--- 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 * * * [**What to Consider When Choosing Auto Insurance** — Carrying a minimum amount of auto insurance is required by state laws, so you can’t legally drive without it. Yet while the minimum amount keeps your premiums lower, it can also put you at great risk if you have an accident. And after an accident is not the time to find out you’re underinsured. —… — Mar 6, 2020](/blog/2020/what-to-consider-when-choosing-auto-insurance) [**5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips** — Every year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (not linked to fires) sends 20,000 people to the emergency room and causes more than 4,000 hospitalizations. And, you might consider them the fortunate ones. CO also is responsible for more than 400 deaths in America each year, according to… — Feb 7, 2020](/blog/2020/5-carbon-monoxide-safety-tips) [**When Roadside Assistance Isn’t Enough** — If you’ve ever been stuck on the side of the highway with an RV issue, you know what a life saver roadside assistance can be. Whether you need a battery charged, a tire changed, or a tow you’re often back on the road in no time — and maybe with an amusing story to chuckle about later. — But what if… — Jan 3, 2020](/blog/2020/when-roadside-assistance-isnt-enough) [**How to Protect Your Classic Car** — The collector car market evolves with each generation. While the Silent Generation started collecting cars, it was Baby Boomers who really got it rolling. They fell in love with the Chevrolet Bel Air, the Ford Mustang, the Corvette Stingray, and other iconic vehicles. Along with restoring them,… — Dec 6, 2019](/blog/2019/how-to-protect-your-classic-car) [**Why You Might Want to Live Like a Minimalist** — Decluttering is having a moment these days. Organizing guru Marie Kondo has her own show on Netflix, people everywhere are going through their things and asking, “Does this bring me joy?” and many are even exploring the minimalist lifestyle. — Wondering what the all the fuss is about? Let’s talk… — Nov 1, 2019](/blog/2019/why-you-might-want-to-live-like-a-minimalist) [**What Car Drivers Need to Know about Motorcycles** — Fall is here, and there are still plenty of motorcycles on the road. And the key word here is “see.” People driving cars and trucks often fail to notice the motorcyclists around them, partly because they’re not accustomed to looking for them. — It’s obvious yet bears repeating: motorcyclists are… — Oct 4, 2019](/blog/2019/what-car-drivers-need-to-know-about-motorcycles) [**How to Ride Your Motorcycle Safely in a Group** — Group riding is a favorite activity among many motorcycle riders. Whether you’re part of a riding club, a social event, a charity ride, or out for a leisurely cruise with friends, group riding can be a rewarding way to spend time doing what you love. — However, group riding has its own risks. This… — Sep 6, 2019](/blog/2019/how-to-ride-your-motorcycle-safely-in-a-group) [**Five Tips to (Finally) Get your Garage Organized** — There’s perhaps no organizing task more daunting than the garage—it’s often the dumping ground for the stuff that has no other place in the house, or the things you don’t use but just can’t bring yourself to toss. — How do you know you’ve got a problem? Maybe you’ve noticed it’s getting harder and… — Aug 2, 2019](/blog/2019/five-tips-to-finally-get-your-garage-organized) [**How to Make Your Family Vacation a Great One** — Summer is here, which means it’s time to think about family vacations! (If you haven’t been thinking about them all year, that is.) — The family part of family vacations, however, can make things a little complicated. You want to choose a destination that is fun for everyone, including the kids.… — Jul 12, 2019](/blog/2019/how-to-make-your-family-vacation-a-great-one) [**Boating Season is Here – Are You Up to Speed on Safety?** — With spring in full bloom and summer just on the horizon, prime boating season is upon us. And you might notice more people on the water than ever, because sales of recreational boats have been growing at a steady clip for seven consecutive years now, according to the National Marine Manufacturers… — Jun 7, 2019](/blog/2019/boating-season-is-here-are-you-up-to-speed-on-safety) * * * - [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)