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title: Insurance Blog | Active Insurance Solutions
description: Read the Active Insurance Solutions blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Minnesota insurance news.
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# Active Insurance Solutions Blog

## Active Insurance Solutions

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[**Own a home? Here are two policy options you should know about** — If you have a homeowners policy, you probably expect it to cover all the costs of rebuilding your house in case it’s damaged or destroyed by a covered hazard. But are you certain you have enough coverage? Read about two common situations you may be unaware of — and the affordable options that can… — Feb 5, 2021](/blog/2021/own-a-home-here-are-two-policy-options-you-should-know-about)

[**Porch Safety: Should You Leave the Lights On?** — It seems like a no-brainer to leave the lights on outside your home to deter burglars while you’re away (or even while you’re asleep). But does that really work? Or is it just a waste of electricity — particularly this time of year, when the days are short? — Those answers can differ depending on a… — Jan 8, 2021](/blog/2021/porch-safety-should-you-leave-the-lights-on)

[**Don’t Delay — Start Thinking About Winterizing Your RV Today** — Unless you’re headed to a warmer climate for the winter — or you live in one already — fall is the time to start preparing your RV for winter (as long as you’re done using it for a while, that is). And just because _you_ may be in a warmer climate doesn't necessarily mean your RV is — RVs can be… — Dec 4, 2020](/blog/2020/dont-delay-start-thinking-about-winterizing-your-rv-today)

[**What You Need to Know About Insurance as a First-Time Home Buyer** — If you’re buying a home for the first time, you will need home insurance. Here are seven tips from the independent agents at Active Insurance Solutions, home insurance experts serving Minnesota, as well as Wisconsin and Iowa. — **Prepare Before Closing** — Your mortgage lender will require you to have… — Nov 11, 2020](/blog/2020/what-you-need-to-know-about-insurance-as-a-first-time-home-buyer)

[**10 Things to do to Prepare Your Home for Fall** — Fall is a wonderful time — if your home is ready for it. So enjoy the last few weeks of warmer weather, but do a little preventative maintenance while you’re at it. You’ll fix small problems before they become big, and big ones before they become catastrophes. Here are 10 tips to help: — **Look up.…** — Nov 6, 2020](/blog/2020/10-things-to-do-to-prepare-your-home-for-fall)

[**7 Tips for Insuring Young Drivers** — If you have a young soon-to-be driver in the household, you may be wondering about how it will affect your auto insurance. Here’s the vital information you need from the insurance pros at Active Insurance Solutions, working with families in Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin to give them the coverage… — Nov 4, 2020](/blog/2020/7-tips-for-insuring-young-drivers)

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