollars are spent on ad campaigns to convince you to “switch and save” — but the truth is, many people can… — Nov 3, 2017](/blog/2017/how-to-lower-your-auto-insurance-bill) [**Do You Need Umbrella Insurance?** — One of the most certain things in life is uncertainty. Your dog could bite the neighbor’s kid. Your teen driver could hit a cyclist. A guest could fall down your stairs. A rainy morning commute on worn-out tires could result in a multi-car accident. And you could be held liable to others for the… — Oct 6, 2017](/blog/2017/do-you-need-umbrella-insurance) [**Three Ways a Pool May Affect Your Homeowners Insurance** — That oh-so-covetable experience of taking a dip in your very own pool? Millions of American households enjoy it, at least when the weather’s nice. — With the summer heat ratcheting up, you may be coming down with a serious case of pool envy, obsessed with having a pool right outside your door for… — Sep 8, 2017](/blog/2017/three-ways-a-pool-may-affect-your-homeowners-insurance) * * * - [1](/blog.md) - [2](/blog.md/page-2) - [3](/blog.md/page-3) - [4](/blog.md/page-4) - [5](/blog.md/page-5) - [6](/blog.md/page-6) - [7](/blog.md/page-7) - [8](/blog.md/page-8) - [9](/blog.md/page-9) - [10](/blog.md/page-10) - [11](/blog.md/page-11) - [12](/blog.md/page-12) - [13](/blog.md/page-13) - [14](/blog.md/page-14) **Start your quote online or contact our office to find out how we can help you find a policy that fits your needs.** [Start Your Quote](/quotes) [Contact Us](/contact)