Insurance Made Simple

The explainers I wish every client got at closing.

Short, honest pieces about how coverage actually works — written for people in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky who want to understand what they're buying before they buy it.

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Coverage reviews

What actually happens in a coverage review

Twenty minutes, your current declarations pages, and a plain-English list of what's covered, what isn't, and what I'd change first.

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Home insurance

Why your Cincinnati home may be underinsured

Rebuild costs jumped while dwelling limits sat still. Here's how to check yours in about five minutes without calling anyone.

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Contractors

The certificate wording your GC will reject

Additional insured, primary and non-contributory, waiver of subrogation — what each phrase means and why a generic policy won't produce it.

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Umbrella

Umbrella coverage, explained without the sales pitch

Who actually needs a million in excess liability, what it sits on top of, and roughly what it costs in Ohio and Kentucky.

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Seasonal tips

Getting your policy ready before winter storms hit

Frozen pipes, ice dams, and downed limbs are the calls I get every January. Here's what to check on your home and auto coverage before the first snow.

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Seasonal tips

What your auto and umbrella actually cover on a summer road trip

Rental cars, towing a boat or camper, driving out of state — a quick rundown of what's already covered and what's worth a phone call first.

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New homeowners

Insurance tips every new homeowner should know

Escrow, dwelling limits, and the paperwork your lender needs — a plain-English walkthrough for your first policy in your first house.

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Small business

A quick coverage checklist for small business owners

General liability, property, and workers' comp are the baseline — here's how to check if yours actually matches how your business operates.

New information and short videos are added as clients ask the questions. If there's something you want covered, text me the topic.

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FAQ

The questions clients ask me most.

Straight answers, no jargon. If yours isn't here, text me and I'll answer it — and probably add it to this list.

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