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Insurance, explained without the jargon.

Articles, checklists, and guides from our team — written for real people, not actuaries.

Interactive tools

Quick calculators to size up your coverage.

Get a ballpark in under a minute — then call us to dial it in.

Life · DIME method

How much life insurance do I need?

A quick estimate using the industry-standard DIME formula — Debt, Income, Mortgage, Education.

Suggested coverage

$1,025,000

Estimate only — actual needs depend on dependents, savings, and existing coverage.

Home · Coverage A

Home replacement cost estimator

A starting estimate for rebuild cost in the Sioux Falls region. Your dwelling limit should be at least this much — not your market value.

Construction quality

Suggested dwelling limit

$330,000 – $379,500

Personal property: typically 50–70% of dwelling.
Loss of use: typically 20% of dwelling.
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Personal · Umbrella

Do I need an umbrella policy?

A 60-second self-check based on your assets and lifestyle risk factors.

Check what applies

Suggested umbrella limit

$1,000,000

Recommended — you have meaningful liability exposure.

Explore umbrella coverage
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