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Cost Saving Ideas Without Cutting Coverage
Wednesday, December 30, 2015
SEATTLE, Wash. -- A new year often means a fresh start. This is the time of year when many of us will review and evaluate where and how we spend money in hopes of finding areas to save. Insurance coverage and insurance...
Tips: Protect Your Home from Winter Weather
Monday, December 21, 2015
Our partners at Mutual of Enumclaw understand the problems extreme winter weather can cause your house. While you snuggle and get warm, your house stays exposed to the elements and even small items can add up to large...
Give Your Budget a Break This Holiday Season
Monday, December 14, 2015
Seattle, Tacoma, Olympia, Sequim – wherever home may be chances are you'll likely breathe a little easier once the holidays are over. That is, until you get your credit card statement. From buying gifts to traveling to...
Fireplace 101: Stay Warm and Safe this Season
Thursday, December 3, 2015
Every year nearly 25,000 home fires start near a fireplace or in a chimney. As temperatures continue to drop this time of year, the desire to sit in front of a roaring fire is hard to resist. To ensure you and your...
Lights Out! Prepping for Power Outages
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
It’s that time of year – time for heavy rain and lots of wind, especially if you live in Washington State.Our friends at Mutual of Enumclaw timed it perfectly with some super simple ways to prepare for this year’s...
Flooding: Every Community Is At Risk
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
When you live in Seattle - you're used to rain, LOTS of rain. Learning to tolerate the down pours outside is one thing but dealing with the damage and destruction all that water can cause your home, your property, or...
Edmonds Scarecrow Festival: Vote for Us!
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Insurance Services Group is participating in the 3rd Annual Scarecrow Festival in Edmonds. The festival, organized by the Edmonds Historical Society, promotes family friendly fun with displays of handmade scarecrows. ...
Three Common Insurance Coverage Gaps
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
We've talked about jewelry coverage and loss of use coverage in previous blog posts but this infographic really helps break down gaps in coverage you might not even know you have. That's where Insurance Services Group...
Storm Season 101: How to Check Your Property for Damage
Monday, October 19, 2015
A freak early-season windstorm ripped through western Washington, downing trees and power lines, leaving thousands of homeowners throughout Seattle, Edmonds, Everett and beyond without power for hours, and in some cases...
We Care About Our Community
Monday, October 12, 2015
At Insurance Services Group we care about our clients and our community. We believe supporting the place we call home is just as important as providing our clients the very best coverage and care - that's why we created...
Cyber Security Shouldn't be Scary
Tuesday, October 6, 2015
Ghosts, goblins, scarecrows, witches - as if this time of year isn't scary enough - add a cyberattack on top and October turns into one frightening month. While we can't protect you from this year's lil' critters, we...
Five Common Myths of Car Insurance
Monday, September 21, 2015
Car insurance can get complicated. Different states have different requirements and that can make things confusing. So, how do you know if you have the right auto insurance in place? With 35-years of industry experience,...
School's Almost in Session - Are You Ready?
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
At Insurance Services, we're not quite sure where the summer went but, if you haven't noticed, it's already time for the new school year! As you prepare to get your kids organized and ready, now is also a good time to...
Thanks for 'Making More Happen' for Edmonds Students in Need!
Tuesday, August 18, 2015
The Safeco Insurance® Make More Happen Contest has ended, and while our Insurance Services Group-Washington Kids in Transition team was not one of the top three vote-getters, we truly appreciate the support of everyone...
Make More Happen for Washington Students in Need
Friday, August 7, 2015
Safeco Insurance® selected Insurance Services Group for a 'Make More Happen' Award based on our volunteer service with Washington Kids in Transition. The award comes with a $3,000 donation from Safeco Insurance for our...
Scheduled Coverage: Replacing the Irreplaceable
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
A diamond engagement ring, your grandmother's crystal, a piece of fine art displayed in your living room - think about the personal items you own that carry special meaning to you and your family. What would happen if...
Protecting Your Home: Are You Underinsured?
Monday, June 1, 2015
Purchasing a home is one of the biggest financial decisions many people will ever make. When it comes to protecting your investment, it's worth spending some extra time to make sure it's properly protected. Too often...
Smooth Sailing: The Ins and Outs of Boat Insurance
Friday, May 15, 2015
Trevor Campbell, president of Insurance Services Group, writes a monthly article for a local magazine. For May's edition of Edmonds Living Local, Trevor dives into boat coverage - what it is, how it works, and why it...
Company Spotlight: Safeco Insurance
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
SEQUIM, Wash. - If you're a consumer looking to protect your most valuable assets - maybe it's your home, your car, a boat, or a motorcycle - protection and price matter but so should access. At Insurance Services...
Umbrellas Protect You from More than Just Rain
Tuesday, April 14, 2015
Trevor Campbell, president of Insurance Services Group, writes a monthly article for a local magazine. For April's edition of Edmonds Living Local, Trevor dives into umbrella coverage - what it is, how it works, and why...
Should You Be Worried About Your Appliance Hoses?
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
There's a ticking time bomb in your house right now, waiting to strike when you least expect it. In fact, there might even be more than one. And each can cause thousands and thousands of dollars in damage. We here at...
A Healthy Home Is A Happy Home
Monday, March 23, 2015
The first day of spring is officially here and you know what that means - CLEANING. While you're thinking about tidying up things around the house, we're thinking about the home's structure. By now, you've set your...
Shocked: Understanding Earthquake Insurance
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Recently, Trevor Campbell, president of Insurance Services Group, published an article in a local magazine discussing earthquake insurance - what it is, how it works, and why it matters. Then we realized this is a topic...
Borrowing a Car? Make Sure You're Covered
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Have you ever driven a friend's car or loaned your car to a family member? How do you know you're covered if something happens when you're NOT the one behind the wheel? Below is some helpful information every driver...
Life Insurance is Love Insurance
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Valentine's Day is fast approaching and you can bet flower shops, candy stores, and jewelry businesses are anxiously waiting for your call. Here's an interesting tidbit - In 2013, jewelry stores in the U.S. sold an...
The '411' On Umbrella Coverage
Monday, February 2, 2015
Umbrellas are handy for a lot more than protecting you from the rain. During a recent visit with our Safeco specialty underwriter we started talking about umbrella coverage. And it got us thinking - Do our clients know...
New Protection for Homeowners
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
With the New Year comes a new product every homeowner should know about - especially if you want to avoid costly repairs in the future. Insurance Services recently partnered with National Water Company to offer exterior...
New Year, New Agency...
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
Welcome to a New Year! It's always exciting to think about the future, the things you want to change, ways you want to improve, and it's no different with our team. We talk a lot about our goals for the future based...