Associated Insurance Services

This Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who have served or are serving in our nation's military. Whether at home or abroad, in times of peace or conflict, their contributions are invaluable. Their bravery and sacrifices for our freedoms are appreciated. To all the veterans in our network, thank you for your service. ??

Halloween should be buckets of ??TREATs, but the holiday can be a little TRICKy. Here are some safety tips to ensure a safe night for everyone! ??Check the forecast: Adjust costumes for the weather, ensuring they fit well and allow for good visibility. ??Safety first on the streets: Hold hands with young children and follow traffic rules. Stay extra vigilant if you're driving! ??Be seen: Wear reflective clothing, carry a flashlight, or use your phone’s light at night to ensure you’re visible to drivers. ??Watch for bully behavior: Costumes and masks can sometimes embolden older kids. Keep an eye out for any behavior that could intimidate or make others feel unsafe. We hope you have a wonderful, safe Halloween! ??

Check out BOSS Bonds Insurance Agency article that explains 6 essential surety bonds for contractors—license, bid, payment and performance, maintenance, subdivision, and supply bonds—that highlights their role in helping agencies like ours in securing compliance, safeguarding payments, ensuring quality, and supporting our contractors in securing contracts. Our goal is to make bonding a smooth, value-added service that aligns with contractors’ business goals. #contractorsuretybonds #suretybonds #contractorinsurance #riskmanagement #propertyandcasualty #licensebonds #bidbonds #paymentbonds #performancebonds #maintenancebonds #subdivisionbonds #supplybonds #contractorservices #crossselling #businessinsurance #constructionbonds #surety https://lnkd.in/g9-pyZFd

?? Party season is upon us! Planning a holiday bash? ?? Get event insurance and party like a pro. ??? Nothing says "Happy Holidays" like peace of mind. ?? Click here to quote, pay, send proof to your venue, and receive your event insurance policy entirely online: https://lnkd.in/eVQBJkUw #HolidayParty #ChristmasParty #NewYearsParty #Wedding #EventInsurance #PeaceOfMind #PartySmart

As we transition into fall, deer are more active, especially during dawn and dusk. With that in mind, it’s important to be extra vigilant on the roads. Here are some tips to keep you safe: 1?? Drive slowly, and stay alert. Reduce your speed, especially in rural and wooded areas. 2?? Always scan the shoulders for deer. At night, watch for the reflection of deer eyes in your headlights. 3?? If driving at dawn or dusk, use your high beams when appropriate to increase visibility. 4?? It may be tempting, but try to avoid swerving. If a deer appears, it's much safer to immediately brake and hit the deer than to swerve and risk a more serious accident. 5?? Keep an eye out for more deer. Where there’s one, there are usually more. If you have an incident with a deer and need guidance on filing a claim, we are always here to help. Stay safe and drive carefully this season. ??

We're a little old school. ?? We don't have phone trees or automated emails. We don't buy lead lists or sell marketing data. You might say we're behind the times, but sticking to the customer service fundamentals is working for us, so we're gonna keep at it. ?? One downside to this approach is we don't have a system for asking for Google reviews, and we could really use them. If you could take 10 seconds to drop ????? or a comment into Google for us, we could quadruple our reviews, which would significantly improve our online credibility and reach. ?? ?? Please leave a review now, before scrolling by! ?? We would be so grateful! https://lnkd.in/g3H_RW7B #LeaveAReview #CustomerFeedback #GoogleReviews #ShareYourExperience #SupportLocal #HelpUsImprove #ReviewRequest #RateUs #ReviewUs #YourFeedbackMatters #SmallBusinessLove

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by Hurricane Helene, and our gratitude and respect go out to all of the emergency workers who will help in the aftermath. ?? Major weather events like this are one of the reasons insurance exists, and now is the time for agents and insurers to really show up for their clients. Though we don't get hurricanes here in the Northwest, everyone can benefit from being prepared for an emergency. There are many great resources on preparedness, and here's a good place to start: https://www.ready.gov/

To bring hope to our friends who are battling #ALS and others in the community, and to spread awareness of the urgency to find treatments and a cure, our community service team, Associated Cares, is participating in the Walk to Defeat ALS on Saturday, October 5, 2024. You are invited to join us! ?? ??♂? ??♀? We would love your support, whether by joining our team and walking alongside us, or donating to help us meet our fundraising goal. Every dollar raised has a direct impact on people living with ALS and their families at a local level, and moves us closer to a cure. Together we can make a difference. Your support in any way is greatly appreciated! ?? https://lnkd.in/gj2StqMJ

Congratulations go out today to Jordan Schram for earning her Trusted Risk Advisor certification from Beyond Insurance! Scott Addis, CPCU, CRA, Founder of the Beyond Insurance Global Network, said, “Ms. Schram is positioning herself to effectively deliver risk management solutions to her clients. This certification is reserved for seasoned and successful agents and brokers who are taking their game to the next level...to reap rewards that only credibility, trust and enhance perception can bring.” Read the press release at: https://lnkd.in/gQdDcXbp

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. If you or someone you know is struggling, call or text 988 for support, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. #SuicidePreventionMonth