Tune Up Your Car for the New Year!

Review your car’s condition for smooth sailing for every turn in the road.

If your car is looking a little lackluster from the winter months and the previous year, it’s time to give it some TLC. Working from the inside out, prepare your car for success for the upcoming year!

Luckily, we’ve compiled a checklist for quick tune up on your car:

  • Check the brakes!
  • Top up the fluids (oil, windscreen wiper, coolant)
  • Examine the tires for wear and tear from the winter season
  • Get an oil change (you may visit your local car garage for this)
  • Check that all seatbelts are working and have no tears
  • Clean the outside of your battery with baking soda, water, and a little elbow grease
  • Wax and wash your car to protect the paint, color, and to look dazzling!
  • Replace the air filter to eliminate the dirt particles
  • Clean out the inside, removing all debris and leaves that have made their way inside
  • Store your insurance policies in your glove box
  • Restock your car emergency supply kit! This should include water, non-perishable food, blankets, jumper cables, a snow shovel (you never know!), a First Aid kit, flashlight and batteries, a hand-cranked radio, your roadside assistance number, your insurance policy number, and a book or two for while you wait for help!

Stay safe on the roads and keep your car purring all year long! For further protection for your vehicle, contact All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada for all of your auto insurance needs! From collisions to roadside assistance to rental car reimbursement, receive your coverage from us.

Healthy Recipe for the New Year!

Enjoy this vegetable soup for a hearty and healthy meal.

If you’re looking to trim down after the indulgences of Christmas and the holidays, soup is a classic dish to turn to! Not only is this garden vegetable soup vegetarian, but it’s packed full of nutrients, boasts warmth, and offers leftovers that will see you throughout the week!

Throw together this perfect midweek soup tonight:

Ingredients:

  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups chopped leeks, white part only (from approximately 3 medium leeks)
  • 2 tablespoons finely minced garlic
  • 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped into rounds (approximately 2 medium)
  • 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, broken or cut into 3/4-inch pieces
  • 2 quarts chicken or vegetable broth
  • 4 cups peeled, seeded, and chopped tomatoes
  • 2 ears corn, kernels removed
  • 1/4 cup packed, chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in large, heavy-bottomed stockpot over medium-low heat. Once hot, add the leeks, garlic, and a pinch of salt. They should soften after approximately 7 to 8 minutes. Add the carrots, potatoes, and green beans and continue to cook for 4 to 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the stock, increase the heat to high, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, add the tomatoes, corn kernels, and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the vegetables are fork tender, approximately 25 to 30 minutes. Remove from heat and add the parsley and lemon juice. Season, to taste, with salt.

From All Nevada Insurance, we hope that you enjoy this warming recipe tonight! Be sure to visit us for all of your insurance needs in Las Vegas, Nevada!

Perform Your Annual Insurance Review

Checking your coverage and updating your policies are a must-do!

Welcome to 2016! Now that the new year is here, it’s time to do some reorganizing, restocking, and reviewing! While many people have put ‘save money’, ‘lose weight’, or ‘work less’ on the top of their New Year’s Resolution list, the most looming task is often forgotten about: reviewing insurance policies.

It’s easy (sometimes a little too easy) to fall into complacency when it comes to your insurance coverage. After all, it’s easier to renew than review.

To get into the habit of doing an annual checkup, schedule it for the beginning of the year as it marks a fresh start and the means to continue! Not only does reviewing mean you are finding the best rate for your policy, but it’ll highlight gaps in coverage, missing discounts you’re eligible for, and coverage for additional items.

Additions
Have you converted the barn into a bedroom? Did you receive a high-value piece of jewelry under the tree at Christmas? Is your teenager about to start learning to drive? Any new additions to your home, car, or possessions, should be covered.

A new pool or a renovated kitchen requires your homeowners insurance policy to be updated. As your policy covers expenses to rebuild your home today, if the value of your home increases, your insurance needs to, too. Furthermore, a new pool or hot tub increases your liability risk of someone injuring themselves and filing a lawsuit against you. This requires additional coverage.

Similarly, home possessions will be covered by homeowners insurance, up to a certain limit. If your expensive TV, family heirloom or sporting equipment exceed this limit, additional personal property coverage must be attained in order for these pieces to be protected.

If you’re driving more miles each day, your auto insurance should be updated. If your teenager is about to learn to drive, he or she will need to be added to your policy!

Discounts
Small changes such as adding a home burglar system to your house may allow you to receive a discount on your homeowners insurance! You may be eligible for substantial discounts on your life insurance if you quit smoking! Review your policy to see where you could be saving!
Are you ready for an overhaul of your policies? Contact All Nevada Insurance for all of your Las Vegas, Nevada quality insurance needs!

Celebrate NYE in Las Vegas Style!

Looking for last minute New Year’s Eve plans?

New Year’s Eve is an extraordinary time to be in Las Vegas! See out the old and ring in the new, the Las Vegas way! New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas is always packed on Vegas strip and at the end of the year, it’s no different! There is a unique vibe and the air is electric leading up to the countdown.

The Strip
An entire 4 miles of the Vegas strip, from Russell to Sahara, which covers all hotels from Mandalay Bat at the Strip’s southern end to Stratosphere at the north will be closed down to traffic starting at around 6 p.m. Las Vegas New Year’s eve 2016 will include a spectacular fireworks show! Bear in mind that if you plan to celebrate indoors, around 11 p.m., the hotels stop letting people in.

Fireworks
As the clock strikes midnight, fireworks will be released from seven different casino rooftops! Besides the Vegas strip, the SkyFall Lounge in Delano Las Vegas, or the Foundation Room atop Mandalay Bay are good viewing spots!

Fremont Street
Apart from the Vegas strip, the New Year’s Eve America’s Party at Fremont Street is always a blast! The best of the best will be performing for 10 combined hours of live concerts on three stages! Don’t miss it!

Nightclubs
Party on into the new year at these events:

  • Hyde Bellagio: Enjoy a champagne toast at midnight overlooking the world famous Fountains of Bellagio.
  • Stratosphere: Join the Tower VIP party for unlimited four-hour premium brand open bar, martini bar, DJs, dancers, specialty drinks, champagne toast at midnight, and a spectacular view of the fireworks!
  • Cosmopolitan: Passed hors d’oeuvres from 9 p.m. to midnight and indulge in a premium open bar from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  • Drai’s: See performances from Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill and enjoy a champagne bar! 

What are your plans this NYE? Before heading out, take some time to review your insurance policies so that you have all-encompassing protection that will see you through the New Year’s celebration and beyond!

Contact All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada today!

Flying This Holiday? Buy Baggage Coverage

Avoid a holiday mishap of destroyed or lost luggage.

The festive season is here! If you’re traveling or flying over the holidays, you’ll have a lot of think about! During the midst of shopping, flight organizing, and present packing, and securing your home for your departure, your precious belongings that are traveling with you are often forgotten about.

There is no quicker way to spoil your present surprises than finding out that it’s been destroyed in transit, or that the airline has lost your luggage entirely. Unfortunately, the occurrence of these situations increase over the holidays as more people are flying, more flights are taking off, and extra luggage is checked in on board.

What You Don’t Know
Most travelers assume that the airline will reimburse them if their baggage is permanently lost or destroyed in flight. The reality of this is that the airlines assert strong limits on their liability for lost or damaged checked luggage. From the airline taking weeks (or months) to admit the bag is lost, to each carrier maintaining a long list of items that they won’t cover at all, you may never receive compensation from airlines.

In any case, baggage insurance is a worthy investment when traveling – especially during peak times, a.k.a. the holidays!

What You Should Know
Baggage insurance is intended to provide replacement value (up to certain limits) for baggage that is lost, stolen, or destroyed during your trip, not just on the flight. It should be noted that expensive items just as high-end jewelry, furs, cameras, and sporting equipment should be covered by a homeowners insurance policy.

A travel plan with baggage coverage provides the best protection for your bag, personal items, and souvenirs, so you and your family needn’t face loss over Christmas!

Are you ready to have the protection that your presents need for this gift-giving season? Contact All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas, Nevada for all of your quality insurance needs!

Driving Safely in Winter Weather

‘Tis the season to know how to drive safely in winter weather conditions.

Now that the winter season is upon us in Las Vegas, Nevada, it’s time to take some stock in being safe on the roads. While Las Vegas may not be the snow land like Utah, it does require some extra caution on the roads.

From rain and hail to high winds and ice, use these tips to stay safe throughout the holiday season and beyond!

  • Merry and Bright: Turn on your lights at dusk and dawn in increase visibility.
  • Don’t Hurry & Scurry: Leave enough time to get to your destination. Slamming on brakes and speeding on ice can quickly result in an accident.
  • Sing a Tune: Tune up your car for the season! Inspect brakes, tires, and top up fluids.
  • Wipe Away Frosty the Snowman: Remove all frost from your windows before setting off. Use the ice scraper and turn on the defroster to get started!
  • Steer Around Ice: Some roads that don’t see the sun may have black ice. In this case, take corners extra slowly and be careful when driving at night.
  • Review Auto Insurance: Use this coverage to protect your car, yourself, and finances from facing a disaster! Check your policy for gaps and eligible discounts.

When faced with adverse weather, it’s important to give yourself ample time to respond! Having the right auto insurance coverage can help to keep you on solid ground, even in slippery conditions! Build an auto insurance policy that will see you through Christmas, well into next year!

Build an auto insurance policy that will see you through Christmas, well into next year! Contact the independent insurance professionals at All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas to get started!

Get Ready For Christmas With These Community Events!

These local events are the best way to get into the holiday spirit.

Can you believe Christmas is almost here? With just a few more days until the holiday arrives, right now is the perfect time to start looking for fun, family friendly events in the local area. Check out these Las Vegas Christmas events to get into the holiday spirit!

As one of the most iconic attractions, the Bellagio Fountains are one of the best ways to get into the holiday spirit. The free fountain show will feature special performances with classic holiday tunes such as O Holy Night, Hallelujah Chorus, and Santa Baby.

Take a walk through the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens to be surrounded y thousands of twinkling lights and over 28,000 poinsettias. The 42-foot holiday tree is decorated with over 7,000 lights and more than 2,000 ornaments. There is also a model train that makes its way around the tree and past four chocolate houses and through two chocolate train stations.

The Winter PARQ at The LINQ Promenade is a little slice of holiday fun right on the strip. The Promenade will be transformed with carolers, tons of decorations, and holiday music. Take advantage of the chilly temperatures with the 30-foot snow covered hill that is perfect for a tube ride.

Head over to The Venetian to marvel at the 65-foot tall holiday tree that will be at the center of Doge’s Palace plaza. The tree will be lit with 50,00 LED lights that are programmed to allow everyone to enjoy a “Nightly Holiday Spectacular.”

All of us at All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas would like to invite you and your loved ones out to enjoy all of these magical events this season!

How To: Protecting Yourself While Renting

Renter’s insruance is vital for anyone is is renting a house or apartment.

Renting a house or apartment is a great way to have a space of your own, even if you aren’t ready to take on all the responsibility of buying a home. However, just because you don’t own your house doesn’t mean that you don’t have your own responsibilities. Making sure that your home and belongings are covered with the right renter’s insurance policy will help to give you the peace of mind that you deserve.

Even though your landlord will have an insurance policy for your home, it will only provide coverage for the structure of your house, not for what you keep inside. The only way to protect all of your personal belongings that you keep inside is with a specific renter’s insurance policy. as an added bonus, your renter’s insurance policy will also provide liability coverage in case anyone is injured while visiting your home.

Luckily, even if you are just starting out on your own, you can afford renter’s insurance. As one of the most affordable insurance policies out there, renter’s insurance typically costs less than $200 for a year of coverage. The amount that you will actually pay will depend on the exact amount of coverage you need, your deductible, and various other factors.

While not required by law, many landlords require that their tenants carry renter’s insurance before signing the lease. Renter’s insurance helps to shift some of the responsibility from the landlord to the tenant, making it high on landlord’s priority lists.

When it comes to finding the right renter’s insurance policy, working with the right independent agent will help to ensure that you are able to find the perfect policy. Contact the independent insurance professionals at All Nevada Insurance in Las Vegas for all of your renter’s insurance coverage needs.