Are you looking for a used vehicle? If so, be careful. If the price seems too good to be true, you may want to walk away. Sue Gerlach, West Bend senior personal lines underwriter, will discuss vehicle titles.

Many people look forward to a summer vacation. Where you’re going usually determines the amount of planning needed. A weekend getaway just a few hours away is much easier to pull off than a trip across or out of the country. Whether a little or a lot of planning is needed to have a successful vacation, don’t forget about ways to protect your home while you’re gone.

During the year, popular events may come to your city or a nearby city. These events may bring thousands of visitors to your area, causing a run on hotel rooms.

During the summer, weather patterns can change quickly, bringing in torrential downpours. As a result, visibility can be significantly reduced and large amounts of rainwater can collect on our roadways.

With July 4 upon us, many families have plans or are making plans for a weekend getaway or vacation. Whether you’re a veteran or a beginner, here are some safety tips for camping, boating, riding an ATV, or using fireworks.

Ahhh ... summer! Warmer days and cooler nights. At this time of the year, it’s fun to end the day by sitting around a campfire with relaxing conversation and delicious s’mores. Fire pits, however, can be dangerous. Theresa Meyer, West Bend senior personal lines underwriter, recommends keeping these safety tips in mind.

With warmer temperatures upon us, more time is spent outdoors with our pets. If you walk or drive through your neighborhood, more than likely you’ll see pets on a walk or playing with the kids in the front yard. They also get excited and like to be included in the family vacation or a weekend getaway.

If your son or daughter is graduating from high school, this time of year is very hectic. Not only do you have many high school obligations, you may also have college obligations that must be addressed. Oh, and don’t forget the graduation party.

Is your boat out of storage? Maybe you bought a new watercraft? Now that boating season is here, it’s important to make sure your investment is properly protected before you take it out on the water. Kim Bechler, West Bend’s senior underwriter, explains what you should consider when deciding how to best insure your boat.

The news media spends countless hours reporting the devastation and destruction severe weather causes. Think of all the images you’ve seen in the last year for tornadoes, floods, blizzards, ice storms etc. Now pick which one you think creates the most damage.