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


How to Protect Your Home and Car from Summer Heat in Arkansas
Arkansas summers can lead to preventable home and auto insurance claims due to heat, hail, wind, and heavy rain. Regular HVAC maintenance, roof inspections, tree trimming, tire checks, and an annual insurance review can help protect your property and reduce the risk of costly damage.


Hidden Fire Hazard: Is Your Dryer Vent Putting Your Home at Risk?
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.


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 Protect Your Home and Car from Summer Heat in Arkansas
Arkansas summers can lead to preventable home and auto insurance claims due to heat, hail, wind, and heavy rain. Regular HVAC maintenance, roof inspections, tree trimming, tire checks, and an annual insurance review can help protect your property and reduce the risk of costly damage.

Sarah Bennett
4 days ago6 min read


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?

Sarah Bennett
Jun 43 min read


When Should You Get an Insurance Review in Arkansas?
Here's the short answer: If it’s been more than a year since someone reviewed your insurance, there’s a good chance it’s time.
At Benchmarq Insurance, we talk to people across Northwest Arkansas every week who are surprised to learn their coverage no longer fits their life, or that they may be paying more than they need to. Insurance rates shift constantly, life changes happen, and policies that made sense three years ago may not make sense today.

Dan Cheek
May 187 min read


Understanding the Importance of Home Insurance Coverage
The benefits of home insurance aren’t always obvious until you need them. Storms, fires, theft, and liability claims don’t announce themselves ahead of time. When they happen, the right coverage can protect not only your home, but your finances and peace of mind.

Sarah Bennett
Sep 8, 20253 min read
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