Surviving a fire in your home
Surviving a fire in your home
Every year about 358,500 fires occur in homes. Of those, 50 percent start in the kitchen, 7 percent in the bedroom, 6 percent are chimney fires, 4 percent start in the living room, and …
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Antique and Classic Cars
Insurance coverage for your antique or classic car requires special attention. These cars travel few miles yet can be a big investment. If you’re the proud owner of a vintage vehicle, give us a call for specific coverage to:
Guarantees…Are you covered if the big one happens?
Based on data collected by U.S. Geological Survey, Washington state sustained 60 earthquakes with 3+ magnitude from 2010-2015. While Oregon had 95 earthquakes during that time.** Do you have earthquake coverage? It only takes a few moments to begin protection.…
Has FEMA remapped your home for flood risk? Find out.
FEMA has been busy remapping flood zones to align with potential risk of flooding. To find out if your home or business is in a flood zone go to, https://msc.fema.gov/portal/home.
Give us a call for help mapping your flood zone, …
Do you Uber?
Insurance coverage is complicated for people who work with companies like Uber to transport people for money.
When your rideshare app is off, you are covered by your personal car insuranceWhen your app is on and you are matched with…Earthquake insurance: What you need to know
Here in Washington State we are at the second highest risk of earthquake in the country – California is first. Knowing about this danger, we can prepare to survive an earthquake by storing food, water, and other necessities. To resume …
Prevent Frozen Water Pipes
To prepare your pipes for fall and winter, unhook any attached hoses from outdoor taps and drain any remaining water from the hose. To prevent frozen taps, cover them with a Styrofoam connector that you can purchase from a hardware …
Distracted Driving in Washington will cost you
$136 Ticket for Driving While Using Handheld Cell Phones
Since July 23, 2017 you can be pulled over by a police officer just for using a handheld device. The first ticket will cost at least $136. A second ticket within …
Boating Fun includes Education Cards and Licenses
The Pacific Northwest offers countless opportunities to enjoy watercraft on beautiful lakes, rivers, and saltwater. To help keep you safe on the water, Washington State requires Boater Education cards if you are 12 years or older and plan to operate …
Protecting Your Income
You wouldn’t head out for a long bike ride without your helmet or for a kayak trip without your life vest. Take your precautions a step further with disability insurance that protects your income in case an injury or illness …