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The answers to insurance questions you've always meant to ask. Local guides to Northwest Arkansas. Updates and information on the insurance industry.


A Parent's Guide to Insurance Milestones: FAQs From Birth to Moving Out
One day you're figuring out how to buckle a newborn into a car seat, and before you know it, you're helping your college student compare apartment options and asking if they remembered to lock their car. Along the way, your insurance needs change, too. Lucky for you, we're giving you an instruction manual for what parents should know about insurance.
Here are some of the most common insurance questions parents ask as their children grow and what you should know at each stage.


How to Insure Your Mountain Bike in Northwest Arkansas
Whether you're riding after work, training for an event, or spending weekends exploring new trails, your mountain bike is more than just a hobby. For many riders, it's a significant investment.
The question is: if your bike is stolen, damaged in a crash, or involved in an accident, would you be able to replace it?


Does My Auto Insurance Cover Delivery Driving in Arkansas?
If you've started using your vehicle to earn extra income, you're not alone. Many drivers are supplementing their incomes through the Gig Economy - delivering groceries, food, packages, prescriptions, and other goods through platforms such as Walmart Spark, DoorDash, Instacart, Shipt, Roadie, Amazon Flex, and other delivery services.
However, when it comes to insurance, many drivers don't realize that using a personal vehicle for business purposes can affect how insurance co

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Your Guide to Arkansas State Parks Near Northwest Arkansas
Whether you’re planning a Saturday afternoon outdoors or a family camping trip, here’s a local guide to Arkansas State Parks arranged from closest to furthest from
Northwest Arkansas. And because we're your local insurance guides, we've included coverage considerations for high-value mountain bikes and outdoor gear, ATVs, and recreational vehicles. Let's get going!

Sarah Bennett
May 2813 min read


Best Lakes Near Bentonville, Arkansas (Within 1 Hour) + Boating Laws & Safety Guide
Here at Benchmarq Insurance, we love a summer lake day as much as you do. So, enjoy our local guide to lakes within driving distance of Northwest Arkansas. Also, learn about boating laws in Arkansas and insurance tips for this summer.

Sarah Bennett
Apr 307 min read


Spring Hazards in Arkansas: How to Prepare (and Avoid Claims)
Spring Hazards in Arkansas: How to Prepare (and Avoid Claims) Spring in Arkansas is a gorgeous time. The trees start budding, the trails fill up again, and weekends quickly shift from indoors to outside. Around Northwest Arkansas, that might look like afternoons at the park, bike rides on the Greenway, or finally tackling that growing list of home projects. But alongside all that fresh energy, spring also brings a predictable wave of insurance claims. This isn't because peopl

Sarah Bennett
Apr 23 min read


Spring Break Safety Tips for Your Home and Vehicle
Whether you’re hitting the trails, taking a road trip, or just enjoying a quieter week at home, Spring Break is a great time to reset.
It’s also a time when we tend to see more insurance claims, and most of them are avoidable.

Sarah Bennett
Mar 192 min read


Everything New Residents Should Know About Being Insured in Arkansas
Auto Insurance in Arkansas Home Insurance in Arkansas Renters Insurance in Arkansas Understanding Local Risks FAQs for New Arkansas Residents If you’re new to Northwest Arkansas, or to the Natural State in general, welcome. You picked a great place to land. Maybe you came for a job with Walmart, Tyson, J.B. Hunt, or one of our region’s fast-growing startups. Maybe it was the trails, the schools, or the idea of living somewhere that feels both energetic and neighborly. Around

Sarah Bennett
Jan 295 min read
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