Posts Tagged ‘Insurance Institute of Highway Safety’

New PA Teen Driver Law became effective on December 24, 2011

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

Starting December 24, 2011 the new Pennsylvania Teen Driver Law (Act 81 of 2011) became law.  Are you familiar with the changes?  Here are the highlights: The number of hours of supervised, behind the wheel skill building increased from 50 to 65. Ten of these hours must consist of nighttime driving and five of these Continue reading →

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Prepare your house for winter

Tuesday, November 29th, 2011

I would like to share some tips with you as your prepare your house for winter.  Many of these tips will help you avoid potential homeowner’s insurance claims.  Also, now is the time to call your agent to make sure you have the proper coverage.  Having claims can increase your Homeowner’s insurance premiums.  So to Continue reading →

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Daylight Savings Time ends this weekend!

Tuesday, November 1st, 2011

I just wanted to remind you that Daylight Savings Time ends at 2:00 Pm on Sunday, November 6th. So, on Saturday night, make sure you move your clocks back an hour so you’ll be on time for your Sunday events.  Use the extra hour to change the batteries in your smoke alarms and flashlights. Keep Continue reading →

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Prepare Your Teen for Summertime Driving

Tuesday, June 21st, 2011

Here are some tips from Ret. Master Police Officer III, James Poer. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the deadliest for drivers 15-20 years of age. That means parents need to be especially vigilant in communicating and enforcing their expectations and rules related Continue reading →

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Letter to the Editor of Philadelphia Inquirer today. This is the unedited version.

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

To the editor: March 8, 2011  Once again, our State Rep, Josh Shapiro, introduced legislation to ban the use of hand held cell phones and texting while driving.  Once again our elected officials failed us by not passing this ban.  We should be outraged!  Pennsylvania is one of a few states left that does not Continue reading →

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Summertime means your Teen drivers are on the move

Tuesday, July 13th, 2010

Summertime means that your teen drivers are on the move.  That means they are spending more time driving your car.  They may be going to work, the pool, or a friend’s house.  This is a great time to remind them how to be a safe driver.  What can you do as a parent of a Continue reading →

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Summer Tips

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010

This weekend is Memorial Day weekend and that marks the unofficial start of summer.  As always we want to provide you with some tips to help make your summer an enjoyable experience.  A little preparation will help prevent you from having to file a claim, pay a deductible and see your auto or homeowner’s insurance Continue reading →

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Send in your Prom Photos and you may win $100

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

I have a special announcement for the parents and grandparents of High School  juniors and seniors. (Don’t worry if you are not a parent or grandparent of a junior or senior, forward this email to someone you know who is!) Spencer Insurance is pleased to sponsor the Montgomery Media’s Prom Photo Contest.  Send in your Continue reading →

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Thank you for voting us #1

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

Montgomery Media has just announced it winners of the 2010 Reader’s Choice Awards. Thank you for voting us #1 Insurance Agency and #1 Life Insurance Agent for the third straight year. We appreciate your confidence and Trust in our Agency. Please remember to refer your friends and family to our agency so they we can Continue reading →

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Spring Cleaning tips to help you avoid Homeowner’s claims.

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010

Wow, what a winter!  I am certainly glad Spring will be here soon. After a winter like we just experienced there are many spring cleaning tips I can give you to help you reduce homeowner’s insurance claims and ultimately save you money.  Here are some tips: Change those batteries in all your smoke and carbon Continue reading →

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