Only a few short weeks after the Skagit River bridge collapse near Mt. Vernon, WA, we are still shocked by the magnitude of this vehicular accident! Can you imagine driving at 60 mph only to see the road in front of…
The independent insurance brokers at McClain Insurance Services are ready to assist local drivers in taking insurance discounts into their own hands, as Progressive Insurance launched its “Snapshot” program in Washington State on Friday, February 15th, 2013. Snapshot is Progressive’s…
Now that marijuana has become legalized for recreational use in Washington State as part of initiative I-502, we wonder: What does this mean for your insurance? After all, whether you are driving under the influence of alcohol or under the influence of…
The Washington State Patrol and Washington State Traffic Safety Commission recently published a press release that is a big compliment to Washington drivers: At 97.5 percent, we top the nation when it comes to seat-belt use! Overall seat belt use…
Insurance is a very personal thing. It is all about protecting what’s important to you: People, items, dreams. When you allow us to quote your insurance, you allow us to learn a lot about you. We appreciate that! And, we…
Every once in a while, we receive a panicked phone call from a client who just received a ticket. The other day, we had a chance to meet with an attorney who specializes in defending people with traffic tickets. He…
How many miles can you go over the speed limit and not get a ticket? According to a recent PEMCO poll, about half of Washington drivers believe that they can get away with going slightly above the cited limit by taking advantage of the “buffer zone”. A…
Whether you are planning on traveling over the hills and through the woods this winter, or just down the highway, please don’t forget to get your car and equipment winter-ready! Snow storms can hit fast – and whether you have a…
Perhaps you have heard about Progressive’s quirky representative “Flo”, who is not only charming and fun, but also makes sure each Progressive customer leaves her virtual store with no less than a pristine Car Insurance policy, at a price that can’t be beat.…
As temperatures drop, you might be ready to put your Classic Car into the safe confines of the garage. But before you park it, be sure to give it one last round of TLC. For a great start in spring, here are 6…
