Just what you don’t want to hear. Dad: Susie, will you run down in the basement and bring me the crockpot? Susie: DAAAAADDD!! Our basement is like a swimming Pool!! As you walk down the steps you find four inches…
Over the past week I have twice absentmindedly left the water running at our house for an extended period of time which could have caused a major water damage claim. The first wasn’t a big deal. Tossed the hose into…
Here at Verlinde Insurance our goal is to protect your family and or business from financial hardships. There are few things that keep us up at night. Barking neighbor dogs, hot sticky summer nights and all the things about you…
Exactly three weeks ago today I along with my wife, three children and my mother hopped on a plane and headed to China. Our goal was to add a little guy to our family. As you can see from the…
Believe it or not, a new school year is just around the corner, and that means the start of flu season and lots of other viruses being spread around. And since many viruses can’t be treated with antibiotics, prevention is…
Summer ain’t over yet—and this sun is strong, folks. We have to enjoy the great outdoors while we can. After all, we spend a good 8 months shut inside thanks to our robust Midwest winters. But the heat can be…
Ah, these glorious summer months are ripe for grilling, and no one loves a good barbecue more than me. Having said that, safety is definitely something you can’t take lightly when it comes to grilling. As your friendly neighborhood insurance…
I love me some bicycling. I wouldn’t say I’m an avid cyclist, but it’s something that my whole family enjoys doing. And let’s face it, the window of weather conducive to outdoor cycling in Michigan is limited, so we have…
Back in November 2013, I was attending “Brand Camp”, an industry marketing event—I’m always trying to stay at the top of my game when it comes to being the best agency in the region. What I didn’t expect was that…
