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What is Logger Broad Form Coverage?
Logger broad form coverage is an insurance policy that protects businesses from third-party claims related to accidents and property damage during the logging process. It is crucial for logging companies to have this coverage, as the...
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How Can Logging Companies Insure Against Forest Fires?
Logging companies play a significant role in the forestry industry. They are responsible for harvesting trees and converting them into useful products. However, the process of logging can also increase the risk of forest fires....
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Why is Logging Insurance Important in Oregon?
Logging is a critical industry in Oregon, providing jobs and resources for communities throughout the state. However, it's also a high-risk industry, with workers facing hazards such as heavy machinery, challenging terrain, and adverse weat
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Why Do You Need Logging Insurance in the Pacific Northwest?
Logging is a critical industry in the Pacific Northwest, providing employment and resources for communities throughout the region. However, like any industry, logging carries inherent risks that require specialized insurance coverage. In re
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Tree Maintenance
5 Tips to Help Prevent Tree Trouble Trees are pretty amazing things. They produce oxygen. They serve as natural air conditioners, both by blocking sunlight and through evaporation. And they even absorb sounds, helping to keep things...
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Do You Need Umbrella Insurance?
One of the most certain things in life is uncertainty. Your dog could bite the neighbor’s kid. Your teen driver could hit a cyclist. A guest could fall down your stairs. A rainy morning commute on worn-out tires could result in a...
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Safe Driving in Winter Weather
Millions of Americans will be traveling this holiday season, and if it's anything like previous years, a lot of that travel will be on the road. Last year, AAA estimated that more than 100 million Americans were planning a trip of more...
Read MoreFood Safety Tips-Power Outage
Power Outages and Food Safety: Toss it or Keep it? It seems like the power always goes out in Douglas County when it’s either way too hot or way too cold – talk about inconvenient. Also inconvenient? Not knowing whether...
Read MoreWildfire Defense Program
Is your home or landlord policy currently insured with Safeco? Did you know Safeco Insurance offers a Wildfire Defense Program? Since 2014 Safeco has helped protect properties threatened by active wildfires. The program provides crews...
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Happy Halloween
Kids love the magic of Halloween: Trick or Treating, classroom parties, and trips to the local pumpkin patch farms. From candy to costumes, Halloween is a fun filled time, but it can pose dangers to your revelers. To make it a...
Read MoreBack to School
And just like that summer break is coming to an end. Parents and children across the county are preparing to go back to school. As part of your commitment to overall child safety, Hometown Insurance would like to help you with your...
Read MoreFalling Trees and Insurance Coverage
It’s that time of year when the rain and wind puts us all in a gloomy mood. But, it’s also time for tree damage. With spring arriving soon, it’s the ideal time to review what your homeowners insurance, and even your...
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