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💡 Thinking about life insurance?
Before buying, it’s important to understand how much coverage you need, what type of policy fits your situation, and whether the premiums are affordable long term.
Learn more: oci.wi.gov/Life
Looking for ways to save on homeowners insurance🏠?
Start with these two steps:
1. Shop around and compare prices and coverage
2. Bundle your home and auto insurance to help lower your costs
Find more tips at: oci.wi.gov/HomeSavings
💡Insurance Term of the Week: Exclusion
Any condition or expense that is specifically not covered by the policy.
Example: Flood damage may be excluded from a standard homeowners insurance policy.
Source: bit.ly/OCIglossary
💡Did you know?
In Wisconsin, annuity recommendations must be made in your best interest, based on your finances, taxes, and goals.
Learn more: oci.wi.gov/AnnuitiesGuide
Many small businesses use a Business Owner’s Policy (BOP) to combine key coverages into one policy.
Understanding what’s included and what is not can help you choose coverage that fits your business!
Learn more at: oci.wi.gov/SmBusiness
Turning 26 🎂 ?
If you're covered by your parent's health insurance, you will no longer be eligible to keep their coverage when you turn 26.
You may qualify for a special enrollment period to choose your own coverage!
🚗 Life change? Time to review your auto insurance.
Moving, adding a driver, or buying a new vehicle can affect your coverage and costs. Reviewing your policy helps make sure you have the protection you need.
Learn more: oci.wi.gov/AutoGuide
💡Renting?
Renters insurance helps protect your belongings — not the building itself. The property owner is generally responsible for insuring the structure.
Learn more at: oci.wi.gov/RentersGuide
ALT Graphic explaining that renters insurance protects personal property, not the building, with an illustration of a renter standing at a house.
❤️ This Valentine’s Day, show yourself some love by planning for the future.
We've got answers to your questions about everything insurance, and handy fact sheets for quick browsing.
Check it out here: oci.wi.gov/Consumers
ALT Red background with hearts. Graphic text reads "Dear Valentine, I want to plan a future with you! From: Your insurance"
❤️ Valentine’s Day is a good reminder to think about the people who depend on you.
Life insurance can help provide financial protection for loved ones if something unexpected happens. Review your coverage and make sure it still fits your needs.
oci.wi.gov/Life
💡Insurance Term of the Week: Replacement Cost Coverage
Coverage that pays the cost to replace what was damaged, even if it was old.
Example: If a roof costs $10,000 to replace, insurance pays the full amount (minus your deductible) up to your coverage limit.
🌊 Las inundaciones pueden dañar autos, y no siempre es fácil detectarlo.
Este video muestra señales de alerta y cómo protegerse antes de comprar un auto usado.
Do you need flood insurance?
You may be required to have it — but even if you’re not, flooding can happen anywhere.
Learn more: oci.wi.gov/Flood
Today, Commissioner Houdek visited a flood mitigation project along West State Street in Milwaukee and Wauwatosa. The project is designed to help reduce flooding along the Menominee River.
oci.wi.gov/Flood
ALT Graphic labeled "FloodInsuranceAwarenessWeek" showing a collage of photos of Commissioner Houdek and local partners meeting doors and discussing flood mitigation efforts along West State Street Milwaukee.
How do you know if your property is in a high-risk flood area? 🌊
Check with your insurance agent or look up your address on FEMA’s Flood Map to see if you're in a designated flood plain and plan ahead.
🔗 fema.gov/flood-maps/know-you…
#FloodInsuranceAwarenessWeek
Yesterday, during #FloodInsuranceAwarenessWeek, Commissioner Houdek visited a wetland restoration project at Emilie Park in Green Bay. The project is designed to help reduce flood risk for nearby homes.
oci.wi.gov/Flood
ALT Graphic with the text “#FloodInsuranceAwarenessWeek” and “East River Emilie Park, Green Bay,” featuring a collage of photos showing Commissioner Houdek and local officials standing and talking outdoors at Emilie Park near a wetland restoration area.
It’s #FloodInsuranceAwarenessWeek in Wisconsin!
Flooding can happen anywhere, and most insurance doesn’t cover flood damage. Flood insurance can help protect your home and belongings.
Learn more: oci.wi.gov/Flood
Today is Car Insurance Day 🚗 !
Car insurance helps protect you financially if you’re in an accident, your car is damaged, or someone gets hurt.
🔗 Learn more about auto insurance basics: oci.wi.gov/AutoGuide
Winter weather events can develop fast, and communication is everything in an emergency. That's why OCI's social media toolkit for severe weather is handy for anyone with public safety in mind.
Find ready-to-use content when you need it most at oci.wi.gov/Disasters.
Use the 3-2-1 rule to keep your records safe, and if you're storing hard copies don't forget to keep them in a waterproof container on an upper level of your home. 💻
Source: National Cybersecurity Alliance
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