5 Tips to Prevent Claims this Fall Season

Fall may be a cooler time of year, but it can be pretty hot for claims. Here are some quick tips on how to prevent damage to your property this fall. Be safe!

  1. Have your wood burning stove or fireplace inspected by a professional. A professional should always inspect and clean your chimney on an annual basis. Now is the time to schedule your appointment.
  2. Drain and disconnect your hoses. Before freezing temperatures arrive, please remember to drain and disconnect your hoses attached to outside faucets. Why? You can prevent a pipe burst.
  3. Dispose ashes properly. Do you have a non-combustible metal container with a tightly fitted lid to put your ashes in after burning wood? Remember to only dispose the ashes after they have completely cooled.
  4. Do not leave a fire unattended. Whether you are having a fire inside, or are burning one outside, do not leave it unattended. It just takes one ember to pop out of the fire and catch anything nearby on fire. It’s that simple: do not leave a fire unattended.
  5. Use caution when burning leaves or trash. This has to do with #4 above. Leaving fires unattended can be dangerous to your property and also your neighbor’s property if a fire gets out of control. Always check with your local community to see if trash or leaf burning is even legal in your area, especially on high wind days.

Fore more safety tips from MAX, click here. MAX’s vision of creating and sustaining wholeness is lived out by our staff dedicated to provide you WOW member service. Learn more about MAX’s insurance products and mutual aid ministries program and become a member of MAX today!

VanderWerf Agency earns Premier Agency Award from MutualAid eXchange

(Cuba, MO, September 15. 2015) – VanderWerf Agency, Inc., of Cuba, MO has earned the highest award from insurance carrier MutualAid eXchange (MAX).

The MAX Premier Agency designation recognizes VanderWerf’s commitment to MAX’s fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance coverage and business practices.

“MAX is a company built on faith, strong values and service to others. That’s the kind of independent agents we look for and we’re proud to recognize VanderWerf Agency for being among the best of these,” said David Wine, CEO of MAX.

David VanderWerf has been an insurance agent for nearly 20 years and has owned his independent agency since 2006. “Our agency shares the same values that MAX represents,” VanderWerf said. “We live the values of fairness, faithfulness and social responsibility on a daily basis in our personal and professional lives.

In addition to this award from MAX, VanderWerf is the only Central Missouri insurance agency to win Dave Ramey’s Endorsed Local Provider designation. Outside the office Dave is active in the Cuba Lions Club and the Living Word Church in Leesburg.

To earn the MAX Premier Agency award the VanderWerf Agency met several criteria including:
• Commitment to the MAX values of
o Treating others as you would like to be treated
o Faith in a higher power, and
o Doing good in the world
• Support for MAX’s Mutual Aid Ministries program that provides emergency grants to faith communities, families and individuals who are facing extreme financial hardships.
• Ambitious sales and retention targets.

“MAX offers great products that work in small town and rural America,” VanderWerf said. “MAX really understands this market.”

VanderWerf Agency is located at 503 W. Washington Street, Cuba, MO 65453. Phone: 573-885-7019. FAX: 573-885-0639. Website: www.vanderwerfagency.com. E-mail: dave@vanderwerfagency.com.

MAX is headquartered at 4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250, Overland Park, KS 66211. To learn more about MAX and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.
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Photo:  Ashley Sansoucie , David VanderWerf and Shannon Bates from the VanderWerf Agency holding their MAX Premier Agency plaque.

Insurance Center of Harrisonburg Earns Premier Agency Award from MAX

(Harrisonburg, VA, September 8, 2015) – Insurance Center of Harrisonburg has earned the highest award from insurance carrier MutualAid eXchange (MAX).

The MAX Premier Agency designation recognizes Insurance Center of Harrisonburg’s commitment to MAX’s fair, faithful and socially responsible insurance coverage and business practices.

“MAX is a company built on faith, strong values and service to others.  That’s the kind of independent agents we look for and we’re proud to recognize the Insurance Center of Harrisonburg for being among the best of these,” said David Wine, CEO of MAX.

Daniel Layman and Mike Rodes are co-principles of the agency.  “Our motto is “Insurance with Integrity,” Layman and Rodes said.  “Our guiding principle is to treat our clients according to the Golden Rule.”

To earn the award the Insurance Center of Harrisonburg met several criteria including:

  • Commitment to the MAX values of

o        Treating others as you would like to be treated

o        Faith in a higher power, and

o        Doing good in the world

  • Support for MAX’s Mutual Aid Ministries program that provides emergency grants to faith communities, families and individuals who are facing extreme financial hardships.
  • Ambitious sales and retention targets.

Insurance Center of Harrisonburg is located at 981 S. High Street, Harrisonburg.  Phone:  540-433-1519.  Fax:  540-433-6847.  Website:  www.ICOH.com.  E-mail:  info@icoh.com

MAX is headquartered at 4400 College Boulevard, Suite 250, Overland Park, KS  66211.  To learn more about MAX and Mutual Aid Ministries, visit www.MAXInsurance.com.

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Photo:  Daniel Layman and Michael Rodes receiving plaque from Deana Richardson, MAX Virginia Sales Manager.

Prevent Water Damage: Don’t Start a Dishwasher When Leaving Home

Here’s a tip of advice on how to prevent water damage: Do not start your dishwasher and then leave home. A MAX member did this exact thing – started his dishwasher and then left home for a while. When he came back home, he discovered his dishwasher had malfunctioned and water had been escaping from the dishwasher for over four hours! Damage to the hardwood floors and subfloor had leaked down into his finished basement. The cost of repairs was in excess of $5,000.

Remember to start your dishwasher (and washing machine for that matter) and stay home while it’s running so if a malfunction arises, you are home to address the issue and hopefully prevent water damage to your home.

Would you like to read more safety tips on how to prevent damage to your home? Check these tips.

Is it time for a review of your homeowners insurance? It is our vision to create and sustain wholeness for all of our members. A MAX agent would be happy to assist you.

Are you new to MAX and wondering what we’re all about? Contact us for more information about insurance for your home or our other personal and commercial products. We would love to WOW you with our superior customer service.