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FAQ Series: Umbrella Insurance – What is it and do I need it?
Umbrella Insurance – or Personal Catastrophize Liability – is an additional policy you
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FAQ Series: Full Coverage or Liability Only?
Auto insurance has several components that all insurance companies offer on their policies
January 31, 2021 -
FAQ Series: What is underground service line coverage, and do I need it?
Many insurance companies are now offering a new coverage on homeowners insurance po
January 18, 2021 -
Instant ERISA Bonds
Steffey Insurance, alongside our partners at Propeller Bonds, now offers ERISA bonds in
October 17, 2020 -
Business Interruption: Are You Covered for a Cyber Attack?
Brett, the CFO of a small machine shop, was worried about the financial losses the firm mi
June 7, 2018 -
Hiring Landscapers? Ask these questions first.
When searching for and choosing a landscaping professional to work on your property, there
May 8, 2018 -
Small Businesses Still Need Big Protection
Just because a business isn’t a traditional brick and mortar establishment doesn&#
April 26, 2018 -
Insurance Concerns for Small Business Employers
This blog was written by Greg Dasher and published by CNA insurance. Trustworthy, dependab
April 12, 2018 -
What is Uninsured Motorist Property Damage, and do I need it?
Did you know that one in every ten vehicles on the road is uninsured? When purchasing au
April 5, 2018 -
Is Your Auto Insurance Tax Deductible? It depends…
Tax deductions are a way to lower your taxable income, so you can decrease the amount of t
March 22, 2018 -
Are Your Valuable Possessions Insured?
If you have a home, condominium, or tenant insurance policy, the policy will cover your pe
March 6, 2018 -
Insurance Agency M&A’s Soared in 2017
Insurance agency mergers and acquisitions activity soared by 31% in 2017. This continued c
February 13, 2018 -
Do you have the right coverage for your home-based business?
Insuring a home-based business is important to protect not only the business, but also you
February 6, 2018 -
What happens if my neighbors tree falls in my yard?
We’ve had several cases recently of dead trees falling on houses, fences, and in yar
January 23, 2018 -
Keeping Your Wood-Burning Fireplace Safe
When the temperatures drop, lighting a fire in the wood burning fire place that some of us
January 18, 2018 -
Preparing Your Vehicle for Cold Weather
Preparing your car for cold weather can be a great way to ensure less troubles as the temp
November 2, 2017 -
Fire Prevention: It’s All About A Plan
Fire Prevention Week serves as a reminder to have an escape plan, practice fire drills and
October 19, 2017 -
Loss of Income Protection from Utility Failure
It’s a normal day at your business. You open your doors, and customers come in just li
October 12, 2017 -
Smart Tips For Your Teen Driver
Adding a young driver to an auto insurance policy can cause sticker shock for a parent. Ac
October 5, 2017 -
What to do in a Hit-and-Run accident?
Each day, we use our vehicles to go to and from work, the store, visit friends and family,
September 28, 2017 -
Is your child heading to college? An Insurance Q&A…
Is your child among the million of students heading back to college any day now? If so, yo
September 12, 2017 -
What is Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
Almost every state in America requires drivers to carry a certain amount of liability insu
August 24, 2017 -
3 Easy Ways to Lower Your Home Insurance Premium
In most cases, lowering your home insurance premium directly affects your monthly mortgage
August 17, 2017 -
Coverage for Waterfront Homes
Whether it be your primary residence or a lake house, some of the coverages needed for wat
August 10, 2017 -
What to do after an accident?
If you are in an auto accident, whether you are at fault or not, it can be a stressful tim
July 11, 2017 -
Does my location affect my insurance rates?
Yes. Your location vastly affects your insurance rates in many ways, and for all types of
June 15, 2017 -
Loss of Use Coverage – What it is and why you need it!
When we insure property, we are insuring it because it is something that we use. Whether i
June 15, 2017 -
5 Home Insurance Coverages You Need to Know About
For many of us, the home we live in is the largest asset that we will own in our lifetimes
May 26, 2017 -
Insurance Basics for Coffee Roasters
In our years of insuring the coffee industry nationwide, we’ve seen the meteoric ris
May 25, 2017 -
Atención Spanish Speakers
Mi nombre es Carlos Reichman y trabajo para la agencia de Seguros Steffey Hatoway. Represe
January 17, 2017 -
Auto Insurance: The Difference Between Comprehensive and Collision
Often times when quoting a potential clients’ auto insurance, we’ll ask what they curr
November 17, 2016 -
Is your personal property insured while moving?
In our quest to answer as many of our frequently asked questions through our blog as possi
October 11, 2016 -
Insurance for Startups and Freelancers
Starting your own small business can be stressful. There are so many things to do and fact
September 3, 2016 -
Vehicles Used for Business: Commercial or Personal Policy?
We’re writing this blog post in an attempt to answer some of the questions frequently as
August 22, 2016 -
Renters Insurance: The Good, Bad, and
Renters insurance is becoming more and more necessary for tenants renting an apartment wit
July 12, 2016 -
When to Schedule Jewelry on Your Homeowners Insurance?
Scheduling jewelry onto homeowners insurance policies is the primary way most people insur
June 4, 2016 -
Auto Insurance Towing Coverage Vs. AAA
Clients often ask us, “I have AAA, is that the same as roadside assistance coverage?”
May 2, 2016 -
4 Steps to Winterize Your Home Cheap This Fall
In Indianapolis, winter can be brutal. From an insurance perspective, every year we receiv
April 6, 2016 -
Facts and Figures About Cyber Crime
It’s not often we will re-post content from another website, but one of main carriers, E
March 20, 2016 -
Client Spotlight: BRICS – The Best Ice Cream in Indy!
We’re always excited to tell the world about the clients we insure. Our clients come fro
February 6, 2016 -
Paid Off Your Car? Refinanced Your Home? Notify Your Agent!
So you paid off your vehicle, or you changed lienholders (loan companies)? Call us. You re
January 1, 2016 -
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
September is life insurance awareness month (LIAM) and is celebrated by over 200 domestic
December 6, 2015 -
High School Football Kicks Off in Indianapolis
As summer begins to culminate, there are quite a few things to look forward to in Indianap
November 18, 2015 -
Auto Insurance FAQ: When is it time to drop full coverage?
Should I carry full coverage or liability only? This is a common auto insurance question (
October 3, 2015 -
Indianapolis Housing Market Booms
As the dog days of summer come to an end, the Indianapolis housing market continues to bar
September 9, 2015 -
Single Pay Life and Your Legacy
Single premium life insurance is one of the most lucrative life insurance products in the
August 26, 2015 -
The Art of Switching Your Home Insurance
For many homeowners, switching your home insurance company or agent can seem as daunting a
July 25, 2015 -
Does your insurance cover a rental car?
In short, the answer is yes, but it really isn’t that simple. There are a few things to
June 9, 2015 -
Coffee Niche Growth Continues
In 2014, we received an increase in requests for insurance among the coffee industry throu
May 7, 2015 -
We’re taking our talents next door….
This month, April 2014, we will be moving our offices to the building next door. Our lease
April 28, 2015 -
Frozen Water Pipes Still a Danger
Your home is your castle, and nothing beats a warm night inside when the cold sweeps in.
March 12, 2015 -
Protecting Your Home From Ice Dams
An ice dam has the potential to cause serious damage to both your roof and the inside of y
February 6, 2015 -
What to Do: Indy in February
Although February is the shortest month of the calendar year, it may feel like the longest
January 26, 2015 -
Frozen Pipes Prevention
With intense weather conditions threatening Indianapolis, the Mid West, and the New En
November 20, 2014 -
Insuring Your Condo or Townhome
At Steffey Insurance, we have had an opportunity to insure many townhouses and condo units
October 4, 2014 -
Driving To Canada? Here’s what you need to know….
So, you plan on making a road trip across the Canadian border. If you’re in the Midwest
September 6, 2014 -
Red Light Cameras Get the Green Light
Red light cameras might not sound like a bad idea when you consider that a study from theI
August 5, 2014 -
College Students are Most at Risk for ID Theft
In yet another article posted on the ErieSense website, we take a look at who is most at r
July 8, 2014 -
Insurance for Home-based Businesses
Our largest and longest tenured insurance carrier, Erie Insurance, recently posted an arti
June 6, 2014 -
Directors and Officers Coverage (D&O)
If you are currently sitting on a board of directors (BOD) of a not-for profit (NFP) organ
June 4, 2014 -
ERISA Bonds
ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) bonds are required by federal law to cove
May 10, 2014 -
Understanding Comprehensive Coverage
Broken windshield and other glass are typically covered under the comprehensive coverage p
May 6, 2014 -
Safely Grilling for 164 Million
This is an article one of the companies we represent, ERIE, posted just before Independenc
April 6, 2014 -
Win With Steffey in 2014
In 2014, Steffey Insurance of Indianapolis plans to give back to our client base and the c
February 10, 2014 -
Insurance For Each Life Event
Recently, an online news source posted an article that outlined the necessary insurance co
February 7, 2014 -
Medical Payments Coverage Explained
At Steffey Insurance, we know the business of automobile insurance and we protect you
January 21, 2014 -
2014 Steffey Insurance Internship
This year, we will be searching for our 2nd Summer Intern! Last year’s summer internshi
January 4, 2014 -
What To Do: Indy in January 2014
Now that we have survived ‘Snowmageddon’ here in Indianapolis, what is there to do the
January 3, 2014 -
A Letter From Our 2013 Summer Intern (Halfway Through)
The day is July 12, 2013, and I, Jimmy Hourin, have been an intern here at Steffey Insuran
November 3, 2013 -
What To Do: Indy in September 2013
September in Indianapolis brings cooler weather, football, festivals, and fun! September
September 2, 2013 -
Hail Damage To Your Roof
It is no secret, especially while living in Indiana, that hail damage to your roof can be
August 9, 2013 -
What To Do: Indy in August 2013
August is usually a transitional month for Indianapolis. Summer fades, autumn arrives and
August 2, 2013 -
See You Soon Philadelphia!
I just wanted to take the time to quickly announce through our website that I’ll be in t
June 13, 2013 -
Coffee Shop Insurance
Insuring independent coffee shops has become a niche for us here at Steffey Insurance,
May 22, 2013 -
Egg Fest 2013
We wanted to take the time to let everyone know that we will be participating in Egg Fest
April 21, 2013 -
The Benefits of Buying Life Insurance Early
We’ve all heard the spiel on life insurance. We’ve heard it advertised on television,
April 14, 2013 -
House Bill 1320: Worker’s Compensation
During the first regular session of the Indiana General Assembly, many new bills were file
April 2, 2013 -
Our Internship Program
In December of 2012, we developed our first internship program at Steffey Insurance. Bein
March 3, 2013 -
What to Do: Indy in March 2014
Check out some of the wonderful events March has to offer in Indianapolis, Indiana!
February 21, 2013 -
What new HOA board members need to know…
If you are a newly appointed board member in your Homeowners Association or Condo Associat
February 8, 2013 -
Insuring the Windy City
Other than Indiana, Illinois is the longest state we’ve had a presence in at Steffey Ins
January 3, 2013 -
Flood Insurance and Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy, or Superstorm Sandy, is one of the most devastating storms in recent memo
December 10, 2012 -
What insurance documents do you need in case of an emergency/claim?
One of our clients living in the Cincinnati area recently asked us what documents they wou
November 3, 2012 -
Considerations for Insuring the Coffee Industry
October 6, 2012 -
Welcome Race Fans! Insuring YOU have a good time in Indianapolis!
Welcome race fans! This month in Indianapolis, we will host the 104th running of the Ind
September 11, 2012 -
Steffey Insurance Serves Tennessee
Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Steffey Insurance has been serving Tennessee for t
August 10, 2012 -
Dan Dakich
Over the last two years, we’ve heard these words uttered hundreds of times, “hey, we h
July 9, 2012 -
Tips for Driving in Snow and Ice
Normally, the spring wouldn’t be an opportune time to post tips for driving in snow and
July 6, 2012 -
What is an Umbrella Policy?
May 30, 2012 -
Insuring the Coffee Industry
In March of 2013 we became the newest member of the Indy Coffee Association. This associat
April 7, 2012 -
4 Reasons to Buy Life Insurance
One reason to buy life insurance is to protect the investment of your home, or your home m
April 5, 2012 -
Why Us?
So, why Steffey Insurance? That’s a good question, and a common question. There are a
February 11, 2012 -
Let’s Keep In Touch
This day in age, keeping in touch with your clients is as easy and cost effective as ever,
January 3, 2012 -
Tropical Storm Isaac Could Affect Insurance Rates Nationally
While hurricane Isaac threatens the Gulf Coast, residents in the area are safe proofing th
December 13, 2011 -
Why Choose a Local Agent
Have you ever thought about the benefits of using a local agent? Having a local agent near
November 4, 2011 -
History of Insurance
The history of insurance is a long one to say the least. The history of insurance has been
October 4, 2011
