Van Handel Insurance Agency

Fall is a great time for a quick home and auto insurance check-in. 🍂

A new vehicle, home improvements, or a new driver in the household can all affect your coverage needs. Taking a few minutes to review your policies can help make sure they still fit your life.

As your family-owned Wisconsin insurance agency, we are always happy to answer questions and help you review your coverage. Reach out to our team anytime.

Life insurance beneficiary designations play an important role in making sure assets are passed along according to your wishes. While many people set these up once, it’s worth revisiting them from time to time. Swipe through to learn more.

If you’d like to review your current policies or talk through your beneficiary designations, feel free to reach out anytime. We are always happy to help.

Can you believe there are only 100 days left in the year? Before the final stretch gets away from you, it is worth pausing to ask one simple question: has your life changed this year?

A new car, a home purchase, a career change — these are the kinds of milestones worth celebrating. They are also the kinds of changes that can quietly create gaps in your insurance coverage if your policies have not kept up.

Here are some of the most common life events that can affect your coverage:

✅ You bought a new home or renovated your home. A new home purchase or extensive renovations require coverage that reflects the property's true replacement cost, not just its market value.

✅ You purchased a new car. Purchasing a new car is a change that always merits a check-in about your insurance coverage, especially if you purchased a car worth more than the vehicle you were previously driving.

✅ Your family or household situation changed. Marriage, divorce, welcoming a new child, adding a teen driver, sending a child off to college, or welcoming an adult child back home are all changes that can affect your auto and homeowners coverage.

✅ You’ve acquired new valuables or heirlooms. If you’ve recently obtained or inherited new jewelry, art, or other collectibles, it may be worth reviewing whether these items would be fully covered under your current homeowners policy.

✅ Your income, assets, or career changed. A promotion, a new job, a side business, or an inheritance can all increase your financial exposure in ways your current coverage may not reflect.

If any of these sound familiar, our team would love to take a few minutes to review your policies together and ensure everything still aligns with where you are now. It's a simple conversation that can make a real difference.

Feel free to reach out anytime. We are here to help ensure your coverage keeps up with your needs.

Thinking about no-exam life insurance? You’re not alone. More people are exploring this type of policy because of the speed and convenience they offer. However, there are still important details to understand before choosing this coverage. Swipe to learn more.

If you’d like help comparing your options or understanding which type of policy may work best for your needs, contact us today. We’d be happy to help you explore your coverage options.

The fall is a smart time to take a closer look at your commercial property and address maintenance needs before colder weather creates bigger problems.

Preventive maintenance helps protect your property’s value, reduce safety issues, limit business interruptions, and lower the risk of preventable claims. Swipe for a few maintenance areas to review this season.

We hope you found this list helpful as you prepare your property for the fall. As always, if you have any questions or any needs this season, don’t hesitate to give us a call. Our team is here to help!

Labor Day gives us a chance to pause and appreciate the hard work that keeps our Wisconsin communities strong — including the clients and businesses we’re proud to support. Our team is taking a well‑earned breather too, and we’ll be enjoying a few extra moments of relaxation this weekend.

Just a quick note: our office will be closed on Monday, September 7th. We’ll be back on Tuesday, September 8th, refreshed and ready to help with your home, auto, and commercial insurance needs.

We hope your long weekend is filled with good company, good food, and plenty of time to unwind!

The kids are heading back to school, the summer months are coming to an end, and routines are kicking back in. This transition makes it a natural time to ensure your commercial coverage keeps pace with where your business is right now.

If it has been a while since your last coverage review or if your insurance needs are shifting, we are here to help. Give us a call today and let us take a look together.

As families settle into spring routines here in Wisconsin, our team at Van Handel Insurance Agency wants to share a few seasonal road safety reminders to keep everyone protected on the road.

This time of year brings changing traffic patterns, more pedestrians, and increased activity around schools and neighborhoods. A little extra awareness can go a long way.

Here are a few things we encourage our clients and community to keep in mind:
- Slow down in school zones and residential areas
- Watch for kids walking or biking as the weather warms up
- Give yourself a few extra minutes during busier morning and afternoon hours

Staying alert and looking out for one another is one of the simplest ways we can help keep our roads safe.

If you know someone who could benefit from these reminders, feel free to share this post. And if you ever have questions about your auto insurance or road safety coverage options, our team is always here to help.

Getting married means building a life together, and protecting it should be part of the plan. Life insurance is one of the most important ways to help safeguard your shared financial future and provide stability no matter what comes next. Swipe for some key life insurance considerations for newlyweds.

Starting your journey together with the right protection in place can make all the difference. Contact us today to learn more about your life insurance options and find coverage that fits your goals.

If your business provides services or advice to clients, professional liability insurance, also known as errors and omissions insurance, is one of the most important coverages you can carry. Swipe through for a quick overview of what this coverage is, which businesses need it, and why it matters.

If you have questions about your professional liability coverage, reach out to us today. We are here to help you stay covered and protected.