There are many reasons that the cost of insurance has been on the rise for the last couple years. Below are some bullets highlighting the most common reasons: Rising costs of claims: One of the primary factors contributing to insurance rate increases is the rising cost of claims. As medical expenses, auto repair costs, […]
Working a long time for the same company is highly unusual in today’s business world. And in an insurance industry?! It’s unheard of! Seely & Durland honors Claims Manager, Linda Decker, for her 55 years of dedicated service to the firm. Having spent her entire career with SDI, she took over the vital position of […]
On November 30, 2022 Tammy Artusa will celebrate 30 years with Seely & Durland Insurance. “Tammy has not only been a valued and trusted member of Seely & Durland for the past 30 years, but 4 years ago she became a Managing Partner. When we made the decision to join Acrisure as an agency partner […]
From new drivers to well experienced drivers, many people do not know what all the coverages on their auto insurance policies are for. Listed below are the most common insurance coverages and what they cover followed by our “what ifs” list to help you understand what coverages would come into play in different claim scenarios. […]
Warwick, NY | Tammy L. Artusa, CPCU, CIC, AIS, ACSR, AAI, AINS, Managing Partner at Seely & Durland Insurance, was honored for her ongoing pledge to education, professional leadership, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the insurance profession. The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) presented Mrs. Artusa with a certificate of achievement recognizing five […]
Warwick, NY | Dot Pinckney, CIC of Seely & Durland Insurance was honored for her ongoing pledge to education, professional leadership, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the insurance profession. The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) presented Mrs. Pinckney with a certificate of achievement recognizing twenty consecutive years of successfully maintaining the CIC designation. […]
Inflation Forcing Carriers to Raise Auto Rates We noted before that it takes little effort to recognize the pain of inflation when we stop to pump gas or check out at the grocery store. The increased cost of living has become widespread and continues to rise, from transportation and food to healthcare and housing. […]
With harsh weather conditions and fluctuating temperatures in the northeast, debris and gravel emanating from the road, and minor accidents and fender benders, windshield chips and breakage are extremely common. In fact, auto glass damage generates more insurance claims by far than any other vehicle-related claim. Electing auto glass coverage as part of one’s auto […]
We have some welcome news for dog owners and some potentially bad news for those homeowners who remain pup-free. New York will soon become the latest state to place restrictions on an insurance carriers’ ability to limit or deny homeowners insurance coverage based on ownership of specific dog breeds. The law, which takes effect on […]
It takes little effort to recognize the pain of inflation when we stop to pump gas or check out at the grocery store. The increased cost of living has become widespread and continues to rise, from transportation and food to healthcare and housing. The cost of building materials in particular has been increasing significantly and […]