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  • CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE SETTLEMENT

    Attention: We received a bulletin from SafeCo! PG&E has settled with insurance carriers for certain wildfires in California, including but not limited to the 2017 Tubbs and 2018 Camp fires. Safeco Insurance has received a portion of the settlement, and the subrogation recoveries have been credited back to the individual claims. Some of your customers […]

    September 14, 2020

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    Keep Cool — While Keeping Your Energy Costs Down

    Two-thirds of households in America have air conditioners, according to the U.S. Department of Energy — and they spend a total $11 billion each year running them. Our guess is that most of those households (which may include yours!) wouldn’t mind spending a little less to keep their homes cool. Because as great as it […]

    September 4, 2020

  • Attention Mercury Customers:

    WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUFFER A WILDFIRE LOSS NEXT STEPS AND EXPECTATIONS Mercury representatives are available to help while following social distancing procedures with arranging for temporary housing and provide assistance with living expenses if policyholders suffer a covered loss or were forced to leave their homes in response to mandatory evacuation orders. Residents […]

    August 21, 2020

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    Swimming and Summer are a Perfect Combination — but Make Sure to Include Safety

    When the sun is out and the weather gets warm, people flock to the water — whether it’s the beach, lakes, rivers or a backyard pool. But wherever there’s water, there’s also danger lurking beneath the surface, even if you don’t live in an area with alligators or other threats. That danger? Drowning. According to […]

    August 8, 2020

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    Tips for Power Tool Safety

    What would you do without power tools? Well, you’d probably take on fewer home-improvement projects — and probably have a lot more calluses on your hands. Thankfully, you don’t have to do without. But you do have to use tools safely, if you want to do good work and keep all of your fingers and […]

    July 21, 2020

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    What is water backup coverage and why is it important?

    Water damage can be disastrous to your home. Imagine discovering that your entire basement is filled with brown water and sewage from a backed-up water main or other pipe. It’s not only disgusting and potentially dangerous, it’s also expensive. On average, most water backup claims cost $5,000-$10,000 to repair. Water backup coverage is optional coverage […]

    July 8, 2020

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    How to Update your Home — Without Spending Thousands

    It doesn’t take a massive remodel, or a big budget, to make your house feel a little more like home to you. Inside or out, small improvements can make a significant difference — and whether you’re handy or not, you can handle most of them yourself. Don’t believe it? Just check out our list of […]

    June 8, 2020

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    7 Facts About Teachers That Might Surprise You

    “What really makes a teacher is love … for it is love that transforms the social duty of the educator into the higher consciousness of a mission.” Almost everyone has a story about a teacher who inspired them—the one who made learning fun, ignited a passion for a specific topic, or even pushed students hard […]

    May 4, 2020

  • Update on Credit program for Stillwater Auto and Business Owner Policies

    Click the link below to find out more. https://view.s7.exacttarget.com/?qs=05bab08cda9bb31a5d921605820e7d0311e045f62bfebcded222b3684d30930cadefdee0b364ef0df35b82294fdc2f03c961d85be4ad5febd8fccca778e8535bfd26c720d2210118&fbclid=IwAR3ex-_l7UEG4eA2zaV6lgwcWwzq0Ux9A_UNce8-suqpWD_zDsMonHRBouc

    April 16, 2020

  • MercuryFirst Support for Policyholders During Crisis

    MercuryFirst will be updated tonight to allow mid-term annual mileage changes. Mid-term annual mileage changes can be submitted by the agent in MercuryFirst for annual mileage levels above 6,000. Policy changes to adjust annual mileage mid-term to 6,000 miles or below will be blocked and require underwriting approval. Premium reductions as a result of mileage […]

    April 16, 2020