Jonathan Geissler April 7, 2022 No Comments

The Society of CIC Recognizes Tammy Artusa for Five Years of Leadership and Professional Development

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 […]

Jonathan Geissler April 7, 2022 No Comments

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. […]

Jonathan Geissler March 18, 2022 No Comments

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. […]

Jonathan Geissler February 14, 2022 No Comments

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 […]

Jonathan Geissler January 7, 2022 No Comments

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 […]

Jonathan Geissler December 14, 2021 No Comments

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 […]

Jonathan Geissler August 30, 2021 No Comments

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 […]

Jonathan Geissler August 17, 2021 No Comments

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 […]

Jonathan Geissler June 15, 2021 No Comments

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 […]

Jonathan Geissler April 13, 2021 No Comments

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 […]