We are pleased to highlight the Everett Animal Shelter, one of our wonderful local nonprofit partners! McClain Insurance has been a proud sponsor of the shelter since 2017. And as a team full of animal lovers, this organization holds a very special place in our hearts. McClain Insurance Pets Altogether, our team currently has six […]

Q: What if I get pulled over while using my cell phone? A: You’ll receive an E-DUI ticket, which can impact your insurance premium.  Washington’s Driving Under the Influence of Electronics (E-DUI) law went into effect on July 23, 2017, making it illegal for Washington drivers to use hand-held electronic devices while driving. This includes all cell […]

Nick Pembroke Earns Safeco Outstanding Agent Recognition (S.O.A.R.) Award McClain Insurance Vice President Nick Pembroke received the Safeco Insurance Outstanding Agent Recognition (S.O.A.R.) Award for 2018. The S.O.A.R Award acknowledges Nick’s diligence, integrity, and passion for excellence. “We feel honored that once again, Safeco recognized Nick’s commitment to providing expert guidance to our clients, his […]

  Snowmageddon 2019 brought record-breaking snowfall to Western Washington. It also brought an ice dam to my roof, causing serious water damage to the first and second stories of my home Snohomish. Yes — insurance agents have claims, too. Here are my honest thoughts on my claims process:   Take Preventative Steps Now According to […]

Happy New Year! If you’re like us, you’re writing resolutions and penciling out your budget for the coming year. January is a natural time to re-evaluate your insurance coverage. Here are our top five insurance hacks for maximizing the value of your family’s insurance plan in 2019: Take our five-minute insurance checkup. Chances are, your life […]

Agent Nick Pembroke, CIC, was named vice president and shareholder of McClain Insurance. “Nick has the heart of a teacher and is a true servant leader,” says Claudia McClain, president and founder of McClain Insurance. “I look forward to continuing to work alongside this outstanding professional as we strive to continue our tradition of service […]

Seattle may receive 150 days of rain each year, but as insurance agents we know umbrellas aren’t just for wet weather. Umbrellas may be the most important part of your insurance protection plan. Umbrella insurance is a personal liability policy that protects you above and beyond the limits on your home, car, and other personal insurance […]

“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 […]

Our March Community Champion, Shannon Anderson, is one in a million. She and her husband have been foster parents to 33 kids over the last nine years. Their experiences as foster parents inspired them to collect gently used bikes, then repair and gift them to foster kids throughout Snohomish County. “We know how difficult it […]