The art of the bundle - should you do it?

Should you bundle your home and auto insurance with the same carrier?  If the answer is yes, what are the benefits?  Are there any downsides? Many Texas & Louisiana insurance companies offer incentives or discounts to “bundle” your home and auto and trust them with both products. Aside ...

Will my auto policy cover the trailer I'm pulling?

It may seem that a trailer is an extension of your vehicle and should be covered by your auto policy but is it?? If you use a trailer to haul your motorcycle, ATV or anything else, make sure you're protected with a cargo trailer insurance policy. You will likely need ...

Extended Transportation Expenses Coverage and Rental Reimbursement Insurance Coverage

What Is Extended Transportation Expenses Coverage? 

Extended transportation expenses coverage – sometimes referred to as rental reimbursement coverage – is an optional coverage that can pay for a rental car, other forms of transportation or other transportation expenses if your car is damaged in a covered accident. This coverage ...

Texas & Louisiana Home Insurance - Replacement cost vs. ACV (actual cash value). Is your roof covered?

When Texas & Louisiana homeowners are choosing insurance for their home, there are factors to consider that will affect how much is covered and how much the policy costs. One of the big decisions to make is whether your policy covers damages based on ACV – actual cash value or ...

Are you a contractor in Texas? ...Do you have the right insurance??

Why is it so important for contractors to have insurance? …and what kind is appropriate? Whether you’re a Machine Shop, you do concrete work or you’re a dirt or road contractor in Texas or Louisiana, it’s critical to have the right insurance. Not only to protect ...

Insurance 101: What Determines the Cost of Homeowners Insurance?

When it comes to homeowners insurance, the price of policies can vary greatly. Watch this video to learn more about what factors into the cost of your homeowners insurance and what you can do to lower your premium.

Errors and Omissions Insurance

Errors and omissions insurance (E&O) is a type of professional liability insurance that protects a business from customer claims of negligence or inadequate work related to the professional advice and services they provide. An E&O policy can cover legal fees and settlement costs associated ...

10 areas businesses should address to mitigate professional lines risks in an evolving world

From cybersecurity exposures and ransomware attacks to M&A volatility and securities litigation, a variety of evolving risks are affecting the management and professional liability market as the economy adapts in response to COVID-19.

The Professional Lines Risk Matrix featuring 10 potential exposures affecting the professional lines market.

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4 ways telematics can drive safety for construction businesses

In recent years, many construction companies have realized the value of telematics, a method of using phone apps, seatbelt monitors, AI sensors, and cameras to capture information on driving behavior and safety. But while implementing telematics has become increasingly common in construction vehicles, studies show that most companies aren’t ...

Have a classic car? We can insure it.

Have a classic car? Safeco specializes in covering classic cars, modified collector cars, reproductions, replicas, restorations, modern classic cars and antique autos. Cars we insure are unique and have intrinsic value. They also tend to retain or increase in value over time. Our classic car insurance does not cover kit ...

What Types of Insurance Do You Need If You're Self-Employed?

We always keep an eye out for useful articles, videos and podcasts, and like to share them from time to time. It's usually stuff that covers the big things you care about like saving more money, getting better deals or making sense of insurance-speak in straightforward, plain English. Sometimes we ...

Managing the environmental risks of severe weather events

In 2020, the U.S. experienced a record-breaking number of climate and weather disasters—more than 22 severe weather events that totaled more than $94 billion in damages. These events can devastate communities, and not just in the immediate aftermath. Water and air pollution, mold, property damage, construction delays, and other ...