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All very good questions. In this article I’d like to jump into the topic of insurability and insurance availability, and answer a few of these questions.
INSURANCE... the Life of the Party
By Fawn Nekton
Once upon a time being an insurance agent was viewed as a rather boring,
vanilla occupation. When introduced in a group, heads would nod politely, and things would move on, hopefully to someone with a more exciting career, like a...well anything’s more interesting than insurance, right?
Not so, these days.
Insurance agents are the
life of the party now!
Everyone has a question,
a problem, or a “what if” scenario they’d like to talk about. And it’s great! The level of client engagement we’re seeing at Gaffney Insurance
is unprecedented, and we welcome it. Our door is open, and folks— both clients and not— have been coming in and reviewing their coverage, asking their questions, and hopefully, getting some peace of mind.
One year after the fires devastated our County, there are still specific questions and concerns about how claims (real and theoretical) will be handled:
• whether insureds have enough coverage;
• what might happen if someone chooses not to rebuild after a total loss;
• will insurers continue to write and renew policies in our area?
First and foremost, YES, you’ll still be able to get insurance.
If your carrier has non-renewed or you’re buying a home and having trouble getting a quote, contact a broker, such as our office. We have access to an array of carriers with varying appetites and can find insurance for all types of risks.
INSURANCE cont’d to page 17
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