All construction projects carry certain levels of risk. From labor shortage and safety issues to change orders and new government regulations, the construction industry faces risks on multiple fronts that need to be managed. The ability to identify and address these risks during the initial stages of a project requires skill, careful planning, and swift […]
Seely & Durland Proudly Supports Access: Supports for Living
Warwick, NY | Seely & Durland Insurance and the Selective Insurance Group Foundation partnered to support the efforts of Access: Supports for Living through a $1,000 grant. Access was selected by Seely & Durland for the grant as part of the Selective “President’s Club Matching Gift” initiative, which allows premier agents the opportunity to […]
The Society of CIC Recognizes Garrett Durland for Twenty Years of Leadership
Warwick, NY | Garrett Durland, CIC, CPIA of Seely & Durland Insurance was recently honored for his ongoing pledge to education, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the insurance profession. The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors (CIC) presented Mr. Durland with a formally inscribed certificate for his continued participation in the CIC Program. Earning his […]
October 9 Deadline for NYS Mandatory Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
The clock is ticking. We are just weeks away from the deadline for conducting sexual harassment prevention training, required by New York State law. All New York State employers are required to adopt written sexual harassment prevention policies and institute annual anti-harassment training for employees. To satisfy the requirements, employers must train all employees, including […]
Seely & Durland Insurance Earns 2019 Best Practices Designation
Warwick, NY – On the eve of its 85-year anniversary, Seely & Durland Insurance has been selected once again to be part of an elite group of independent insurance agencies in the United States participating in the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (IIABA) “Best Practices” study group. Only 267 independent agencies throughout […]
Why Choose An Independent Insurance Agency?
Garrett Explains | Episode 17 What separates an independent insurance agency from the rest? In Episode 17, Garrett explains! Click here to watch our 3-minute video. Contact our insurance specialists at 845-986-1177 to learn more. We are your business, home, auto, and life insurance solutions provider, partner, and adviser, serving Warwick, Greenwood Lake, Florida, Goshen, Pine […]
Common Home Insurance Discounts Available to You
Discounts will always vary on the insurance carrier and state, but it is worth a shot at asking your independent insurance agent about the following home insurance discounts so you don’t miss out if they are available to you! Claims-free discount: As an insurance company, what would be your favorite kind of customer to insure? […]
Is it Time to Take Earthquake Insurance Seriously?
According to the U.S. Geological Survey Survey’s (USGS) latest report, nearly half of Americans across 48 states are at risk for damage from an earthquake. 90 percent of Americans live in areas considered seismically active. Yet, the Insurance Information Institute estimates just a quarter of all homeowners in earthquake-prone areas have earthquake insurance. Why is […]