DIG Insurance & Business Magazine Spring 2019 | Page 26

PERSONAL ASSETS Align Your Life YOUR BUSINESS ASSETS ARE PERFECTLY SECURED. BE SURE YOUR PERSONAL ASSETS GET THE SAME ATTENTION. Y our business is a success because you’re monitoring performance, fine-tuning operations, and cultivating talent. You never take your eyes off the ball. The organization you are building is making a difference—it’s something bigger than just you. Do you treat your personal assets with the same attention? Most entrepreneurs and business owners admit that balance is a struggle. (What is personal time?) But what we’re talking about is personal assets, and unfortunately, many executives and owners are so focused on their businesses that their assets outside the professional arena can be overlooked. THINK VALUE Your business assets are protected, but when was the last time you evaluated coverage for personal assets like real estate, vehicles, technology, watercraft, jewelry, and other items that deserve protection? After analysis, we often find coverage gaps that expose clients to risk— and most are caught off guard. “Really? There’s no coverage for that?” It can be a real “aha” moment when successful executives and business owners discover holes in their personal safety net. Our personal and professional lives do intermingle, and proper protection must span across these areas to pave a path for continued success in the future. What are your personal assets worth? We get to Matt Jones is the Personal Lines Manager at Deeley Insurance Group. He started his career in 2010 working in personal lines and financial services. Matt is a third generation agent, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. He provides leadership, direction, and support to the agents, service and support staff on the Deeley team. He lives in Salisbury with wife Kelly, two sons and two daughters. Matt and Kelly are involved in several organizations that promote the development, growth, and safety of local children. In his free time, he enjoys grilling, golf, running, and competing in triathlons. 410.213.5628 [email protected] 26 the bottom of this with relevant evaluations and walk you through what they mean. We also address improvements/betterments. Did you put an addition on your home—and is this additional square footage accounted for with proper protection? LIFE CHANGES Speaking of improvements and betterments, our lives are always changing. We celebrate birthdays and graduations, welcome new children to our families, and say goodbye to loved ones. Life is dynamic. But what we tend to forget is that as our lives evolve, so does our need for protection. You need an insurance and risk management partner who stands by you during life’s little moments and big milestones, anticipating your needs so you can continue life uninterrupted. Change goes beyond what’s happening in your personal life and includes how the economy and world affect you directly. For example, we experience cost-of-living adjustments and economic ups and downs—recoveries and recessions. Regular evaluations will ensure that your personal assets are properly aligned in our ever- changing environment.