--- title: Active Insurance Solutions Blog Posts from 2025 description: Blog posts published by Active Insurance Solutions in 2025 --- # Past Articles ## Published in 2025 * * * [**5 Things to Do After Buying a New Car** — Buying a new car is exciting, but once the keys are in your hand, there are a few important steps you should take to protect your investment, stay legal, and avoid headaches down the road. Whether you just drove off the lot or sealed the deal with a private seller, here are five smart things to do… — Dec 31, 2025](/blog/2025/5-things-to-do-after-buying-a-new-car) [**What Seasonal Businesses Should Focus On During Busy and Slow Times** — Many small to mid-size businesses experience some level of seasonality, whether it’s a dramatic surge in sales during the holidays, a slowdown in the summer, or predictable patterns tied to industry cycles. Even if you aren’t a textbook example of a seasonal operation, fluctuating demand can still… — Dec 31, 2025](/blog/2025/what-seasonal-businesses-should-focus-on-during-busy-and-slow-times) [**What Every Homeowner Should Know About Their Utility Shutoffs** — Owning a home means taking on a wide range of responsibilities, from mortgage payments to seasonal maintenance. One of the most critical, and commonly overlooked, areas of home safety is knowing how and when to shut off your utilities. In a moment of crisis, like a burst pipe or suspected gas leak,… — Oct 6, 2025](/blog/2025/what-every-homeowner-should-know-about-their-utility-shutoffs) [**How to Insure a Travel Trailer or Camper for the Off-Season** — For many RV and travel trailer owners, the fall and winter months bring road trips to a pause. Whether you store your camper in a garage, on your property, or at a designated facility, it's important to make sure your insurance coverage adjusts with the change in season. — Even when your travel… — Sep 3, 2025](/blog/2025/how-to-insure-a-travel-trailer-or-camper-for-the-off-season) [**Six Overlooked Items You Should Add to Your Home Inventory** — Creating a home inventory is one of the smartest steps you can take to prepare for the possibility of a future insurance claim. If your belongings are damaged or stolen, a detailed list makes it easier to verify losses and can speed up the claims process. While most people remember to include… — Aug 4, 2025](/blog/2025/six-overlooked-items-you-should-add-to-your-home-inventory) [**Backyard Safety Tips for Fire, Water, and Everything in Between** — Summer is the perfect season for outdoor entertaining, family cookouts, and poolside relaxation. With more time spent outside comes more exposure to risks that could lead to accidents and insurance claims. From fire pits and pools to trampolines and grills, backyard features should be enjoyed… — Jul 9, 2025](/blog/2025/backyard-safety-tips-for-fire-water-and-everything-in-between) [**Insurance Tips for First-Time Homebuyers** — Buying your first home is an exciting milestone, but it also comes with a learning curve, especially when it comes to homeowners insurance. With so many options and coverages to consider, it’s important to understand what you're buying and how to make sure your new investment is properly protected.… — Jun 5, 2025](/blog/2025/insurance-tips-for-first-time-homebuyers) [**What to Check Before Letting Your Teen Drive the Family Car** — Handing over the keys to your teenager is a big moment—for them and for you. While it marks a new level of independence, it also comes with serious responsibilities, including making sure your insurance coverage is ready for this milestone. Before your teen hits the road, here are a few important… — May 7, 2025](/blog/2025/what-to-check-before-letting-your-teen-drive-the-family-car) [**Getting Your RV Ready for Spring Travel** — As the weather warms up and the open road starts calling, spring is the perfect time to get your RV ready for travel. Whether you're planning weekend getaways or cross-country adventures, taking the time to properly inspect, clean, and prepare your RV helps ensure a safe and stress-free trip. It’s… — Apr 1, 2025](/blog/2025/getting-your-rv-ready-for-spring-travel) [**Is Your Home Ready for Severe Weather? How to Protect Your Property** — Severe weather can strike at any time, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, hail, snow, or extreme heat that can damage your home. Preparing your property in advance can minimize potential damage, reduce costly repairs, and keep your family safe. Whether you’re dealing with hurricanes, tornadoes,… — Mar 5, 2025](/blog/2025/is-your-home-ready-for-severe-weather-how-to-protect-your-property) * * * - [1](/blog/2025.md) - [2](/blog/2025.md/page-2)