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Aug 8

Standard Insurance Celebrates Four Generations

Standard Insurance has provided coverage, risk management and claims assistance to individuals, families and businesses in time of need...

Jan 4

Insurance Premiums Reflect Effects of Inflation and Other Industry Factors

Over the past few years, record inflation has impacted almost every corner of the economy. While the overwhelming media coverage...

Dec 19, 2022

How Inflation Is Affecting Insurance Rates

With record inflation impacting almost every corner of the economy, it's no surprise that the insurance industry must...

Dec 6, 2021

Older homes: Hidden gems, or hidden pitfalls?

A careful look before you buy can keep your love affair with an older home intact. Let’s explore some items to keep in mind when purchasing

Aug 17, 2021

U.S. Is Vulnerable Enough to Hurricanes. We Don’t Need Another Storm From an Insurance Tax.

Insurance Journal - Kevin McCarty As a longtime Florida resident, I have witnessed the destructive power of hurricanes on the lives and...

Jul 15, 2021

Contractors caught in post-COVID volatility

Cincinnati Insurance - Nick Wright Whether you are a homeowner building a deck or a commercial contractor building multimillion-dollar...

Jun 11, 2021

United Way Tar River Region Presents Standard Insurance with a Silver Award

The mission of United Way Tar River Region is to "unite people and resources to build a stronger community." It is our joy to partner...

Jun 4, 2021

The Three Little Pigs and the price of a stick house

Growing up, I loved reading the tale of “The Three Little Pigs,” never thinking much of how the story – credited to James Halliwell-Phillipp

Feb 15, 2021

Reviewing Your Homeowners' Insurance NOW is Critical

COVID-19 has changed home values significantly. In some cities, home prices have increased 25%-40%. Home building prices like lumber have...

Jan 15, 2021

Nick Graham Led Standard's Sales Force in New Business Insurance Sales in 2020

Standard Insurance is pleased to announce that Nick Graham led the agency’s sales force in new business insurance sales in 2020. Nick...

Aug 4, 2020

The unique advantage of independent agents in a pandemic

by Bethan Moorcraft Insurance Business America Independent insurance agents have a unique tool in their toolkit when it comes to helping...

Jun 10, 2020

Three-Year Policy: Offer Security, Stability and Exclusivity

"...Cincinnati Insurance offers a unique 3-year policy. This gives business clients stabilization and budgetary control...."

Jun 2, 2020

Home’s value, replacement cost not interchangeable

When shopping for homeowner insurance, you may hear the terms “market value” and “replacement cost” multiple times.

Apr 29, 2020

Do you have adequate homeowner insurance coverage?

When you think of purchasing insurance, you may feel the most important factor is how much money you can save. We are all inundated with...

Jan 23, 2020

Countdown to Real ID: Plan ahead to avoid a wait

For those of you who love to travel but hate to wait in long lines, be aware the deadline is less than a year away to obtain an updated...

Oct 18, 2019

Chubb: 2019's ransomware attacks already outpacing 2018

Cyberattacks – specifically of the ransomware kind – have become more frequent, and the attackers more aggressive, says a new report by...

Jun 17, 2019

When a tree falls, who is responsible?

Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo__ESH9wWw #Homeowners

May 16, 2019

What to do when buying a new or used car

Congratulations on your new car! Purchasing a new vehicle is exciting, and insurance isn’t normally the first thing on your mind. When...

May 13, 2019

Don’t Count on Home Insurance to Cover Cost of Rebuilding: Viewpoint

Own a home? No doubt you’ve insured it. Very sensible of you. But if that home were, say, burned to the ground, then your insurance...

Mar 26, 2019

Commercial Property Lessor Best Practices

Owning commercial real estate can be a profitable and rewarding investment, if it is managed and insured properly. The below...