Millennials and Life Insurance
More than any other generation, millennials (born 1981-1996) are going without life insurance. In some instances this is understandable; perhaps you are debt free or never plan to have children. However there are some considerations you should take into account before...
New Year’s Home Safety Checklist
The start of a new year is an ideal time to tackle goals and projects that you may have been putting off for a while. In addition to setting new career goals and working on your health and fitness, you should consider reevaluating your home safety. From fire hazards...
Is Employer-Provided Insurance Enough?
You sit down with your new employer to discuss benefits, and they mention providing a low-cost or free life insurance policy. Great! You’re set, right? Don’t be so sure… Insurance provided through an employer group policy, especially life insurance, is likely not...
What You Need to Know About Funeral Planning
It’s the topic no one needs to think about, but everyone needs to think about it. For as the saying goes, the only things in life that are certain are death and taxes. When the time comes for you or a loved one, nothing helps people say goodbye like a meaningful...
What to Do If Your Car Is Stolen
Remain Calm If you believe your car has been stolen, your immediate response is likely to completely freak out. This is understandable, but there is a chance you could be mistaken. It is possible that your car was towed or even that your teenager took it without...
IGA is proud to support The Salvation Army Angel Tree
IGA is proud to support The Salvation Army Angel Tree. Thanks to the IGA team for their support of the 2020 Angel Tree Program. We hope you'll consider volunteering, donating, or spreading the word to support charitable organizations or other causes close to your...
How to Stay Active During the Winter
It's cold, it's wet, and you just want to curl up on the couch with a hot drink and a book. It can be hard to keep up a healthy lifestyle when it's cold outside, but it's not impossible. Here's why you need to stay active and some tips to help you get back in the...
Thanksgiving Safety Tips for Homeowners
Most of us see Thanksgiving day as a time for joy. Making memories is the only thing on our to-do list while we kick off the holiday season with good food and family. However, believe it or not, Thanksgiving is one of the most dangerous days of the year for...
4 Insurance Tips for Renters
If the possessions in your apartment or rental house were damaged or stolen, could you afford to replace them? If you’re like many Americans, the answer is probably no. That’s where renters insurance comes into play. But what is renters insurance, and what do you need...
Winter Is Coming: Prepare Your Coverage For the Cold
We just celebrated the first day of autumn! Whether it’s still 90 degrees where you are, or the leaves are already crunching underfoot, it’s important to remember that winter will be here sooner than we expect it to be. And while some of us look forward to the cold...
IGA Included in IIABA’s Best Practices Study Group
Insurance Group of America LLC Included In IIABA’s Best Practices Study Franklin, TN, 11/14/2019 – Insurance Group of America LLC (IGA) has been selected to be part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies around the United States participating in the...
How to Get Your Home Ready For a Safe Halloween
Witches and ghouls are scary for the kiddos, but as a homeowner, you know that the real terror of Halloween lies in vandalism, lawsuits, and liability claims. Use these tips to make your home and belongings safe on Halloween night, both for you and your spooky...
How Smoking Affects Your Health Insurance Premiums
You are probably aware of how smoking can affect your health, but do you know how it changes your health insurance premiums? Determining Factors Health insurance premiums are determined based on five factors: age, location, plan category, number of dependents, and...
How Marriage Can Change Your Insurance Needs
You already know that marriage will change a lot of things in your life. When you say “I do” you are combining your entire world - and often your home - with someone else’s. Among the changes that come with married life are adjustments you should make to your...
WHY STAY AT HOME PARENTS NEED LIFE INSURANCE
You may think that the only parents who need life insurance are working parents, but that isn’t exactly correct. A stay at home parent is more than just a mother or father. These individuals wear many hats: tutor, chef, chauffeur, housekeeper, caretaker, and more. The...
Teens and Distracted Driving
Starting to drive is one of the most exciting experiences for teenagers, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. According to the CDC, teenagers are the most likely age group to get into a traffic accident. Teens are more likely to speed and less likely to wear...
Strategies to Reduce Employee Illness and Injury
As a business owner, the health and safety of your employees should be a top priority. Not only are healthy employees happier, but they are more productive, too. Ultimately, having high health and safety standards will also reduce costs to your business since...
We are pleased to welcome and announce David Gibbs as our newest Sales Specialist Intern
We are pleased to welcome and announce David Gibbs as our newest Sales Specialist Intern. He will graduate from Middle Tennessee State University in May of 2020 with a Bachelor's Degree in Finance. We are thrilled to offer internship positions to many future...
INSURANCE GROUP OF AMERICA (IGA) EXPANDS ACROSS TENNESSEE; DEEPENS TEAM TO CONTINUE RAPID GROWTH
Fast-growing Nashville insurance agency adds Memphis partner, expands risk management services, deepens team throughout company FRANKLIN, TN – Insurance Group of America (IGA), a Franklin-based boutique insurance agency with the resources of a national firm, announced...
6 Ways to Know if Your Brakes are Failing
Brake failure is easily one of the most dangerous malfunctions that can occur in your vehicle. There are many reasons why brakes fail, but even if you aren’t a mechanic, you should know the signs of brake failure so you can get your car serviced as soon as you start...