Title: Blog – Page 7 – The Sterling Insurance Group --- ## 󠀁[What Are the Most Common Bonds for Contractors?](https://www.sterlinginsnow.com/what-are-the-most-common-bonds-for-contractors/)󠁿 [⌊What Are the Most Common Bonds for Contractors?⌉⌊What Are the Most Common Bonds for Contractors?⌉[ Running a contracting business in North Texas often means navigating bonding requirements. Whether you are bidding on a municipal job in Plano, pulling a permit in McKinney, or managing subcontractors in Prosper, the right bond can make the difference between… ## 󠀁[Jewelry Insurance: Why Your Homeowners Policy May Not Be Enough](https://www.sterlinginsnow.com/jewelry-insurance-why-your-homeowners-policy-may-not-be-enough/)󠁿 [⌊A sparkling diamond halo ring sits on a light teal box below a blue banner that reads, "Protect Your Valuables."⌉⌊A sparkling diamond halo ring sits on a light teal box below a blue banner that reads, "Protect Your Valuables."⌉[ Jewelry often carries more than just financial value. It holds sentimental meaning, family history, and once-in-a-lifetime memories. Engagement rings, heirloom necklaces, luxury watches, anniversary gifts… these pieces are irreplaceable in more ways than one. Many homeowners assume their jewelry is… ## 󠀁[Safety Tips for Driving on Ice in Texas](https://www.sterlinginsnow.com/safety-tips-for-driving-on-ice-in-texas/)󠁿 [⌊Safety Tips For Driving On Ice In Texas⌉⌊Safety Tips For Driving On Ice In Texas⌉[ Why Driving on Ice Is So Dangerous in Texas Texans are used to heatwaves, road construction, and even hailstorms—but ice is another story. A thin sheet of freezing rain can turn Highway 75 into a skating rink and side streets… ## 󠀁[Why February Is the Perfect Time for a Home Insurance Review](https://www.sterlinginsnow.com/why-february-is-the-perfect-time-for-a-home-insurance-review/)󠁿 [⌊A home insurance review is a thorough evaluation of your existing coverage to ensure it still meets your current needs⌉⌊A home insurance review is a thorough evaluation of your existing coverage to ensure it still meets your current needs⌉[ February might not seem like an obvious month to think about your home insurance but it’s actually one of the smartest times of year to review your policy. After the busyness of the holidays and before spring storm season ramps… ## 󠀁[Ice Storms: How Much Do They Cost Insurance Each Year in Texas?](https://www.sterlinginsnow.com/ice-storms-how-much-do-they-cost-insurance-each-year-in-texas/)󠁿 [⌊Learn how much Texas ice storms cost insurers each year and what homeowners and drivers in Plano, McKinney, and Dallas Fort Worth suburbs should know.⌉⌊Learn how much Texas ice storms cost insurers each year and what homeowners and drivers in Plano, McKinney, and Dallas Fort Worth suburbs should know.⌉[ Texas Ice Storms: More Expensive Than You Think Most Texans brace for scorching summers and sudden thunderstorms, but in recent years, ice storms have proven just as destructive—if not more so. For insurance companies, homeowners, and drivers across the Dallas… ## 󠀁[Lithium Battery Safety: Protect Your Home, Devices & Loved Ones](https://www.sterlinginsnow.com/lithium-battery-safety-protect-your-home-devices-loved-ones/)󠁿 [⌊Lithium Battery Safety⌉⌊Lithium Battery Safety⌉[ Lithium-ion batteries are everywhere from the phones in our pockets to electric bikes, power tools, laptops, and portable power banks. Their compact size and high energy capacity make modern life more convenient, but they also bring safety risks if handled… ## 󠀁[Does Auto Insurance Cover a Rental Car? What DFW Drivers Should Know](https://www.sterlinginsnow.com/does-auto-insurance-cover-a-rental-car-what-dfw-drivers-should-know/)󠁿 [⌊Does Auto Insurance Cover a Rental Car? What DFW Drivers Should Know⌉⌊Does Auto Insurance Cover a Rental Car? What DFW Drivers Should Know⌉[ A Common Question for DFW Drivers Maybe your car is stuck in the shop after a fender bender in Plano, or you’re planning a weekend trip out of town. You find yourself at the rental counter, keys in hand, when… ## 󠀁[How to Safely Store Hazardous Materials in Your Home or Shed](https://www.sterlinginsnow.com/how-to-safely-store-hazardous-materials-in-your-home-or-shed/)󠁿 [⌊Safely Store Hazardous Material In Your Home Or Shed⌉⌊Safely Store Hazardous Material In Your Home Or Shed⌉[ Hazardous materials are more common than most of us think. A half-used can of paint. Weed killer. The spare propane cylinder for the grill. Gasoline for the mower. Bleach under the sink. Stored wrong, these everyday items can create real… ## 󠀁[Can My Credit Rating Influence My Insurance Rates?](https://www.sterlinginsnow.com/will-credit-rating-change-insurance-rates/)󠁿 [⌊colorful living room⌉⌊colorful living room⌉[ I was recently asked this question by one of our The Sterling Insurance Group clients, and thought I would share the answer here for our readers. There are a lot of things that go into homeowners and auto insurance rates, one… ## 󠀁[How Does a Commercial General Liability Policy Determine Price?](https://www.sterlinginsnow.com/how-does-a-commercial-general-liability-policy-determine-price/)󠁿 [⌊How Does a Commercial General Liability Policy Determine Price?⌉⌊How Does a Commercial General Liability Policy Determine Price?⌉[ If you run a small business in Plano, McKinney, Allen, or anywhere across the northern Dallas suburbs, you’ve probably been told you need a Commercial General Liability( CGL) policy. 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