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 […]
The Society of CIC Recognizes Dot Pinckney for Twenty Years of Leadership and Professional Development
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. […]
Insurers Increasing Auto Premiums
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. […]
Save Money by Self-Insuring Small Auto Claims
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 […]
No More Doggie Hit List
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 […]
Inflationary Increases Affecting Your Home Insurance Costs
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 […]
Samantha Ferrari Joins Seely & Durland Insurance
Warwick, NY – Seely & Durland Insurance is excited to welcome its newest member of the SDI Family, Samantha Ferrari, as Director of First Impressions. Born and raised in Greenwood Lake, NY, Samantha graduated from Warwick Valley High School before pursuing her studies in health sciences at SUNY Plattsburgh. She currently majors in business management at […]
Seely & Durland Insurance Earns 2021 Big “I” Best Practices Designation
Warwick, NY – As our 87-year anniversary approaches, 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 262 independent agencies throughout the U.S. qualified […]
Seely & Durland Welcomes Nadine Stewart
Warwick, NY | Seely & Durland Insurance is excited to welcome our newest member of the SDI Family, Nadine Stewart, as Commercial Lines Assistant. Born and raised in New York City until the age of 18, Nadine relocated upstate to attend college in Binghamton, NY, where she was first introduced to the insurance industry. After […]
Protect Your Home (and Health) from Mold
When mold invades your home, it is more than just a petty annoyance and a pungent odor. Its habitation — on your walls and ceilings, in your pipes, on your carpet, or in your bathtub — can cause a whole host of issues, ranging from minor property damage to severe health problems. Growing on anything […]