Tanya Rote Farmers Insurance Agent

Turning the page on 2023 may mean your home insurance is about to renew. That’s a good time to do a quick coverage review and make sure you’re getting all of your discounts. I can help.

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.

Mom and Pops. Corner stores. Twee boutiques. Small businesses make our communities hum. Today’s the day to celebrate — and shop — local. It’s Small Business Saturday.

Keep your business fresh as a daisy. If a power outage or busted refrigeration system (or other mechanical breakdown) could spoil your inventory, we offer coverage that can help you get up and running again. Call me to learn more.

Don’t let one bad apple spoil your business. A Farmers business policy can help you recover from employee theft and other losses caused by a dishonest worker. Call me to learn more.

Does your business have an iconic, instantly-recognizable sign out front? You can cover outdoor signs with a business insurance policy. Call me to learn more about this and other coverage to help you keep your business up and running.

If windows are the eyes into the soul of a brick-and-mortar shop, a broken window — think: vandalism, a break-in or storm — could be a black eye for your business. Call me to learn more about tenants exterior glass coverage in a Farmers business policy.

Ahhh, autumn leaves. They blaze, they amaze. And then they fall and gum up your gutters, just in time for the rain and snow. Cleaning clogged gutters now can help prevent damage to your roof and home this season.

Dropoffs, pickups, rides to practice — back to school means more driving, more traffic and more kids in crosswalks. It’s a good time to pay special attention when driving near schools, bus stops and intersections with crossing guards.

Let’s talk about plumbing. Specifically: the pipes, drains, septic system or sump pump that help you keep your business clean and comfortable for customers. Adding coverage specific to sewer and drains to a business policy could help spare you a financial mess. Call me to learn more.

Word of the Day: bailee — a person or business given temporary custody of someone else’s property.
Whether you’re in the business of cleaning, repairing, transporting or storing items, customers leave important belongings in your care. What happens if a storm, vandalism or other loss impacts their property? Let’s talk about bailee property coverage for your business.

Do you live or drive near a school zone? Keep an eye out for kids crossing streets and parents making oddball U-turns and harried parking moves at pick-up and drop-off times.