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Practical guides, downloadable checklists, carrier reviews, and tools to help Minnesota families and businesses make smarter insurance decisions.

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Insurance Insights

Practical articles on home, auto, and business insurance for Minnesota families — written by our agents, not a content mill.

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Umbrella Coverage Calculator

See your real financial exposure under Minnesota law — assets, wage garnishment, bankruptcy exemptions — and the umbrella amount that closes the gap.

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Licensed States Map

Options Insurance is licensed in 12 states. See our full coverage footprint on an interactive map — useful if you’re relocating or operate across state lines.

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Coverage Checklists

40 free checklists — one for every coverage type. Personal, recreational, property, and business. Download before your next quote or renewal.

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Home Inventory Template

Document your belongings room by room before you ever need to file a claim. Available as an interactive online tool or a printable PDF.

📰 Guide

MN Homeowners Insurance Guide

What a standard policy covers, the five gaps most MN homeowners have, ice dams, burst pipes, sump pumps, percentage deductibles, and what to look for when comparing quotes.

📰 Guide

Small Business Insurance 101

Do you have the right coverage? GL vs. BOP, professional liability, workers comp, auto gaps, and commercial umbrella — explained for Minnesota business owners.

📰 Guide

Starting a Business in Minnesota

Leaving a corporate job to go out on your own? Entity formation, EIN, tax structure, state registrations including the new Paid Leave program, and insurance — plus sections for trades, professional services, and licensed professions. Includes a printable checklist.

🔍 Reviews

Carrier Reviews

Honest reviews of the carriers we work with — AM Best ratings, J.D. Power scores, what they do well, and who they're the right fit for.

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Can't find what you're looking for? Our agents are happy to answer coverage questions, review your current policy, or just help you think through your options.

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Last updated: July 21, 2026