Insurance is a must for all cars, but there are specific types of insurance that are not necessarily required. A good example is classic car insurance. For those that have a classic car and live in the West Bloomfield, MI area, the agents with Agency Advantage Insurance can help you find the policy that works best for you.

When it comes to owning a car, you have to have insurance on it in order to be able to obtain tags for it so that you can legally drive it on the road. For classic cars, there are classic car policies that are designed for the special elements of a classic car, but this type of insurance is not required. You are required to have at least liability coverage on any car if you intend to drive it on the road. If you have a classic car that you do not drive, however, or that does not have tags, you do not have to have any insurance at all on it.

For those that have classic cars, insurance is always a good idea and if it is a very expensive classic car, having insurance that is designed specifically for classic cars is, of course, a good idea. Classic car insurance covers things like hard to find parts if the car is damaged, the cost of replacement or repair that is the result of a wreck, and even vandalism. Classic cars are hard to maintain and expensive, and having good coverage is the best way to make sure your car is going to be covered fully. For those that live in the West Bloomfield, MI area, and have a classic car, the agents with Agency Advantage Insurance can help you find the perfect classic car policy for your needs and your vehicle.  

When you park your motorcycle for the winter, there are a few tips to consider to make sure it is fully protected. The agents at Agency Advantage Insurance are available to provide motorcycle owners who live in the West Bloomfield, MI area tips on how to keep their motorcycle safe during the winter months. While keeping it insured is a must, there are also storage tips they can follow.

Winterize

Winterizing your motorcycle will protect the engine and other moving parts from damage caused by the extreme winter temperatures. Winterization also helps to protect the fuel lines and keeps them from freezing.

Cover It Up

Covering your motorcycle will keep it protected from any type of airborne debris that may fall from trees or is blown around by high winds. Covering your bike also prevents it from being hit by bird droppings and also reduces the risk of fading due to sitting in direct sunlight.

Store It Inside

If at all possible, store your bike inside. While covering it is still important, storing it inside will help to reduce the risk of your bike being vandalized or stolen. It will also keep it out of the sun and away from debris that could fall from trees.

If you live in the West Bloomfield, MI area and have questions about motorcycle insurance, contact the agents at Agency Advantage Insurance. They will provide you with tips on how to care for your motorcycle while you have it in storage. Schedule your appointment today and get the answers you need to protect your bike during the winter months.

 

Many people don’t realize how important it is to have an umbrella policy. Because of the much higher limits, an umbrella policy offers a vastly higher level of protection over a traditional policy.

Once you have decided to purchase an umbrella policy, you will need to start thinking about how much total protection you should get. If you live in Novi or West Bloomfield, MI, you can speak to an agent at Agency Advantage Insurance about your specific circumstances and what the best coverage will be for you.

How Umbrella Insurance Works

You can’t have an umbrella policy unless you have at least one other kind of insurance policy. Your umbrella insurance won’t kick in until the limits on your other insurance have been completely exhausted.

One good combination is auto and homeowners insurance; your umbrella policy will cover you in both areas in the event of a disaster. Whether there is a house fire or a car crash with a very large amount of damages, the umbrella policy will start working as soon as the appropriate policy has maxed out.

Kinds of Protection Offered by Your Umbrella Policy

Umbrella insurance doesn’t just cover damages specific to the original policies. Here are some of the kinds of damages that may be covered:

1. Significant property damage
2. Serious bodily injury
3. Legal fees associated with those claims and others
4. Landlord liability
5. Libel or slander
6. Malicious prosecution

The minimum amount for an umbrella policy is usually $1 million in coverage, but you can elect to have coverage of $5 million or even $10. You will be surprised at how little the policy costs.

If you are in West Bloomfield, MI  and would like the peace of mind that comes with maximum protection, call Agency Advantage Insurance today for a free quote.

Some people believe health insurance is an unnecessary expense if they’re healthy, but a health insurance policy could help you in the long run. It may cover more than you initially thought it does. In fact, Agency Advantage Insurance, serving West Bloomfield, MI, and the surrounding region, wants you to know that a health insurance policy may do more than just keep you compliant with current federal laws. 

Routine Exam 

If you don’t currently have insurance, you probably skip out on routine examinations because they’re just an extra expense, especially if you’re not experiencing any issues. Even though you may feel healthy, issues could be occurring that you don’t notice symptoms of until something significant happens. However, when you have insurance, you can go to the doctor’s for routine health screenings to detect problems early enough for intervention, possibly preventing a complication from happening. 

Vaccinations

Vaccinations are often a part of your health you don’t consider, especially if you don’t have any health coverage. However, even as an adult, vaccinations are important. Getting a flu shot can stop you from getting seriously ill and potentially landing in the hospital. The flu can even become deadly. Healthy individuals over the age of 50 may want to get the shingles vaccines. While shingles aren’t deadly, it causes pain and unsightly blisters. 

Prevent Issues in the Future 

If you’re healthy now, you want to prevent issues in the future so that you can remain healthy for as long as possible. Having insurance that covers at least part of doctor’s visits means you’re more likely to work with your physician to optimize your health. 

Contact Agency Advantage Insurance, serving West Bloomfield, MI and the nearby area, to discuss the ideal health insurance policy for you by calling 248-855-9090.

Believe It Or Not, The Agency Makes All The Difference

At Agency Advantage Insurance in West Bloomfield, MI, we believe that the insurance agency you choose makes a tremendous difference in your experience. That’s why we hope you will take advantage of the quality you receive at our agency. We are the experts when it comes to the comprehensive yet flexible insurance needs that involve your classic automobile. 

Important Points To Consider

• How often you drive your classic car – Bottom line, this is one of the most important factors in determining your insurance rate. This is also why it is so important that you speak with a professional who is knowledgeable about classic automobiles. We have the advantage. You want to have flexibility and how often you drive your classic car. You don’t want mileage constraints because you usually drive your classic car when the mood strikes or for special occasions. 
• Where your classic car is stored – generally speaking, you don’t drive your classic car every day, so it is usually under lock and key somewhere. Because the car is very valuable both to you personally and also in monetary terms, where it is kept is critical in protecting your investment. 

These aspects are crucial considerations to ponder as it regards the type of insurance you require. The fact that you don’t drive the automobile every single day would dictate that you probably would not pay the same insurance rate as you pay for your regular everyday automobile. Let us help you weigh all of the factors involved. 

Contact any one of our caring staffers today at Agency Advantage Insurance. We serve the West Bloomfield, MI area as well as the surrounding areas. Take advantage and start getting the best mileage out of your classic car insurance policy today. 

 

For people in the West Bloomfield, MI area, spending an afternoon on a motorcycle can be a great way to enjoy the great outdoors. When you are looking to purchase a motorcycle, it is also vital that you consider your insurance needs. Similar to when you are buying a car, there are several situations in which motorcycle insurance will be required for you.

State Requirements

When you are operating a motorcycle in Michigan, you will need to comply with the state minimum insurance requirements. Michigan requires that you carry $10,000 of property damage liability insurance at all times. You also need to carry bodily injury liability coverage of at least $40,000 per incident with a $20,000 per person coverage policy. Anything less than this, and you will violate the law.

Lender Requirements

Another situation in which you will be required to carry motorcycle insurance is if you have a loan on your motorcycle. Many people today take out a loan to finance the purchase of their motorcycle. As long as the loan is outstanding, your lender will undoubtedly require that you carry a collision and comprehensive insurance policy. This will ensure they are covered if your motorcycle is damaged or stolen. 

Due to motorcycle insurance requirements that are in place for operators in the West Bloomfield, MI area, it would be a good idea to meet with a professional insurance agency when you are looking to get a new policy. Agency Advantage Insurance will be able to help you make sure that you get the right insurance in place for your situation. Agency Advantage Insurance will be able to do this by carefully reviewing your particular situation to figure out what type of policy and level of coverage is right for you. Reach out to our agents for a quote and to have your questions answered.

You may have heard about an umbrella insurance policy but are unsure what this type of insurance does, and what it covers. An umbrella policy is additional liability insurance- which means it is a backup to a general insurance policy. If you live in West Bloomfield, MI and have questions about purchasing an umbrella insurance policy, Agency Advantage Insurance can help. 

What Does an Umbrella Insurance Policy Cover?

An umbrella policy will pick up additional coverage based on coverage limitations for lawsuits and injurious claims, advertising claims, product liability, defects, and more. An umbrella policy can be purchased in addition to any general insurance policy- including homeowner policies, auto insurance policies, boat, and commercial insurance policies. It can even be applied toward rental properties that you own and rent out. 

When do I Need an Umbrella Insurance Policy?

The worst realization is to experience a loss, injury or claim and find out that it isn’t covered by your general insurance policy. Hindsight is 20/20. Thus, it is proactive to have an umbrella insurance policy to cover you. Lawsuits, liabilities, judgments and legal fees can be exorbitant and cause a company or individual to go bankrupt as a result. Umbrella policies give that added assurance that you will be able to avoid being personally liable in covering these costs. Consider situations you may not think about beforehand that an umbrella policy will cover:

• Dog bites that cause personal injury to another
• Personal and business lawsuits, and corresponding legal fees
• Injuries that occur in your home, rental property, or place of business

An umbrella insurance policy provides further peace of mind toward your financial security. If you are a resident of West Bloomfield, MI or its surrounding counties, and would like to explore umbrella insurance, contact Agency Advantage Insurance today.

By law, everyone in the United States needs to have health insurance and that includes the residents of Bloomfield MI. But with so many options out there, do you find yourself wondering where to start? At Agency Advantage Insurance, we love to help people find the right health insurance for the right price. Here are three tips for buying health insurance in West Bloomfield, MI.

Bundle

When you bundle your insurance policies with the same company, you will get savings. For example, when you bundle your home, car, health, umbrella, and any other kind of insurance all together with one insurance company, they will pass the savings on to you.

Compare Quotes

Insurance companies want your business so they will give you the best quote they can. However, as the buyer, it is important that you compare at least two, three, or even more quotes to make sure you are getting exactly the amount of insurance coverage you want at an affordable price. A reputable insurance agent can guide you through this process by answering questions and clarifying what the coverage means compared to the cost.

Work with a Reputable Agent

To have peace of mind, you need to protect your family in the event of an injury or illness. You need to have health insurance. For this reason, it’s important to work with a reputable insurance agent; someone who is knowledgeable, experienced, and has a track record of customer satisfaction.

At Agency Advantage Insurance, our agents serve Northville and West Bloomfield, MI. We are experts in our field and are ready to help you get the right health insurance policy for you and family. Contact us today for more information and any questions you may have.  

Vintage cars can be extremely hard to insure because average insurance companies don’t know how to rate their value. However, Agency Advantage Insurance can help a West Bloomfield, MI car aficionado keep their beloved vehicle on the road and protected.

Old cars that become collectibles have two things working against them in the insurance world: they are not being sold on the regular car market anymore, and few people have them. That makes it extremely hard for insurance companies just to run standard charts and metrics on a vintage car because then the value becomes far more subjective, i.e., how much does a collector want for the car in replacement value versus what it’s worth in material value. Most insurance companies won’t take the owner’s estimate for a risk value, but they will acknowledge the valuation review of a licensed appraiser. Knowing how to secure one and then getting the right paperwork to the insurance provider is key to securing a protective policy for an older car.

Given it’s proximity to the car manufacturing capital of the world (Detroit), West Bloomfield, MI is a very likely place for older cars to be found. And that’s the reason why Agency Advantage Insurance has developed expert staff who are familiar with the vintage car appraisal process and how to develop the right documentation insurance providers will be comfortable with and provide a coverage policy for. Granted, people can try to strike out on their own with online options today, but many Internet evaluations will make it clear they will not consider cars older than the 1970s.

Why go through all that trouble? If you have a vintage car that needs insurance give the folks at Agency Advantage Insurance a call today.

In Michigan, motorcycle insurance and car insurance basic requirements are similar. However, since the likelihood of an accident is far greater when riding a motorcycle, you’ll want to protect yourself, your passengers, and your bike in the event of a collision.

Your liability and collision policies cover other vehicles involved. So, you need to make sure that you take precautions for underinsured motorists and hit-and-run drivers. Your Agency Advantage Insurance agent in West Bloomfield, MI can help you understand the different types of motorcycle insurance available.

Michigan Mandatory Motorcycle Insurance

To meet the state’s mandatory motorcycle insurance law, you need the following types of coverage:

• bodily injuries for other drivers in an accident you cause
• bodily injuries for passengers in a vehicle you hit in an accident you cause
• property damage to another vehicle in an accident you cause

Why Do You Need More Coverage?

When you are shopping around for insurance, make sure your agent knows the right questions to ask. The mandatory requirements do not cover you, your motorcycle, or passengers in an accident you didn’t cause. You can protect yourself by purchasing additional policies that do. Additional policies that protect you against uninsured or underinsured motors and hit-and-run drivers include:

• personal injury insurance for you 
• uninsured property damage for your motorcycle 
• personal injury insurance for your passengers

Motorcycles aren’t protected by Michigan’s no-fault law, and if you are financing your motorcycle, the lender may require additional coverage. Contact your representative at Agency Advantage Insurance in West Bloomfield, MI today to find out more about your motorcycle insurance needs or to set up an appointment for a quote.