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Introducing Benchmarq Insurance: New Name, Same Trusted Team After almost 15 years as the Dan Cheek Allstate Agency, we’re excited to share that we’re moving forward with a refreshed personal brand: Benchmarq Insurance. Why the name change? Over the years, our agency has continued to grow. We wanted a name that reflects the level of care, professionalism, and commitment we bring to every interaction, and our scope across Arkansas and the surrounding states we serve. Benchmarq

You probably don’t think much about your dryer beyond the convenience it provides. Load the clothes, press a button, and about an hour later you have warm, fluffy laundry. But behind that cycle is a hidden fire hazard many homeowners don't realize exists: the dryer exhaust vent.

Why replacement cost and not market value is the basis for your home insurance policy.

Roof claims are one of the most common, and most stressful, parts of home insurance. They’re also an area where small wording differences in a policy can create very large financial consequences after a storm.

How to Prevent Winter Claims and Protect Your Home from Freezing Temperatures At Benchmarq Insurance, we care about helping you protect what matters most. As temperatures drop, frozen pipes and water damage become a common winter claim, and many of those losses can be prevented with simple preparation. When water freezes it expands, which increases pressure inside pipes, especially in unheated or poorly insulated areas. A burst pipe can cause major damage that may not be imme

Updated 12-23-25 When it comes to protecting your home, home insurance is often treated as a checkbox: something required to get a mortgage approved and then quickly forgotten. As an insurance agent, I see this mindset all the time. The policy gets issued, the loan closes, and no one looks at it again until it's time to renew. But the importance of home insurance  goes far beyond satisfying a lender. Home insurance is about protecting you, your family, and everything you’ve w

When you rent a home or an apartment, you might think that your landlord's insurance covers everything. However, that is not the case. While your landlord's policy protects the building itself, it does not cover your personal belongings. This is where renters insurance comes into play. Renters insurance is a type of insurance that protects your personal property against loss or damage. It also provides liability coverage in case someone is injured in your rented space. In thi

Top Benefits of Choosing a Local, Agent-Run Insurance Agency When it comes to protecting your home, vehicles, family, or business, you have options. Online insurance companies promise lightning-fast quotes and rock-bottom prices, and national call centers offer 1-800 customer service hours. But when something actually happens—when you have questions, experience a claim, or need guidance you can trust—there’s nothing quite like having a local  insurance agency in your corner.