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09/24/2026

Life insurance beneficiary designations play an important role in making sure assets are passed along according to your wishes. While many people set these up once, it’s worth revisiting them from time to time. Swipe through to learn more.

If you’d like to review your current policies or talk through your beneficiary designations, feel free to reach out anytime. We are always happy to help.

09/22/2026

Can you believe there are only 100 days left in the year? Before the final stretch gets away from you, it is worth pausing to ask one simple question: has your life changed this year?

A new car, a home purchase, a career change — these are the kinds of milestones worth celebrating. They are also the kinds of changes that can quietly create gaps in your insurance coverage if your policies have not kept up.

Here are some of the most common life events that can affect your coverage:

✅ You bought a new home or renovated your home. A new home purchase or extensive renovations require coverage that reflects the property's true replacement cost, not just its market value.

✅ You purchased a new car. Purchasing a new car is a change that always merits a check-in about your insurance coverage, especially if you purchased a car worth more than the vehicle you were previously driving.

✅ Your family or household situation changed. Marriage, divorce, welcoming a new child, adding a teen driver, sending a child off to college, or welcoming an adult child back home are all changes that can affect your auto and homeowners coverage.

✅ You’ve acquired new valuables or heirlooms. If you’ve recently obtained or inherited new jewelry, art, or other collectibles, it may be worth reviewing whether these items would be fully covered under your current homeowners policy.

✅ Your income, assets, or career changed. A promotion, a new job, a side business, or an inheritance can all increase your financial exposure in ways your current coverage may not reflect.

If any of these sound familiar, our team would love to take a few minutes to review your policies together and ensure everything still aligns with where you are now. It's a simple conversation that can make a real difference.

Feel free to reach out anytime. We are here to help ensure your coverage keeps up with your needs.

09/15/2026

The fall is a smart time to take a closer look at your commercial property and address maintenance needs before colder weather creates bigger problems.

Preventive maintenance helps protect your property’s value, reduce safety issues, limit business interruptions, and lower the risk of preventable claims. Swipe for a few maintenance areas to review this season.

We hope you found this list helpful as you prepare your property for the fall. As always, if you have any questions or any needs this season, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Our team is here to help!

09/08/2026

This Life Insurance Awareness Month, we want to highlight an unfortunate reality: too few Americans have adequate life insurance. The good news is that there are several simple steps you can take to better protect your family’s future.

Swipe for key statistics and steps to consider. As always, we are here to help ensure you have the right life insurance protection. Reach out today for assistance with any of the steps we’ve recommended or to further explore coverage for your family.

09/01/2026

Before your kids head out the door, make sure they know how to get to school safely, no matter how they are getting there. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

🔵Walking to school? Stick to sidewalks, cross only at crosswalks, make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the street, and always walk in a group when possible.

🔵Riding a bike? A properly fitted helmet is non-negotiable. Remind students to ride on the right side of the road with traffic, come to a complete stop before crossing, and choose a route with minimal intersections and light traffic.

🔵Taking the bus? Students should stand at least 6 feet back from the curb when waiting for a bus, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding, and never walk behind or in front of a bus without making eye contact with the driver first.

🔵Getting dropped off? If you drive your child to school, obey school zone speed limits, follow your school's drop-off procedure, and never pass a bus that is loading or unloading children.

🔵Teen drivers? Review the basics of safe driving. This includes, but is not limited to, having all passengers wear seatbelts, putting devices away while driving, and driving the speed limit.

We hope you find these tips helpful as students transition back to school. As always, if you have any needs or questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are happy to help.

08/27/2026

Wildfire season is here, and ensuring that you and your loved ones are prepared is a crucial step. Beyond memorizing evacuation routes and packing a go-bag, reviewing your homeowners and auto insurance policies can be a key step to help prepare in case the worst were to happen.

That said, it’s a good idea to confirm that your homeowners or renters policy covers fire, smoke, and ash damage, and check your auto policy if you want coverage for your vehicle as well, since that typically falls under a comprehensive auto policy rather than homeowners coverage.

Additionally, look at your additional living expenses limits and ask yourself honestly whether they would cover your costs if you were displaced for several weeks or longer.

If you have questions about your current coverage, or if you want to talk through layering on policies to help protect your belongings in case of a wildfire, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to help protect what you have built.

08/25/2026

Many business owners assume that their insurance coverage begins on the same day they confirm their policy. However, it is not always that simple. Understanding your policy's effective date and how to align it with your business operations is one of the most practical steps you can take to protect your business. Swipe to learn more.

If you have questions about your commercial insurance coverage or your policy’s effective dates, reach out to us. We are here to help.

08/19/2026

Since we are in the midst of hurricane season, our team wanted to share a timely reminder about one important step of the preparation process: reviewing your personal insurance coverages before a storm even hits.

Here are a few key areas we suggest reviewing this hurricane season:

🔵 Hurricane Deductibles - Some homeowners policies in some states may include a hurricane deductible, which is often a percentage of your home’s insured value. This deductible is separate from your standard homeowners deductible and is the amount of money you must pay toward hurricane-related damage before your insurance company starts paying. Know what triggers it and how much you’d owe.

🔵 Flood and Windstorm Coverage - Flood damage typically requires separate flood insurance, and damage from unnamed windstorms may also be excluded from some policies. Reviewing your coverage and filling any gaps before a storm hits can make a significant difference.

🔵 Filing Claims - Ahead of a hurricane, document the state of your home. Then, after the storm, document damage with photos and videos before you begin cleaning up or repairs. This can help fully showcase any potential damage done by a storm. Additionally, as you make repairs, keep receipts for what you spend.

As always, know that we are here to help if you have any questions about your coverage or if you would like to talk through layering on more coverage. Reach out today, and we can get started.

08/17/2026

From ransomware and phishing to vendor outages, cyber incidents are now among the most common causes of business disruption. The impact can extend well beyond IT, affecting operations, revenue, and reputation. Recent data shows billions of dollars in reported cyber losses each year, with some individual incidents costing millions.

Swipe for a brief overview of how cyber insurance can help protect your business against this threat.

If you’re not sure how your current coverage would respond to a cyber event, now is a great time to review it. Our team is happy to help you walk through your options and make sure your business is properly protected.

08/13/2026

Getting married means building a life together, and protecting it should be part of the plan. Life insurance is one of the most important ways to help safeguard your shared financial future and provide stability no matter what comes next. Swipe for some key life insurance considerations for newlyweds.

Starting your journey together with the right protection in place can make all the difference. Contact us today to learn more about your life insurance options and find coverage that fits your goals.

Address

6003 26 Mile Road
Washington, MI
48094

Telephone

+12482326600

Website

https://www.michfb.com/insurance/find-an-agent/cody-salinas-6003-26-mile-rd

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