Skip to content Accessibility info

Southern Insurance Associates Blog

All You Ever Wanted to Know About Insurance

College and Credit: Tips for Managing Your Money

In these difficult economic times, many of today's college students are turning to credit cards to finance their college education, using them for everything from everyday necessities to books and tuition. Unfortunately,...

Read More


What does my credit rating have to do with purchasing insurance?

Credit scores are based on an analysis of an individual's credit history. Insurers often generate a numerical ranking based on a person's credit history, known as an "insurance score," when underwriting and setting the...

Read More


Coverage for Jewelry and Other Valuables

A standard homeowners policy includes coverage for jewelry and other precious items such as watches, furs, silver, guns, antiques and special collections. These items are covered for losses caused by all the perils...

Read More


Do I need insurance for a child going away to college?

With computers, TVs, printers, PDAs and MP3 players being shipped off to school, it is more important than ever that students and their parents purchase the appropriate insurance protection. Theft can be a major concern...

Read More


Getting the Right Insurance Coverage for Moving

Moving can be a stressful time-whether you're moving locally or out-of-state, on your own or with a moving company. But knowing you have the right insurance to protect your belongings can ease the stress, so here are...

Read More


How much life insurance do I need?

In most cases, if you have no dependents and have enough money to pay your final expenses, you don't need any life insurance. If you want to create an inheritance or make a charitable contribution, buy enough life...

Read More


Why should I buy life insurance?

Many financial experts consider life insurance to be the cornerstone of sound financial planning. It can be an important tool in the following situations: Replace income for dependents If people depend on your income,...

Read More


Filing an Auto Insurance Claim: Five Steps

Filing an Auto Insurance Claim An auto accident is a terrible experience, but it's important to gather all the necessary information in order to be able file your claim. Here are five steps to follow to make the claims...

Read More


SIA Adds another Option! Grange Insurance

Southern Insurance Associates is happy to welcome on another new carrier to our broad list of carriers we offer clients. Yet another choice on the menu! Grange Insurance is now offered at Southern Insurance Associates,...

Read More


Many states have passed texting-while-driving laws, but are they working?

Drivers know not to text and drive, but they still do it. Now there is hard evidence that states with texting bans are saving lives. With more than 7 billion mobile subscriptions worldwide according to the International...

Read More