On Aug. 22, McClain Insurance Vice President Nick Pembroke set out to complete one of his biggest goals yet: running 100 miles on the Japanese Gulch trails in Mukilteo. Nick celebrates after his run But he didn’t do it just for himself. Nick dedicated his run to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Snohomish County (BBBS), […]
Continue reading →In honor of Caitlin Klosterman’s 6-year anniversary with McClain Insurance, we’re playing “Get to Know an Agent.” We hope you enjoy learning more about Caitlin, what she loves about insurance, and her answers to our lightning-round questions. Tell us about your family, where you grew up and what you were like as a kid. I […]
Continue reading →5 Common Questions about Classic Car Insurance
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 →Community Partner: Everett Animal Shelter
Caring for Animals in Need
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 […]
Continue reading →Do you have enough coverage for your detached structures?
5 questions to ask if you have a she-shed, greenhouse or other detached structure on your property
Detached structures. They are one of the areas that homeowners often overlook when it comes to updating their insurance policies. And it’s something that we’ve seen popping up more often as our clients have been spending a lot of time at home this spring. If you’re like our family, you’ve spent some of your quarantine […]
Continue reading →Community Partners: Cocoon House
Ensuring Food for Our Future during COVID-19
McClain Insurance has had an ongoing partnership with Cocoon House since 2010. Back then, Cocoon House volunteers operated a small eight-bed emergency shelter out of an old home down the street from our office in Everett, Washington. Since then, Cocoon House has expanded its operations to include long term housing, street outreach, and a nationally […]
Continue reading →Protect Yourself From ID Theft During COVID-19
Use our tips to reduce your risk of being caught by identity thieves
In the past month we’ve seen an increase in identity theft, as fraudsters take advantage of challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Use our tips to avoid becoming a victim of ID fraud. As the Everett Herald reported in May, much of the recent ID theft in the Pacific Northwest is tied to false unemployment […]
Continue reading →McClain Insurance Response to COVID-19
Committed to serving you while keeping our "social distance"
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, where our office is located. In his emergency proclamation, Governor Inslee strongly recommended employers should […]
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3 Reasons Why Renters Insurance is More Important than Netflix
Renters insurance protects your stuff, your friends, and your independence
I imagine I am in a similar situation to many millennials. Every month, I pay rent while looking at the Western Washington housing market wondering if home ownership will ever be attainable for me. In trying to save up for future expenses – potentially a pet, wedding, or house – I had to take a […]
Continue reading →Change Your Smoke Alarm Batteries When Springing Forward
You have just 120 seconds to escape a burning home
On Sunday, March 8, it’s time to spring forward and set your clocks ahead one hour to mark the beginning of daylight saving time. It’s also time to change the batteries in your smoke alarms. This reminder is fresh on our minds after McClain Insurance community member Chuck H. wrote to us with the following advice: […]
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