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Food truck insurance coverage
There are many businesses that commonly need food truck insurance and these include: Mobile food trucks Lunch trucks Catering trucks...
Auto insurance for delivery drivers
As the gig economy is becoming the norm and a large percentage of drivers on the road are working for...
The rise of construction costs and your home insurance
You probably heard stories in the news already about the rising cost of construction materials and how this increase affected...
What is a business umbrella policy and do you need it?
A business umbrella policy provides an extra layer of liability protection on existing coverage on your commercial policies such as...
What is a personal umbrella policy and why you need it
Most insurance claims are settled by your auto or home insurance policies and could be as simple as a quick...
Your personal property coverage on the move
As most Americans are on the move after the Covid pandemic, it is important to talk about moving and your...
Ashland Insurance referral program
We truly appreciate our clients and know our success is dependent upon you. We are delighted when you reply on...
Business Insurance discounts you should ask for
There are almost as many business insurance discounts available as there are business insurance companies, but they can all be...
National Dog Bite Prevention Week
The Insurance Information Institute reported that in 2020, insurance companies paid $853.7 million for 16,991 dog bite and injury claims....
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month. Take the pledge to focus on the road and save lives. As technology evolves...
Identity theft and cybercrime by numbers
Identity theft is still a national and international challenge for consumers and criminals alike. Companies are in a race to catch...
Celebrating our 40 years in business!
As we celebrate our 40 years in business, we would like to thank our customers and community partners who have...
Sue Carney says Good Bye to Ashland Insurance
A message from Sue Carney to her clients Thank you so much for being my valued insurance client. It...
Tax filing and insurance
When it’s time to file your taxes, you start to think about every way possible to save! You try to...
Do you need nursing malpractice insurance?
Many surgeons and physicians carry professional liability insurance, and nurses need nursing liability insurance as well. Whether you work for...
Tools and equipment insurance for contractors
How do you protect your hard-working construction tools and equipment against mischief, mayhem, and misfortune? With specialized insurance coverage designed...
Worker’s compensation coverage for contractors
Working in the high-risk industry of construction means that you are more susceptible to accidents or injury than the average...
Contractors: are you liable for subcontractor work?
Is a general contractor liable for the work of subcontractors? Your client hired you to do a job. Which means...
Benefits of commercial auto for contractors
As a contractor, you and your employees are constantly on the move. Your work truck sometimes feels like a tool...
Understanding Builder’s Risk Insurance
Builder’s Risk Insurance pays for the cost of repair, replacement, or recovery of the project value if there are damages to...
A guide to understanding construction insurance
There are many different types of insurance designed to protect property owners, developers, and contractors through the various phases of...
3 tips for getting a personal property appraisal
Your Great Aunt Marge has always known how much you admire her antique Turkish rug, so, during an extensive remodel...
Pet Insurance coverage with Ashland Insurance
Through the Hartville Pet Insurance Program, Safeco Insurance® introduces customers to affordable pet insurance plan options that cover emergency services,...
Mobile home tips to survive the winter
Here are a number of tactics to help you survive the cold and keep your toes warm in your mobile...
How much homeowners insurance coverage do you need?
The price you pay for your homeowners insurance can vary by hundreds of dollars, depending on the size of your...
Safety items to keep in your car in the winter
Most of us for sure keep our home stocked in case of emergency but what about our vehicles? During winter,...
How to prevent or unfreeze frozen pipes
You wake up on a cold winter morning, head into the bathroom or kitchen, turn the faucet and … a...
Do you need business interruption insurance?
Most people would never consider opening a business without first purchasing property insurance to cover the cost to repair or...
Why today’s homes burn faster
From building materials to furnishings, many of the things in your home likely aren’t as flame-resistant as those from yesteryear....
Spotlight on: Dog bite liability
American households include almost 90 million dogs, according to the American Pet Products Association. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that...
A quick introduction to commercial cyber insurance
Commercial general liability insurance policies usually exclude damages arising out of losses of electronic data because electronic data often isn’t...
What determines the cost of my auto insurance?
Auto insurance premiums are calculated using a many factors—and some insurers give more weight to some factors than others. The...
Understanding your insurance deductibles
Deductibles have been an essential part of the insurance contract for many years. Understanding the role deductibles play when insuring...
Does your home insurance cover your sports’ collection?
Sports fans – how safe are your collectables? Would your treasured baseball card collection survive a flood? What might happen...
Get your home ready for freezing weather hazards with these simple tips
Ice, snow and wind can have devastating consequences to your home—and to your household budget. Fortunately, there are precautions you...
Biden signs order to reopen Obamacare in 2 weeks: what you need to know
Late last week, President Joe Biden issued an executive order directing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)...
Why a basic Homeowners policy isn’t always enough
Sometimes, a basic homeowners policy just isn’t enough. So as your career advances and your income increases, it’s important...
Interview with Jeffrey Nagel – NW Real Estate Group – Ashland, OR
There are many real estate agents and brokers you can choose from, but few who can match our level of...
Interview with Kate Fox at Juice Plus pro on immunity boosting
We, as a species, need good health basics and good nutrition more than ever! Let’s learn how Kate helps others...
Interview with Suncrest Assisted Living Executive Director Teresa Selby
Russ Schweikert at Ashland Insurance Interviews Suncrest Assisted Living Executive Director Teresa Selby about their evacuation efforts during the Almeda...
Supporting Friends of the Animal Shelter
Ashland insurance is proud to support our community non profits especially in times of need. it has a been a...
Help us help pets!
Together, we’re partnering with Friends of the Animal Shelter to provide necessary funds and supplies to help. Please consider joining...
FEMA Disaster assistance resources
Whether or not you had insurance, if you were or are being affected directly or indirectly by wildfires in your...
Vehicles broken down? Local partner can help!
Check out this interview we had with All Pro Fleet Management services. You'll likely learn something new and useful!
It’s a great time to be covered by an insurer that records driving activity!
Several ubiquitous insurance companies monitor client driving activity for a limited length of time, then apply discounts in perpetuity for...
Get to know Ashland Insurance: basic history
Hear second-generation principals Jeff and Tom and third-generation principal Russ discuss the values and model of how the agency began...
Meet Ashland Insurance partners
Hear a basic introduction of Jeff Wilson, Tom Wilson, and Russ Schweikert in their own words.