“Why did my insurance premium increase? I haven’t been in an accident, gotten any tickets, or made changes to my policy.” Sound familiar? My friend asked me this last week, and it’s a question insurance agents receive all the time. When the cost of your car insurance goes up at renewal, the increase can feel […]
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 →This critical protection can make all the difference if you're injured by an at-fault, underinsured driver
Did you know that 1 in 5 Washington state drivers do not carry insurance? And another 20-25% have only the state minimum liability limits – just $25,000? In Washington – and in many states – you have a substantial risk of being hit by a driver who doesn’t have adequate insurance. That’s why one of […]
Continue reading →McClain the only Snohomish County agent to receive prestigious industry award
Safeco Insurance has selected Claudia McClain and the team at McClain Insurance Services in Everett for an Award of Excellence. Fewer than 1 percent of insurance agents across the country who sell Safeco Insurance receive this prestigious honor. McClain Insurance is the only agency in Snohomish County to earn the coveted industry award and has […]
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 →Make sure your classic car has the protection it deserves
Around here, we like to say that summer officially starts on July 5. With warmer weather arriving, we know many classic car owners are taking to the roads to show off their hard work. But do you have the right coverage to protect your investment? Three Chevy Bel Air cars at a Michigan car show […]
Continue reading →In honor of Meghan Pembroke’s 1-year anniversary with McClain Insurance, we’re playing “Get to Know the McClain Team.” We hope you enjoy learning more about Meghan, what she loves about communications and our community, and her answers to our lightning-round questions. Tell us a little bit about yourself, your family and where you grew up. […]
Continue reading →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 →In honor of Ann Franklin’s 3-year anniversary with McClain Insurance, we’re playing “Get to Know the McClain Team.” We hope you enjoy learning more about Ann, what she loves about insurance and our community, and her answers to our lightning-round questions. Tell us a little bit about yourself, your family and where you grew up. […]
Continue reading →In honor of Laura Paradis’ 14-year anniversary with McClain Insurance, we’re playing “Get to Know the McClain Team.” We hope you enjoy learning more about Laura, what she loves about insurance and our community, and her answers to our lightning-round questions. Tell us a little bit about yourself, your family and where you grew up. […]
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