Bonnie Brae Insurance Blog

Back in the early days of home security “systems,” around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire “door shakers”—night watchmen who would literally walk around and check doors to make sure they were locked. The most advanced product at the time, according to the Electronic…

Whether it’s a gift from someone special or a gift to yourself, a new piece of jewelry can bring some sparkle to your life. — However, many people who find themselves victimized by burglars—or a fire or some other disaster—also find out too late that they didn’t have enough insurance to replace…

Drafty windows. Leaky faucets. Dirty air filters. — All are common issues in homes across the country, and they’re not just annoying—they also cost you money in decreased energy efficiency and higher bills. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program estimates that homeowners…

You’re not just imagining it—a lot of people are traveling with their pets these days. — According to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 1,000 travelers, 53% of those responding said they take their pets on vacation, and 52% stay only at places that welcome pets. (For some people, the “welcome” part…

Owning a home is usually a great experience. But it can also be a hassle, especially when unexpected issues pop up—whether you have a minor breakdown or a major catastrophe, it’s almost certainly going to require time and money to fix. — In many instances, however, those “unexpected” issues…

Online data breaches are just an unfortunate fact of life now—as the New York Times put it, you might as well assume that your personal information has been taken, because cyberattacks happen all the time. — That’s why we recommend identity-recovery coverage, which may be available for as little as…