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Fall Car Care Tips

Written on September 22, 2025.

If you live in a colder region of the country, you know the toll that snow and ice can take on your car. In honor of National Car Care Month (October), follow these tips to prepare your car for the winter weather ahead. Install winter tires Winter tires provide better traction,...

How a DUI Affects Insurance

Written on August 13, 2025.

Driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs is deadly and expensive. Yet it continues to happen every day across the United States. Sadly, alcohol-impaired crashes alone claim more than 11,000 lives per year in the U.S., according to the National Highway Traffic Safety...

Stay on Top of Your Tire Pressure This Winter

Written on December 6, 2023.

The weather outside is getting frightful. You’re driving, and then that dreaded orange-yellow exclamation point pops up. Yup, winter is here. Cold weather is notorious for causing drops in tire pressure. This is because the cold temperature causes gas molecules in your tires to move...

Your Back-To-School Insurance Checklist

Written on August 11, 2023.

Summer is starting to wrap up, which means one thing: Back-To-School. You and your kids are probably gearing up for the upcoming school year. Whether your child is in another year of elementary school or if it’s your first time sending your child to college, we’ve got you covered with our...

Personal Lines Claim Stories

Written on March 8, 2022.

Having adequate personal insurance is one of the best ways to protect you, your home, and your car from costly expenses due to unpredictable situations. At Otterstedt, we understand that most individuals highly appreciate the peace of mind personal insurance provides. Here are some...

Tips To Prepare Your Home and Car for The Fall

Written on September 28, 2021.

As you prepare to change your wardrobe from summer swimsuits and sandals to turtleneck sweaters and boots for the fall season, don’t forget your car and home. Fall brings beautiful foliage along with its shorter daylight, light rain, and cooler weather. For this reason, it’s...

Back To School: Tips To Get Your Insurance in Order

Written on July 20, 2021.

Your child just graduated high school and is heading off to college. As a parent, you have a lot on your plate. Helping them pack, preparing to move, ensuring they have everything they need to be successful in college are just a few things you need to consider. But have you thought about...

Vacation Rentals: Don’t Make These 6 Mistakes

Written on June 30, 2021.

The increasing popularity of short and long-term rental properties listed by owners has really blown up the traveling industry, as has renting RVs. Being able to stay in one place when traveling is kind of empowering. But many travelers have made mistakes when it comes to renting...

Is My Child Covered Under My Car Insurance For a Learners Permit

Written on February 16, 2021.

Driving is one of those pivotal moments in a child’s life. One that defines their exit from childhood toward that of being an adult. It’s an exciting time for the teenagers who have earned this privilege and are now permitted behind the wheel of a car. However, for...

How Dash and Security Cameras Can Help Defend You in a Lawsuit

Written on June 26, 2020.

When it comes to personal injury or property damage lawsuits, video recordings may be used in many types of cases, such as vehicle accidents, home thefts, personal injuries, and more. Depending on the location of the video recording device, footage of the incident can go a long way toward...