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Does Car Insurance Cover Hitting a Deer in Pennsylvania? What Central PA Drivers Need to Know

By Doug Erwin, Founder and Director of Personal Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated October 26, 2026 Quick tip from Doug: Before deer season peaks, make sure every car on your policy has comprehensive coverage....

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Fall Home Safety Checklist for Central PA: 14 Things to Do Before Winter

By Doug Erwin, Founder and Director of Personal Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated October 22, 2026 Quick Tips: Before winter, disconnect and drain outdoor hoses, clean gutters and downspouts, check your roof...

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Roofing Contractor Insurance in PA, MD & VA: What Carriers Look For (and How to Get a Better Policy)

By Chris Painter, Director of Commercial Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated October 22, 2026 Quick answer: Most roofing contractors need general liability, workers' compensation (once they have employees),...

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Adding a Teen Driver to Your Car Insurance in PA, MD and VA: What Parents Need to Know

By Doug Erwin, Founder and Director of Personal Lines, Advanced Insurance Solutions · Updated October 22, 2026 Quick answer: In most cases, a licensed teen who lives with you and drives your cars needs to be listed on...

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Am I Covered When Using Peer-to-Peer Vehicle Sharing?

During the pandemic, a scarcity – and resulting high costs – of rental cars paved the way for a surge in peer-to-peer (P2P) vehicle sharing. Think of it like AirBnBⓇ for your car. No more standing in line at rental car...

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Trouble Driving at Night? Check Out These 6 Tips

We all know there are plenty of driving hazards to worry about during the day – from rain and snow to deer and potholes. But driving at night adds a completely new set of challenges. Why? It all comes down to one word:...

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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...

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Prepare for winter with a business disaster recovery plan

- Winter weather is unpredictable, and you can’t always prepare for winter storms on short notice. However, your business could weather the storm with the correct systems in place. From creating a proper plan for winter...

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Replacement Cost vs. Market Value: What's the Difference?

If you were asked to describe the state of the housing market over the past few years, it could be summarized in one word: unpredictable. At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, many experts predicted a looming housing...

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PREPARING YOUR CAR FOR WINTER

Your automobile is likely one of your most valuable possessions, and you need to ensure it is kept in optimal working order at all times. With winter's cold air and precipitation already beginning to show up across the...

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