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233<p>Learn about different health coverage options that fit your specific needs.</p>
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244<span>LIFE</span>
245<p>Browse a variety of insurance options in order to find the right one for you.</p>
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299		</div><span itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-10-01T16:53:00Z" style="font-variant:small-caps;">Thursday, October 1, 2026</span><h3 itemprop="headline" class="title" style="padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 0px;"><a style="font-size: 125%;" href="/blog/how-contractors-can-reduce-theft-claims.aspx" class="title" itemprop="url">How Contractors Can Reduce Theft Claims</a></h3><span itemprop="description">While it is great to have a business owner&rsquo;s policy (BOP) to protect your company against loss, it is just as vital to take steps on your own to prevent a claim. These four methods are a great way to ensure tools and supplies don&rsquo;t mysteriously disappear without your knowledge. </span><a class="plainText" href="/blog/how-contractors-can-reduce-theft-claims.aspx" style="font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;">READ MORE >></a>
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303		</div><span itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-09-01T17:58:00Z" style="font-variant:small-caps;">Tuesday, September 1, 2026</span><h3 itemprop="headline" class="title" style="padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 0px;"><a style="font-size: 125%;" href="/blog/fifteen-essential-types-of-business-insurance.aspx" class="title" itemprop="url">Fifteen Essential Types of Business Insurance</a></h3><span itemprop="description">Starting a business is a big undertaking. One of your primary tasks should be to get business insurance. But, sometimes, that might seem like it&rsquo;s easier said than done. What types of commercial insurance policies do you need? Let&rsquo;s take a closer look at 15 of the most important types of coverage that you&rsquo;ll likely need in your operation. </span><a class="plainText" href="/blog/fifteen-essential-types-of-business-insurance.aspx" style="font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;">READ MORE >></a>
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307		</div><span itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-08-03T22:04:00Z" style="font-variant:small-caps;">Monday, August 3, 2026</span><h3 itemprop="headline" class="title" style="padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 0px;"><a style="font-size: 125%;" href="/blog/how-will-home-insurance-cover-your-kitchen-fire.aspx" class="title" itemprop="url">How Will Home Insurance Cover Your Kitchen Fire</a></h3><span itemprop="description">Kitchens are generally the most fire-prone areas of any home. After all, heat is the universal cooking method, and where there&rsquo;s heat, there is a risk of fire.   No kitchen is immune to these fire risks, even if the owner does all they can to institute proper safety and maintenance practices. </span><a class="plainText" href="/blog/how-will-home-insurance-cover-your-kitchen-fire.aspx" style="font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;">READ MORE >></a>
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311		</div><span itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-07-01T16:34:00Z" style="font-variant:small-caps;">Wednesday, July 1, 2026</span><h3 itemprop="headline" class="title" style="padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 0px;"><a style="font-size: 125%;" href="/blog/tips-for-buying-your-first-car.aspx" class="title" itemprop="url">Tips for Buying Your First Car</a></h3><span itemprop="description">Buying a car for the first time might seem daunting. You have to consider financing, maintenance, budgets and insurance. However, with research in hand, you can keep your vehicle protected. Keep these tips in mind as you prepare for a new set of wheels.  1. Have a Budget in Mind   </span><a class="plainText" href="/blog/tips-for-buying-your-first-car.aspx" style="font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;">READ MORE >></a>
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314			<a href="/blog/what-is-accident-forgiveness-that-some-auto-insurers-offer.aspx" style="display:inline-block;height:100%;width:100%;"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" alt="Image of empty space" /></a>
315		</div><span itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-06-01T20:23:00Z" style="font-variant:small-caps;">Monday, June 1, 2026</span><h3 itemprop="headline" class="title" style="padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 0px;"><a style="font-size: 125%;" href="/blog/what-is-accident-forgiveness-that-some-auto-insurers-offer.aspx" class="title" itemprop="url">What Is Accident Forgiveness That Some Auto Insurers Offer?</a></h3><span itemprop="description">Accident forgiveness is a common marketing program offered by many insurance providers. What is it? How can it help you?   Some auto insurance providers offer this type of feature on their plans. It doesn&rsquo;t necessarily cost more and it may not be available from all providers. </span><a class="plainText" href="/blog/what-is-accident-forgiveness-that-some-auto-insurers-offer.aspx" style="font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;">READ MORE >></a>
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318			<a href="/blog/what-you-need-to-know-before-adding-a-teen-driver-to-your-auto-insurance-policy.aspx" style="display:inline-block;height:100%;width:100%;"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" alt="Image of empty space" /></a>
319		</div><span itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-05-01T17:25:00Z" style="font-variant:small-caps;">Friday, May 1, 2026</span><h3 itemprop="headline" class="title" style="padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 0px;"><a style="font-size: 125%;" href="/blog/what-you-need-to-know-before-adding-a-teen-driver-to-your-auto-insurance-policy.aspx" class="title" itemprop="url">What You Need To Know Before Adding A Teen Driver to Your Auto Insurance Policy</a></h3><span itemprop="description">Your chaperoning days are over! Your teens can finally drive themselves to school, volleyball and orchestra. But with their newfound freedom come new expenses--A new car, more fuel and insurance for a teenage driver.   Even though teenager
319s are responsible, insurance companies know that they are a high-risk. </span><a class="plainText" href="/blog/what-you-need-to-know-before-adding-a-teen-driver-to-your-auto-insurance-policy.aspx" style="font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;">READ MORE >></a>
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323		</div><span itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-04-01T16:05:00Z" style="font-variant:small-caps;">Wednesday, April 1, 2026</span><h3 itemprop="headline" class="title" style="padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 0px;"><a style="font-size: 125%;" href="/blog/understanding-your-cars-insurance-deductible.aspx" class="title" itemprop="url">Understanding Your Car’s Insurance Deductible</a></h3><span itemprop="description">When you are young, you are probably on a budget. Yet, if you are a driver, you must factor your auto insurance premiums into your costs. Your premium will be a regular cost. However, you&rsquo;ll also face residual costs within your policy, such as deductibles. </span><a class="plainText" href="/blog/understanding-your-cars-insurance-deductible.aspx" style="font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;">READ MORE >></a>
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325		<div aria-label="man driving a car wearing wrist watch" style="background-image:url(https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1449965408869-eaa3f722e40d?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3w1NjgwOTN8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwxfHxkcml2ZXxlbnwwfHx8fDE3NzI0NzYwMjJ8MA&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=400);background-size:contain;background-repeat:no-repeat;float:left;margin-right:10px;width:125px;height:125px;cursor:pointer;">
326			<a href="/blog/tips-for-safer-driving.aspx" style="display:inline-block;height:100%;width:100%;"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" alt="Image of empty space" /></a>
327		</div><span itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-03-02T21:27:45Z" style="font-variant:small-caps;">Monday, March 2, 2026</span><h3 itemprop="headline" class="title" style="padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 0px;"><a style="font-size: 125%;" href="/blog/tips-for-safer-driving.aspx" class="title" itemprop="url">Tips for Safer Driving</a></h3><span itemprop="description">Following too closely to the vehicle in front of you is a habit many drivers acquire over the years. How do you know if you've developed this habit? Perhaps you've had a couple of close calls when you've had to slam on the brakes or swerve to avoid rear-ending the person in front of you. </span><a class="plainText" href="/blog/tips-for-safer-driving.aspx" style="font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;">READ MORE >></a>
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329		<div aria-label="person driving car during daytime" style="background-image:url(https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1611448746128-7c39e03b71e4?crop=entropy&amp;cs=tinysrgb&amp;fit=max&amp;fm=jpg&amp;ixid=M3w1NjgwOTN8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHwzfHxkcml2aW5nfGVufDB8fHx8MTc3MDEzNjE2MHww&amp;ixlib=rb-4.1.0&amp;q=80&amp;w=400);background-size:contain;background-repeat:no-repeat;float:left;margin-right:10px;width:125px;height:125px;cursor:pointer;">
330			<a href="/blog/why-to-pay-attention-to-defensive-driving-techniques.aspx" style="display:inline-block;height:100%;width:100%;"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" alt="Image of empty space" /></a>
331		</div><span itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-02-03T19:29:31Z" style="font-variant:small-caps;">Tuesday, February 3, 2026</span><h3 itemprop="headline" class="title" style="padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 0px;"><a style="font-size: 125%;" href="/blog/why-to-pay-attention-to-defensive-driving-techniques.aspx" class="title" itemprop="url">Why to Pay Attention to Defensive Driving Techniques</a></h3><span itemprop="description">You want to be as safe a driver as possible, and that means that you should always strive to be a defensive driver.  Being a defensive driver means to drive with commitment, presence and a clear head. You must take responsibility for yourself by driving to prevent accidents in spite of the actions of others or the presence of adverse driving conditions. </span><a class="plainText" href="/blog/why-to-pay-attention-to-defensive-driving-techniques.aspx" style="font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;">READ MORE >></a>
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334			<a href="/blog/saving-on-your-familys-auto-insurance.aspx" style="display:inline-block;height:100%;width:100%;"><img src="/images/spacer.gif" alt="Image of empty space" /></a>
335		</div><span itemprop="datePublished" datetime="2026-01-12T08:48:00Z" style="font-variant:small-caps;">Monday, January 12, 2026</span><h3 itemprop="headline" class="title" style="padding-bottom: 10px; margin: 0px;"><a style="font-size: 125%;" href="/blog/saving-on-your-familys-auto-insurance.aspx" class="title" itemprop="url">Saving on Your Family’s Auto Insurance</a></h3><span itemprop="description">  Among household expenses, your vehicle and auto insurance costs likely rank highly. You don&rsquo;t want to not carry auto coverage. Going without could put you at unfair financial risks. Nonetheless, you don&rsquo;t want to pay excessive costs for your auto policies. </span><a class="plainText" href="/blog/saving-on-your-familys-auto-insurance.aspx" style="font-weight:bold;white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;">READ MORE >></a>
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565		$( "<div class='glossaryList'><ul><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/a/'>A</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/b/'>B</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/c/'>C</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/d/'>D</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/e/'>E</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/f/'>F</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/g/'>G</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/h/'>H</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/i/'>I</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/j/'>J</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/k/'>K</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/l/'>L</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/m/'>M</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/n/'>N</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/o/'>O</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/p/'>P</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/q/'>Q</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/r/'>R</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/s/'>S</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/t/'>T</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/u/'>U</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/v/'>V</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a href='/glossary/w/'>W</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a class='disabled'>X</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a class='disabled'>Y</a></li><li class='glossaryLetter'><a class='disabled'>Z</a></li></ul></div>" )
566		.insertAfter( $( "#ctl00_cph_main_Wuc_glossary1_tbl_letters" ) );
567	} 
568	if (location.href.indexOf("payments.aspx") != -1) { 
569		$("#ctl00_cph_main_btn_submit").attr('value', 'Agree To Terms and Submit');
570	} 
571	if (location.href.indexOf("homeowners/insurance_quote.aspx") != -1) { 
572		$("h1[itemprop='headline'] ").text("Homeowners Insurance Quote");
573	} 
574	if (location.href.indexOf("employees") != -1) { 
575		$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table a img').css("display", "none"); 
576		$('a[itemprop=url] img').css("display", "inherit"); 
577		$('img[itemprop=image]').css("display", "inherit"); 
578	} 
579	if (location.href.indexOf("/locations/") != -1) { 
580		$('table#tblDirectionSearch td').css("display", "inline-block"); 
581		$('table#tblDirectionSearch tr:first-child').css("display", "none"); 
582		$("#ctl00_cph_main_txtStreet").before("<div class='formFieldText'>Street Address</div><div class='formFieldRequiredTag'>Required</div><span id='ctl00_cph_main_RequiredFieldValidator3' class='formFieldTextWarning' style='color:Red;display:none;'>Address is required.</span>");
583		$("#ctl00_cph_main_txtCity").before("<div class='formFieldText'>City</div><div class='formFieldRequiredTag'>Required</div><span id='ctl00_cph_main_RequiredFieldValidator1' class='formFieldTextWarning' style='color:Red;display:none;'>City is required.</span>");
584		$("#ctl00_cph_main_ddlState").before("<div class='formFieldText'>State</div><div class='formFieldRequiredTag'>Required</div><span id='ctl00_cph_main_Requiredfieldvalidator4' class='formFieldTextWarning' style='color:Red;display:none;'>State is required.</span>");
585	} 
586
587//function declarations 	
588function getTestimonialsContent() {
589	$.ajax({
590		url: '/resources/data/website_data.ashx?r=testimonials',
591		dataType: 'json',
592		success: Testimonials
593	});
594}
595
596function Testimonials(result) {
597	$.each(result, function (i, item) {
598		var trimmedString = item.text.substring(0, 400) + '...';
599		var newDiv = $('<div/>', {
600			html: '"' + trimmedString + '"<br /><br />-' + item.name
601		})
602		.appendTo('#testimonials');
603	});
604
605	$("#testimonials > div:gt(0)").hide();
606	setInterval(function() {
607		$('#testimonials > div:first')
608		.fadeOut(1000)
609		.next()
610		.fadeIn(1000)
611		.end()
612		.appendTo('#testimonials');
613	},  7000);
614}
615});
616var isMobile = false;
617if (/(android|bb\d+|meego).+mobile|avantgo|bada\/|blackberry|blazer|compal|elaine|fennec|hiptop|iemobile|ip(hone|od)|ipad|iris|kindle|Android|Silk|lge |maemo|midp|mmp|netfront|opera m(ob|in)i|palm( os)?|phone|p(ixi|re)\/|plucker|pocket|psp|series(4|6)0|symbian|treo|up\.(browser|link)|vodafone|wap|windows (ce|phone)|xda|xiino/i.test(navigator.userAgent) 
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618substr(0,4))) {
619	isMobile = true;
620	$("a[title*='Call Us']").attr("href","tel:8037984499");
621}
622
623$(window).on("resize", function () {
624	if (window.innerWidth <= 480)
625	{
626		$( '.LBD_CaptchaDiv' ).each(function () {
627			this.style.setProperty( 'width', '215px', 'important' );
628		});
629		$( '#c_payments_ctl00_cph_main_captcha1_CaptchaDiv' ).each(function () {
630			this.style.setProperty( 'width', '215px', 'important' );
631		});
632		$( '.LBD_CaptchaImageDiv' ).each(function () {
633			this.style.setProperty( 'width', '180px', 'important' );
634		});
635		$( '#c_payments_ctl00_cph_main_captcha1_CaptchaImageDiv' ).each(function () {
636			this.style.setProperty( 'width', '180px', 'important' );
637		});
638		if (location.href.indexOf("location") != -1) { 
639			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table').css("float", "none"); 
640		} 
641		if (location.href.indexOf("employees.aspx") != -1) { 
642			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table').css("width", "30%"); 
643			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td').css("display", "inherit"); 
644			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td i').css("display", "none"); 
645			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table').css("float", "left").css("marginBottom", "10px"); 
646			$('img[itemprop=image]').css("padding", "5px 0px"); 
647			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table tr').css("borderBottom", "2px #e6e6e6 solid"); 
648			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table tr').css("borderBottom", "0px"); 
649		} 
650		if (location.href.indexOf("profile") != -1) { 
651			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td').css("display", "inherit"); 
652			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table').css("float", "left");  
653			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table td').css("text-align", "left"); 
654			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td i').css("display", "none"); 
655			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table a img').css("display", "none"); 
656			$('a[itemprop=url] img').css("display", "inherit"); 
657			$('img[itemprop=image]').css("display", "inherit"); 
658			$('#ctl00_cph_main_pnl_profile img').css("display", "inline-block"); 
659		} 
660		if (location.href.indexOf("/contact/") != -1) { 
661			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td').css("display", "inherit"); 
662			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table').css("float", "left"); 
663			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td i').css("display", "none"); 
664			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table a img').css("display", "none"); 
665			$('a[itemprop=url] img').css("display", "inherit"); 
666			$('img[itemprop=image]').css("display", "inherit"); 
667			$('img[itemprop=image] img').css("display", "inherit"); 
668		}                     
669	}
670	if (window.innerWidth > 480)
671	{
672		$( '.LBD_CaptchaDiv' ).each(function () {
673			this.style.setProperty( 'width', '280px', 'important' );
674		});
675		$( '#c_payments_ctl00_cph_main_captcha1_CaptchaDiv' ).each(function () {
676			this.style.setProperty( 'width', '280px', 'important' );
677		});
678		$( '.LBD_CaptchaImageDiv' ).each(function () {
679			this.style.setProperty( 'width', '250px', 'important' );
680		});
681		$( '#c_payments_ctl00_cph_main_captcha1_CaptchaImageDiv' ).each(function () {
682			this.style.setProperty( 'width', '250px', 'important' );
683		});
684		if (location.href.indexOf("location") != -1) { 
685			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table').css("float", "right"); 
686		} 
687		if (location.href.indexOf("employees.aspx") != -1) { 
688			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table').css("width", "95%"); 
689			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td').css("display", "table-cell"); 
690			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td i').css("display", "inline-block"); 
691			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table').css("float", "right").css("marginBottom", "0px"); 
692			$('img[itemprop=image]').css("padding", "0px");
693			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table tr').css("borderBottom", "0px"); 
694		} 
695		if (location.href.indexOf("profile") != -1) { 
696			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td').css("display", "table-cell"); 
697			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table').css("float", "right");  
698			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table td').css("text-align", "right"); 
699			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td i').css("display", "inline-block"); 
700			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table a img').css("display", "inherit"); 
701		} 
702		if (location.href.indexOf("/contact/") != -1) { 
703			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td').css("display", "table-cell"); 
704			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table table').css("float", "right"); 
705			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table td i').css("display", "inline-block"); 
706			$('#ctl00_tdBodyCenter table a img').css("display", "inherit"); 
707		} 
708	}
709}).resize();
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711                        function loadHandler() {
712                            var hf = $get('rssm_Master_TSSM');
713                            if (!hf._RSSM_init) { hf._RSSM_init = true; hf.value = ''; }
714                            hf.value += ';Telerik.Web.UI, Version=2018.3.910.40, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=121fae78165ba3d4:en-US:df8a796a-503f-421d-9d40-9475fc76f21f:ed2942d4:1f65231b:7f7626a2:8e243f83';
715                            Sys.Application.remove_load(loadHandler);
716                        };
717                        Sys.Application.add_load(loadHandler);
718                    })();Sys.Application.add_init(function() {
719    $create(Telerik.Web.UI.RadMenu, {"_childListElementCssClass":null,"_skin":"IWB","clientStateFieldID":"ctl00_rm_upper_ClientState","collapseAnimation":"{\"duration\":450}","enableAutoScroll":true,"enableShadows":true,"expandAnimation":"{\"duration\":450}","itemData":[{"navigateUrl":"/default.aspx","target":"_top"},{"isSeparator":true},{"items":[{"navigateUrl":"/automobile/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/business/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/bond/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/contractors/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/disability/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/flood/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/health/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/homeowners/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/life/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/motorcycle/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/rv/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/renters/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/surety_bond/","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/trucking/","target":"_top"}]},{"isSeparator":true},{"items":[{"items":[{"navigateUrl":"/automobile/get_an_instant_quote_now.aspx","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"https://quotes.xilo.io/affordable-insurance-group/wIX87i","target":"_blank"}],"target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/bond/bond_request.aspx","target":"_top"},{"items":[{"navigateUrl":"/business/commercial_auto_quote.aspx","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/business/general_liability_quote.aspx","target":"_top"}],"target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"https://quickquote.ibqsystems.com/affordable/Contractors/#Location","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/flood/insurance_quote.aspx","target":"_top"},{"target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/health/disability_insurance_quote.aspx","target":"_top"},{"items":[{"navigateUrl":"/homeowners/get_an_instant_home__auto_quote_now.aspx","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/homeowners/get_an_instant_homeowners_quote_now.aspx","target":"_top"}],"target":"_top"},{"items":[{"navigateUrl":"/life/get_an_instant_term_life_quote_now.aspx","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/life/how_much_life_insurance_do_you_need.aspx","target":"_top"}],"target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/motorcycle/insurance_quote.aspx","target":"_top"},{"navigateUrl":"/recreational_vehicle/recreational_insurance_quote_form.as
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736            if (url.indexOf("://") > -1) {
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