Fall in the Pacific Northwest is beautiful — and stormy. As the leaves drop and the rains return, so do our busiest insurance claim months. Windstorm damage is the #1 claim we see, and it’s also the most costly. Water…
It might be hard to imagine wildfires when our Pacific Northwest spring weather is still a rollercoaster of wind and rain most days. Unfortunately, wildfire season is no longer just a late-summer concern. It’s starting earlier, lasting longer, and impacting…
Former McClain Insurance agent Ashley Abrams shared her water-damage claim story on our blog in 2019. Read on for tips on what to do if you find yourself in a similar situation. Snowmageddon 2019 brought record-breaking snowfall to Western Washington.…
February is Earthquake Awareness Month and we want our clients to be prepared for this very real risk. That’s why we have an in-house earthquake specialist, Dova Smith, on our team. New client Lori Baker-Schena shared her earthquake experience for…
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…
Clients and friends of McClain Insurance, On March 12, many of us heard Governor Jay Inslee’s announcement of community strategies and social distancing plans to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties it hardest by the virus. This includes Snohomish County,…
From Cinema Under the Stars to Mutt Strut, it’s been a fun-filled summer for the McClain Insurance team. Now the back-to-school season is upon us, which often seems to translate into renewed inspiration to prepare, plan, and organize. September is…
Residents of Washington and other earthquake-prone regions worldwide are gearing up to celebrate the GREAT SHAKE OUT on October 17th, 2013. Everybody is encouraged to participate in this international earthquake drill, practicing safety measures such as DROP, COVER and HOLD…
Knowing who to call in case of an emergency – Tips for communication in case of emergency in Washington Today, we’d like to share one of our favorite authors’ tips for quick communication in an emergency. Whether you are struck…
Autumn Greetings! As the weather turns wetter and more blustery by the day here in the Pacific Northwest, our hearts go out to the residents on the East Coast who anticipate Super Storm Sandy (aptly titled the “Frankenstorm” in time for Halloween.)…
