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Most Americans don't review their insurance until something goes wrong. Mason McBrise explains the hidden risks of outdated coverage and how to stay ahead of them.
  • Personal Insurance

Annual Insurance Review: Why It Matters and What to Check

Insurance policies are often purchased, renewed, and then left largely unchanged. But your life, property, and financial circumstances rarely stay the same from one year to the next. A home renovation, a new driver, a growing collection, or a change…

  • casey rotary
  • May 7, 2026
Scheduled jewelry coverage may not reflect today's replacement value if appraisals are outdated - Mason-McBride Insurance explains when to update coverage
  • Personal Insurance

How to Update Your Jewelry’s Insured Value

You don’t think about scheduled personal property coverage until you’re standing in a hotel room, turning everything upside down for the third time. The dresser tray. The suitcase. Your jacket pockets. Nothing. The diamond earring — or the Rolex that…

  • casey rotary
  • April 21, 2026
Homeowner reviewing a homeowners insurance declaration page to understand their policy coverage and limits
  • Personal Insurance

Home Insurance Declaration Page: What It Is and How to Read It

Your homeowners insurance declaration page, often called the “dec” page, summarizes the essential information about your insurance coverage. This document is critical because it serves as proof of insurance for mortgage lenders and provides a quick overview of your policy…

  • casey rotary
  • March 11, 2026
A flat-lay of homeowners insurance documents with a subtle Michigan state outline, representing the coverage gap between michigan transfer on death deed transfers and home insurance policy coverage.
  • Personal Insurance

Lady Bird Deed in Michigan: What Happens to Your Home Insurance?

Lady Bird deeds, also known as Enhanced Life Estate Deeds, have become a popular estate planning tool in Michigan because they allow homeowners to transfer property directly to a beneficiary upon death while helping the estate avoid probate. While the…

  • casey rotary
  • March 5, 2026
Personal umbrella insurance policy protecting family assets from liability claims
  • Personal Insurance

Umbrella Insurance: Extra Liability Protection for Michigan Families and Individuals

One of the most common things we hear from clients is, “I thought my home and auto insurance already covered everything.” In many everyday situations, they do. But serious accidents, injuries, and lawsuits can quickly exceed the liability limits included…

  • casey rotary
  • July 4, 2025
As an independent Michigan insurance agency based in Troy, Mason-McBride helps drivers review policy options, coordinate QHC letters, and understand how recent changes affect their auto insurance. Our role is to provide clear information and guidance so you can make informed, confident decisions about your protection.
  • Personal Insurance

Personal Injury Protection & Qualified Health Letters

Michigan’s auto insurance laws changed in 2020, giving drivers more flexibility when selecting Personal Injury Protection (PIP) medical coverage. One key part of this change involves something called Qualified Health Coverage (QHC) — and understanding how it applies to you…

  • casey rotary
  • April 28, 2025
Comparison of home replacement cost and market value for a Michigan house, illustrating insurance considerations for high-value properties
  • Personal Insurance

Replacement Cost vs. Market Value: What Homeowners Should Know

As a homeowner, it’s important to have a clear understanding of how your home insurance policy values your property. Many homeowners are surprised to learn that the amount their home is insured for may not match what they paid for…

  • casey rotary
  • April 7, 2025
Frustrated homeowner reviewing rising insurance costs on a statement
  • Personal Insurance

Understanding Rising Insurance Premiums: Inflation and the Hard Market

Insurance costs have increased steadily over the past several years, and many policyholders are feeling the impact. While inflation is a contributing factor, the broader issue is a prolonged hard market that affects pricing, availability, and underwriting scrutiny across nearly…

  • Karly Smith
  • March 7, 2024
Driver glancing at phone behind the wheel, symbolizing the dangers of distracted driving
  • Personal Insurance

Addicted to Distraction: Understanding the Cost of Using Your Phone While Driving

Driving requires your full attention. Yet despite knowing the risks, many drivers still glance at a text, respond to a notification, or check social media while behind the wheel. That moment of distraction may feel small. The consequences rarely are.…

  • Kathy Randinitis
  • April 11, 2023
Woman with Flood Insurance at home in Michigan
  • Personal Insurance

Do I Need Flood Insurance in Michigan?

In many cases, yes, flood insurance is worth reviewing, even if you’re not in a designated high-risk flood zone. Flooding remains the most common natural disaster in the United States, and Michigan has experienced significant flood events in recent years,…

  • Juliyana Straley
  • January 28, 2022
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