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Happy New Year from The Showalter Insurance Agency!

Gather round and celebrate the season, with best wishes from Farmers.

Holiday travelers — don’t forget to pack an umbrella (as in, the insurance policy). It’s there to help if you run into trouble and the costs exceed the liability limits of your primary insurance policies. Call me.

Shopping online can make the holidays a breeze (think of all the cookies you can bake with that extra free time). Be sure to keep your identity and financial information safe. Check every website’s URL for the “s” in “https” before sharing your data online. That means it’s encrypted as it travels the web.

You know you’re supposed to. You hear it all the time. But do you *always* buckle your seatbelt? Even for those quick errands just down the road? Nevermind the “click it or ticket” slogan. It could save your life.

You don’t have to spend a lot to stay warm this winter. Caulking, weather stripping and door draft guards are inexpensive DIY fixes to help keep drafts out and heat in – and save energy. Got single-pane windows? Storm windows or plastic film provide easy insulation.

Has your heating and cooling system ever broken down? Have you experienced a phone or security system meltdown? When critical equipment breaks down, you know that means your business can, too. Let’s talk about coverage that can help you repair or replace equipment damaged by a power surge, storm and other incidents.

Cash flow is important to keep your business running, but what happens if you’re shut down by a storm, vandalism or other loss? Ask me about how business income coverage could help you save the day.

In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate Hispanic and Latino Americans for their many contributions to our nation’s history and culture.

We may associate Labor Day with the unofficial end of summer (sigh), but the holiday stems from the late nineteenth century labor union movement and their efforts to honor American workers. The first celebration took place in New York City in 1882.

Most businesses protect against the loss of their important assets, such as automobiles, buildings and equipment. However, many businesses often overlook their most important asset: their key employees.

Question for new homeowners: is life insurance on your move in checklist? Let’s set up time to discuss how getting life insurance may be useful for homeowners.