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McElhinny Insurance Agency Featured in PITTSBURGH Magazine

Timothy McElhinny and the McElhinny Insurance Agency LLC are featured in the June 2010 issue of PITTSBURGH MAGAZINE.  The article is titled "Meet Your Pittsburgh 2010 FIVE STAR Home/Auto Insurance Professionals"  The list is compiled by Crescendo business Services.  They surveyed home owners and other industry experts to find Home/Auto Insurance Professionals in the Pittsburgh area who scored highest in overall satisfaction.  Check it out on...

What Medicare Won't Do For You

Let’s Talk INSURANCE Presented by Timothy C. McElhinny, CIC, LUTCF, Partner, McElhinny Insurance 5624 Brownsville Road • Pittsburgh, PA 15236   412-650-5700 Email: tim@mcelhinny.com Web Address: mcelhinny.com   WHAT MEDICARE WON’T DO FOR YOU The government-provided health insurance policy known as Medicare gives Americans over 65 a certain level of coverage, but it certainly does not cover all costs. For instance, Medicare does not provide...

DANGEROUS TALK! Cell Phone Useage While Driving

Let’s Talk INSURANCE Presented by Timothy C. McElhinny, CIC, LUTCF, Partner, McElhinny Insurance DANGEROUS TALK The latest study concerning the effects of mobile phone use on drivers shows that talking on the phone is more distracting than even the most talkative passenger. Whether a driver uses a hand-held phone or a hands-free device, talking on a phone can make driving dangerous, causing drivers to follow...

WATCHING OUT FOR THE OTHER GUY.

It is not enough to mind your own p’s and q’s when it comes to auto safety and insurance; you also have to keep an eye out for other drivers, particularly when it comes to those who shirk their responsibilities. The fact is that the downturn in the economy has left many vehicle owners either without the means to purchase adequate auto insurance coverage or...

10 Car Care Tips

Ten Car Care Tips Consistent car care is the health insurance for your car. To help keep your car on the road and running in top condition, review these 10 maintenance tips: Review your owner’s manual, which explains how the car works. The manual is the first step to becoming a maintenance savvy car owner. Change the motor oil and filter regularly. Engine oil is...