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We answer your "what-ifs" about car insurance
We love answering insurance questions! Helping our clients understand their risks and insurance options is one of our favorite parts of our jobs. We frequently get questions about the ins and outs of auto insurance. Here are 6 auto-related questions we’ve received recently: What should I do if someone hits my car and I’m not […]
Continue reading →Western Washington windstorms can pack a powerful punch, causing power outages and damage to homes and cars. And they often lead to a question we hear frequently in our agency: Is windstorm damage covered on a standard homeowner’s policy? The quick answer is: Yes. Windstorm is a covered peril on a standard homeowner’s insurance policy. […]
Continue reading →You might be surprised to learn that water damage is one of the most common – and costly – homeowners claims. In fact, it’s the homeowners claim we get called about the most in our office. Nationwide, water damage claims are second only to wind and hail damage. And while you might experience hail or […]
Continue reading →In honor of Nick Pembroke’s 20-year anniversary with McClain Insurance, we’re playing “Get to Know the McClain Team.” We hope you enjoy learning more about Nick, what he loves about our community, and his answers to our lightning-round questions. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family. My early years were in Everett. […]
Continue reading →Two-dollar bill Thanksgiving tradition makes an impact
This Thanksgiving we brought back a favorite McClain tradition: the $2 bill, packaged in a beautiful card featuring an illustration by local artist Elizabeth Person. Our Thanksgiving cards featuring an illustration by local artist Elizabeth Person We asked you to let us know what you did with your $2 and you delivered! Because of you, […]
Continue reading →More than 6 months of Wednesday night dinners from local restaurants
Wednesday, Dec. 30, marks 31 weeks of Food for Our Future, the McClain Insurance Services initiative to help provide food for teens living at Cocoon House during the pandemic. Every week since the beginning of June the McClain team and their partners have purchased and delivered a Wednesday night dinner from a local restaurant to […]
Continue reading →Preventing frozen pipes is easier – and cheaper – than fixing the damage they cause
Winter weather conditions can cause a homeowner’s worst nightmare — frozen pipes! When water freezes, it expands by about 9%. This causes increased pressure in your home’s pipes, which can lead to pipes cracking or bursting. A 1/8-inch crack in a pipe can spew up to 250 gallons of water a day, causing significant damage. Does homeowners insurance cover frozen pipes? […]
Continue reading →In honor of Kim Matthews’ 3-year anniversary with McClain Insurance, we’re playing “Get to Know the McClain Team.” We hope you enjoy learning more about Kim, what she loves about our community, and her answers to our lightning-round questions. Tell us a little bit about you and your family. I grew up in Kirkland, just […]
Continue reading →As coronavirus continues to impact our community, there are a lot of unknowns and uncertainties. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, fearful, and discouraged. We want you to know you’re not alone. The entire McClain Insurance team is here for you and thinking about you during this difficult time. Over the past 43 years in business, […]
Continue reading →In honor of Mary Fisher’s 11-year anniversary with McClain Insurance, we’re playing “Get to Know the McClain Team.” We hope you enjoy learning more about Mary, what she loves about our community, and her answers to our lightning-round questions. Tell us about your family, where you grew up and what you were like as a […]
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