KVIS & Coe Insurance Blog – Safety Tips, News, Events

Can Life Insurance Cover Student Loan Debt? A college degree is a necessary ticket to many careers – but it often comes with a steep price tag. On average, class of 2019 college graduates borrowed $30,062 in loans, according to data reported to U.S. News. Meanwhile, the collective student loan debt in the United States is around $1.7 trillion. Those numbers are concerning

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Is a Medicare Supplement Insurance Plan Worth It? When you sign up for Medicare Parts A and B, you also have the option to apply for a Medicare Supplement insurance plan. A Medicare Supplement plan, sometimes called “Medigap,” is a private insurance policy that can help pay for some of the health care costs that Medicare doesn’t cover. But is this

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Medicare Supplement vs. Medicare Advantage: What’s the Difference? Applying for Medicare once you reach retirement age sounds simple enough. But just because you’re covered under the federal health insurance program doesn’t mean you won’t be faced with out-of-pocket costs. With Original Medicare (Parts A and B), you’ll receive coverage for health-related expenses like hospital care, doctor visits, medical procedures and

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15 Common Questions About Life Insurance Life isn’t one-size-fits-all – and neither is life insurance. Planning for the future can feel exciting and scary at the same time. Whether you’re buying your very first policy or planning for the next chapter of your legacy, it’s common to have questions. Here are some common questions you might be wondering. (Want a more

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Interior Water Damage Prevention for New Homeowners Congratulations! Homeownership is a big step. While you’re getting used to your new responsibilities for home maintenance and upkeep, it’s important to get familiar with water damage risks to your home. When you know the potential risks, you can prevent damage in the first place. Water damage is messy, costly and can even

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Here are some helpful tips in the event you experience flooding or damage from a major storm. FINDING A CONTRACTOR Check in with your local homebuilders’ association. You’ll be able to search contractors within your area and put together a list of potentials. Get referrals. Ask your friends, family and coworkers who they’ve worked with in the past. They may have

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Buying vs. Renting a House? Five Questions to Consider You’re thinking about moving from apartment life to a house, but you’re not sure you’re ready – financially or otherwise. How much yard do you want and how will you maintain it? How much living space do you need? What are the challenges of home ownership versus renting a home? What will the

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Life is always changing – which is why it’s important to review your insurance needs and make sure your coverage is keeping up with your life. Whether you’re entering adulthood or nearing retirement, you may have a need for life insurance… but understanding which policy is best for you can be confusing. Let’s talk term and whole life insurance to

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What Is An Umbrella Policy? I’m a safe driver. I don’t do risky things. Someone I know would never sue me. When it comes to truly terrible events, many people have the “it can’t happen to me” mentality. However, by simply driving a car, owning a home or entertaining friends, the possibility exists that a tragic accident could occur… and

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Are You Covered When an Employee Claims Harassment or Discrimination? You probably never want to imagine a situation in which an employee, a former employee or an employment candidate sues your business for sexual harassment or discrimination (on the basis of, for example, age, sex, race or disability). Unfortunately, though, it does happen. Sexual harassment has been in the news

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