Chances are, if you have a child going into college this fall, your summer has been full of shopping lists, campus visits, and worrying. College is expensive enough without the added cost of unexpected accidents or theft, not covered by…
In any given year, more than 20 million passengers across the globe set sail on a cruise, according to the Cruise Lines International Association. If you plan to join them this summer, here are four common sense tips to help…
Motor vehicle corrosion is a billion-dollar problem in the United States, according to the Federal Highway Administration. And, no wonder. Road salt, tree sap, mud, pollution and even dead bugs and bird poop all contribute to a year-round assault on…
Gone are the days when you had to take maps, a translation dictionary, and a bulky camera on international trips; instead, we now have all of that in one handy device: a smartphone. While they are (probably) the most useful…
Missouri summers are magical – fireflies, floating on the rivers, and those captivating summer storms. But what happens when those storms knock out power? St. Louis is no stranger to rolling summer power outages, and what’s worse is they usually…
Everyone loves vacation. But, vacationing in your own seasonal home? Even better. However, there’s a lot to consider when it comes to protecting your investment in a vacation home, and you definitely want to protect it. To that end, here…
Most people have a vague idea of what it and isn’t covered by their insurance policy, but what about those issues that come up and make a gray area of coverage? Fortunately, your agents at O’Connor Insurance are prepared to…
Just like swimming pools and sunburns, a sizzling grill is a symbol of summer, but grilling isn’t just about great food. Backyard barbecues often create treasured memories with friends and family. Keep in mind, however, that when you grill, you’re…
Every summer, our team gets calls from customers after a fun weekend on the water takes a turn for the worse. Often, these accidents could have been prevented with just a few simple precautions. Here are a few tips we…
College graduation is an exciting, yet nerve-wracking time in most students’ (and parents’) lives. Facing student loan repayments, first “grown up” job jitters, and leaving the security of university can leave graduates feeling less than celebratory. This is also about…
