Insurance Tips

Everyone can agree that a good tip is beneficial. On the InsuranceHub blog, we’ve created several to assist you with the insurance quoting and purchasing experience. Sometimes when you don’t know where to start or what to do a good tip can point you in the right direction. We love getting some great tips about insurance, safety, and life in general. What we really enjoy doing is passing those tips along so that they can help other people. Life is complicated, but hopefully some of our “tips” will help to simplify things for you.

From pro tips, such as how to file an insurance claim, to tips on how to get the best and cheapest home insurance, InsuranceHub has great information for you. Our goal is to help make the insurance process as easy as possible on you.

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Did your credit score increase? It’s time to shop insurance rates

June 6, 2021December 10, 2020 by InsuranceHub

You did it — you finally paid off a credit card or made some serious strides with your finances. After this work has been accomplished, you may be awarded with a credit score increase. While this … Read More

It's important your towing business has a mobile-friendly website.

Why your towing business needs a mobile-friendly website – and how to fix it

July 4, 2021June 25, 2019 by Katelyn Betts

It’s pretty apparent in today’s society that people rely on their smartphones. Forgetting a phone charger or not having Wi-Fi can really ruin someone’s day. But why does this dependence on smartphones matter to your towing business? Because of your website. If your towing business has a website, it needs to be mobile-friendly. We’ll explain why.

Check out these business tips from two towing veterans

Top business tips from towing veterans

July 4, 2021November 21, 2018 by Katelyn Betts

It’s no secret that towing isn’t exactly the easiest industry to get into. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to launch a successful tow truck business and keep it growing and thriving – there’s a lot that goes into running a successful towing business. We caught up with two towing veterans to ask for their advice on running a towing business – Bob Lantis of First Call Towing (based in Alabama) and Charles Hopper of Hoppers Tow and Recovery, LLC (based in Mississippi.) Check out what they had to say about running a towing business.

Pet safety 101: How to pet-proof your home

April 11, 2024August 20, 2018 by Katelyn Betts

Whether you’re thinking about adding to your family by bringing a puppy or kitten into your home or if you’ve already got a cat or dog, it’s essential that you make sure your home is pet-proof. Cats and dogs are very innovative, and while their antics can result in gut-clutching laughter, their curiosity and sneakiness can get the better of them. Making your home safe for your pet can help you avoid a disaster in which your fluffy friend gets into something they shouldn’t. Your pet is part of your family, and they’re counting on you to look after them. Check out the pet safety tips below.

Don’t make these 8 mistakes when buying tow truck insurance

April 26, 2022August 1, 2018 by Katelyn Betts

There’s a lot to consider when you get tow truck insurance, and it can get a little overwhelming. When you’re getting insurance in a high-risk industry like towing, it’s crucial that you get the right coverage to protect your business, your drivers, and your trucks. Check out the following common tow truck insurance mistakes so you know what to look out for when you’re buying tow truck insurance.

Check out our tips for hiring tow truck drivers.

8 tips for hiring the best tow truck drivers

July 4, 2021May 23, 2018 by Katelyn Betts

If you’re trying to grow your team by hiring new tow truck drivers, you’ve got to find people who will be a good fit for your business. You need a tow truck driver who will work well with your current team and who will be a good representative of your company. In short, you need to find the right person. But here’s the question – how do you find good tow truck drivers who will fit in well at your business?

Well, to help answer that question, here are our tips to help you hire great tow truck drivers for your business.

30 Summer Home Maintenance Tips to Get Your Home Ready for the Season

June 22, 2021May 21, 2018 by Katelyn Betts

Ah, summer is here. The temperatures are soaring, the rain is pounding, and the sun is blazing. It’s important that you take the time to maintain your home this summer and to prepare it for the extreme heat that you could be facing. Check out our ultimate checklist of summer home maintenance tips to help you give your home some care.

It's important that you know what to do if you're involved in an accident while driving your tow truck.

What to do if you’re in a car accident while driving your tow truck

July 4, 2021May 9, 2018 by Katelyn Betts

Tow truck driving is not necessarily the safest job out there. The road is a dangerous place. It’s not necessarily fun to think about, but you need to be prepared for what to do if you’re in a car crash. Your actions right after the wreck can make a big difference if it comes to a lawsuit. Besides, knowing what to do and being prepared can help you stay calm and handle the situation.

Spending a lot of time on driver training can help you build a good reputation for your towing business.

How to build a good reputation for your towing business

July 4, 2021May 2, 2018 by Katelyn Betts

When you work in a service industry, such as towing, it’s crucial that you establish a strong reputation. That reputation can go a long way towards generating more business for your towing company. By giving your clients a great towing experience, you can develop a good reputation and help your business thrive. Now, that might seem kind of impossible – most people don’t wake up in the morning saying, “Gee, I’d love to have to get my car towed today.” But with the following ten tips, you can give your clients the best possible towing experience.

Getting good online reviews can help your business's reputation.

How to improve online reviews for your towing business

July 4, 2021April 20, 2018 by Katelyn Betts

For small businesses, especially service-related businesses like towing operations, online reviews are worth their weight in gold. People look to reviews to make purchasing decisions and trust the word of online reviewers – for better or for worse. So, for you as a tower, it’s important to get great reviews. While it may seem silly and arbitrary to chase the approval of the worldwide web, it can make a big difference to your company by drumming up business and helping you develop a good reputation. So, we’ve got a few tips to help you score awesome reviews online.