RVs represent good fun on the open road but they are significant investments that need to be protected.  You are required to carry insurance on your RV when you drive, just like a car.  The difference from auto insurance is that while an RV is a vehicle, it is also a residence.  The team at George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc works with RV owners throughout the Bourbonnais, IL area to get them the best coverage available.  They want you to enjoy your RV and time spent exploring.  Not worrying about it or your family in case an accident occurs. 

While you can go with minimum liability insurance as required by law, this is not the best financial protection.  Your agent will discuss with you the insurance options that are available.  A comprehensive policy that also covers acts of theft or vandalism probably will make more sense.  These policies will also cover fire, weather damage and extraordinary events like damage from an animal or falling objects.  A good policy gives you peace of mind. 

Your agent can access how you use your RV and make the best recommendations on coverage.  Considerations for any policy should include the coverage for your personal possessions in the RV and any equipment such as satellite dishes or awnings.  You’ll also want coverage that protects from uninsured or underinsured motorists.  Also, if you only use the RV once or twice a year, there may be discounts available. 

That is why it is important to talk with your agent at George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc. In the Bourbonnais, IL area, they are the experts.  Visit the website for handy tools then call or come by.  The best time to get insurance is before you head out!

Riding a motorcycle in and around Bourbonnais, IL has a wide range of benefits, including saving gas on transportation. However, before running out to buy a motorcycle, there are a few things you need to take into consideration beforehand. Choosing a motorcycle depends on your level of experience, as well as how often you intend to ride and how much the total cost of owning the motorcycle will be, including insurance. Here are a few tips to ensure you choose the best motorcycle for your needs.

How Often Do You Intend to Ride?

Before choosing a motorcycle, it is important to keep in mind that there are motorcycles designed for specific uses. For instance, if you will only be riding on trails, you cannot use a street legal bike on the trails, it must be a motorcycle designed specifically for “rough” riding. It’s also important to take into consideration how long you have been riding, will you be riding in heavy traffic or will you only be riding on the weekends?  The most important thing to do is try the motorcycle out before you buy it. Make sure you fit comfortably on the bike and that the weight of it isn’t more than you can handle.

Buying new or used?

Although most people would prefer to buy a brand-new motorcycle, it’s important to understand that a new motorcycle is expensive; they can cost as much as, if not more than a new car. So, if you are only planning to ride occasionally or if you will use the motorcycle for occasional transportation, you may want to consider buying a used motorcycle. In many situations, a used bike has very few miles and is in great condition for much less money. Another benefit of buying used is that your insurance premiums may be less expensive that it would be to insure a new bike.

When considering your budget for a motorcycle, along with the including the actual cost of the bike into your budget, you will also need to budget for the total cost of owning a motorcycle. For instance, you will need to include maintenance and fuel as well as the cost of your insurance premium. Be sure to talk with your insurance agent about how often you plan to ride and the miles you intend to ride on a regular basis.

Residents of Bourbonnais, IL who are interested in learning more information about motorcycle insurance should contact, George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc.

 

Every storm season, people wonder if they should have gotten flood insurance. They see the devastation others have suffered and do not wish to go through the same thing. In Bourbonnais, IL, the George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc can offer you some friendly advice regarding floods and who should have flood insurance.

What is a Flood?

According to National Geographic, a flood can happen anywhere water overwhelms a naturally dry area. Although some flooding you can prepare for when you hear broadcasts of excessive rain during a thunderstorm or a hurricane, there are other times you will not be able to prepare beforehand. In certain cases, flash floods can be more dangerous than a regular flood.

Who Needs Flood Insurance?

Even though you may not live in a floodplain, you should consider purchasing flood insurance. If your community participates in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), you can contact your local independent insurance representative to gain coverage. Whether you are renting or you own your own home, you can get a policy.

Why Do You Need Flood Insurance?

Floods are one of the most dangerous and destructive natural disasters. It can leave thousands of dollars worth of damages throughout your home and yard. Neither renters nor homeowners insurance typically covers flood damage.

Floods can Cause Lots of Damages

Flood damage can result in your baseboards and walls developing mold. You’d have to remove and replace the carpet or wood flooring. The electrical work may need to be rewired. Your appliances could be damaged as well and need to be repaired or replaced.

Contact the George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc in Bourbonnais, IL to get information concerning flood insurance for your home.

If you own a condominium and it is the only place where you can stay, what happens if it gets seriously damaged and repairs need to be made? The experts at George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc serving Bourbonnais, IL, and the nearby communities, have dealt with this many times.

Neighbor’s Simple Mistake Causes a Nightmare

In a condominium building, your neighbors are as close as the walls and floors that separate you from them. Noisy neighbors may be annoying but that is not a danger.

Imagine if your neighbor put something on the stove and then forgets about it. It causes a fire that burns through their place and causes severe damage to your condo. Nobody is hurt; however, your condo is wrecked. You have replacement-cost insurance coverage that is adequate to cover the claim and to make the repairs. That was a smart move.

You quickly choose a qualified contractor to do the work. Everything is OK so far because you are staying in a nearby hotel. Then, the contractors tell you the local building permit department is back-logged and it will take six weeks to get a building permit approved for your repair job! That’s six weeks before the work can start.

You do a quick calculation of the cost of staying in the hotel for six+ weeks. There is no way you can afford it. You are overwhelmed and do not know what to do.

Living Expenses Coverage

The causes of this problem may differ; however, this nightmare scenario is very common. Many people insure the obvious things, yet forget about the expenses that arise when an unexpected calamity happens. Fortunately, it is possible to cover this risk.

Call 815-936-0075 to speak with your agent at George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc in Bourbonnais, IL. Find out if your condo insurance has a provision for living expenses incurred while repairs are made for a covered disaster. This is the kind of fine-tuning of insurance coverage that is a good idea and comes in handy if you need it.

Although Bourbonnais, IL isn’t in a major earthquake zone, these incidents may still happen in this area from time to time. Therefore, we at George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc suggest seriously considering the benefits of high-quality earthquake insurance as a landlord.

Landlords May Need to Buy Insurance in Earthquake Zones

Areas in earthquake zones typically require landlords to purchase insurance policies to protect their investment. These specific sectors are defined by state and federal officials and provide landlords and insurance companies with a better understanding of the risk of this danger.

However, other states allow landlords to choose whether or not they want to buy insurance, even in earthquake zones. Generally speaking, a policy is a good choice because of how devastating and earthquake can be to a home or apartment complex.

How Earthquake Coverage Helps

Adding earthquake coverage to an insurance policy will help protect you in three major ways. First of all, it will protect a rental home from serious damage that occurs during an earthquake. Secondly, it will protect personal property – such as vehicles and more – during these destructive incidents. This coverage does NOT extend to renters, who need to pay for their own policies.

Third, and perhaps most importantly, these policies also help to cover additional living expenses. Typically, these expenses fall under the heading of resettlement expenses and repairs on a home. Make sure to get a home valued properly when setting limits on what these policies cover.

Let Us Help You Find a Policy

So if you live in Bourbonnais, IL and are worried about earthquakes affecting the area, please don’t hesitate to contact us at George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc to learn more. Our experts will take the proper steps to ensure that your rental home is properly covered by this danger.

When it comes to renters insurance, it is good to know the meaning of some terms you will hear when buying a policy. Replacement cost and actual cash value are two big ones, and there is the idea of agreed to value.  The George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc in Bourbonnais, IL wants you to understand the differences and can help you find the insurance you need.

Actual cash value is what an item is worth today. Replacement cost is what it would cost to replace the item, meaning a new one. An $800 couch, for instance, would be worth much less if it was three years old. If you have a loss, you would have to get a new couch and the actual cash value would leave you having to pay the difference. For some items, like antiques, you may have an agreed to value in your policy, which is something you agree on when you get the policy.

You need to have receipts and lists of your possessions that would have some value. Renters insurance covers those items, but if you cannot prove you had them, you may not get as much from a claim. Sometimes insurance companies give you a set amount, or a portion, and the rest after you make the purchases to replace what was lost. Often you have to prove you replaced the item to get the final payment, but there are policies that do not have that requirement.

Contact the George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc in Bourbonnais, IL to find the best renters policy for your situation. You may visit in person, or call, or find us online and use our website tool to get information about costs. Existing customers should also contact us when their situation changes to update their policy.

 

Starting one’s own family is a rite of passage that creates a lot of love and joy in your life! As your family grows, it is important to remember to increase your life insurance coverage accordingly. If you are in the Bourbonnais, IL area and have not updated your life insurance policy as your family has grown, the team at George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc is here to help. With the right level of life insurance, you can rest assured that your family’s financial needs will be taken care of in the event of your unexpected death.

Important Coverage for the Important People in Your Life

Life with young children can bet pretty hectic, and it is easy for a lot of advance planning to fall by the wayside. If you are the sole breadwinner for your spouse and children it is imperative that you plan for their future in the event of your unexpected death. With the appropriate level of life insurance coverage, your death benefit can ensure that they are able to remain in the family home and your children will be able to pursue their educational and career goals. 

When you have additional children it makes sense to increase your coverage limits because of the added expense that will be incurred by your surviving spouse. We all know that raising children in today’s modern environment is financially challenging, and will be even more so on the earnings of just one spouse. Proper coverage is an effective way to take care of all of your family’s needs.

Ready to begin planning for your family’s future security? If you are in the greater Bourbonnais IL area contact the George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc today to set up a consultation. 

Anyone who uses the healthcare exchange or needs to in 2019 is probably wondering what’s changed in federal healthcare policy. You can consult your George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc in Bourbonnais, IL to walk you through the changes that have passed and what’s still coming. In the meantime, here’s what’s going on.

The Affordable Care Act in 2019

The Affordable Healthcare Act (ACA) had open enrollment for the 2019 calendar year, and this means the ACA will still be around at least that long. Just because the open enrollment period has ended doesn’t mean you can’t receive coverage. If you experience major changes in your life, you might still be able to enroll after the turn of the year.

The agents at George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc in Bourbonnais, IL are ready to walk you through the changes and what’s available to you. 

2019 Health Insurance Exemptions

The individual mandate is no longer in effect as of January 1st, so Americans who health insurance no longer have to pay a penalty on their taxes. The new rules include exemptions for residents in foreign countries with no insurance available.

No penalty will apply to those with no health insurance in 2019.

Verification of Premium Tax Credits

The new rule improves the Advanced Premium Tax Credits, or (APTC) program to verify the income for those applying for the tax break. The new rule improves the Advanced Premium Tax Credits, or (APTC) program to verify the income for those applying for the tax break.

Consumers seeking a stable insurer unaffected by the Obamacare or Trumpcare policies may need to go with a private insurer until the dust settles on the healthcare debate.

Contact the George Ryan Jr. Insurance Group Inc in Bourbonnais, IL, for more information on your 2019 healthcare options.