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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Why home and auto insurance rates are continuing to rise in 2023

Thanks to an unusual convergence of market trends, ushered in by the pandemic and followed by other disruptive events, you may see a bigger change to the cost of your home and auto insurance than usual when it comes time to renew your policies this year. READ MORE >>

Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Top 7 Home and Auto Insurance Challenges

Insurance can be a complicated subject, but it’s essential to take the time to understand your policies and ensure they are providing adequate coverage. This video lists top home and auto insurance challenges as reported by a nationwide survey and can help you know when you may need to contact your insurance agent and what to ask them. READ MORE >>

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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Auto Insurance

While purchasing auto coverage is an essential loss control measure, you should also understand potential pitfalls that could affect your costs and coverage, potentially leaving you with insufficient financial security in the future.  When applying for auto insurance, avoid the following pitfalls: READ MORE >>

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Usage-Based Insurance and You

As a result of increasing auto insurance premiums, consumers are showing interest in usage-based insurance (UBI) options. According to the J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Insurance Shopping Study, 22% of insurance shoppers were offered a UBI option and 18% purchased it. UBI uses telematics software to monitor driving habits. READ MORE >>

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Friday, April 28, 2023

What Is Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Coverage?

Uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) insurance may help cover car repairs and medical costs for you and your passenger if the driver at fault doesn’t have enough or any auto insurance. Sometimes, these policies are sold as a package or separately.   There are 28 million uninsured drivers in the U. READ MORE >>

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Have a Teen Driver? See If They Qualify for a Discount

A good student discount can help offset the increase in premiums that comes with having a new driver on your auto policy. This is an auto insurance discount provided by carriers that offers reduced premium rates for current students who maintain a specific GPA or other measurable level of success in school. READ MORE >>

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Monday, January 23, 2023

Understanding Common Auto Insurance Terms

Auto insurance can be confusing at times. Policies often contain a variety of terms that can be difficult to understand, especially for someone  without a background in insurance. The following is a list of common auto insurance terms to keep in mind the next time your dis READ MORE >>

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

Now Insuring Washington State

We are now offering personal and commercial insurance coverage in Washington! If you have family or friends looking for coverage in Washington, we can help them the right coverage at the best rate with the same unmatched customer service you’ve come to expect from us. Check Out Available Coverage: READ MORE >>

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Friday, December 9, 2022

Insuring The Holidays

At Dowd Insurance, we want you all to have a safe and happy holiday. The holidays are a busy time of the year, and we usually don’t think about the holiday mishaps that can occur. Here are some tips about those things we don’t normally think about when planning the holidays: READ MORE >>

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Friday, December 2, 2022

What Is Driving Car Insurance Rates Up?

Are you frustrated with increasing car insurance premiums? While a lot of personal elements go into what you pay for car insurance – vehicle choice and driving history – there are plenty of factors that affect everyone across the board. Here are some of the key elements driving today’s auto insurance prices: READ MORE >>

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