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It’s Back-to-School Time — Is Your House Ready?
Monday, October 5, 2020
We’re not quite sure where summer went, but if you haven’t noticed, the new school year is upon us. And as you get your kids organized and ready, consider doing the same thing for something else - your home. It won’t...
Cabin Rental Coverage
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
There is so much more to protect than "just a cabin". - At Wichert Insurance, we have multiple companies willing to provide you with options to cover you from A to Z. Building or CabinContentsLiabilityRental...
Tips for Power Tool Safety
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
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...
Tow Companies Face Rising Insurance Premiums
Thursday, July 16, 2020
As outlined last week, the insurance companies continue to lose money insuring commercial vehicles. For every $1 of premium, the insurers are paying out $1.09 in claims. As a result, your commercial auto rates and...
How to Update your Home — Without Spending Thousands
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
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...
How to Update your Home — Without Spending Thousands
Friday, July 10, 2020
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...
Keeping Your Commercial Auto Rates Down
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
It has been a challenging year, and despite many insurance companies giving “premium holidays” due to the lack of use, the insurance companies continue to lose money. It has been a tough few years for commercial auto...
Three Month Waiver for Pre-Employment Testing Requirements on Commercial Drivers
Tuesday, June 30, 2020
Just a few weeks ago, there were changes from the FMCSA due to COVID-19. The FMCSA has granted a three-month waiver from certain pre-employment testing requirements applicable to employers of drivers subject to 49 CFR...
New Employer Rules and Regulations Resulting From COVID-19
Wednesday, June 24, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has drastically impacted our communities and businesses. As we reopen our companies, it is crucial to know and understand the new rules and regulations affecting your organization as a result of...
Latest information on the USDA Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Last Thursday the USDA released information regarding the issuance of the first Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. This federal program assists farmers and ranchers whose operations have been directly...