International Auto Rentals

Rented automobiles and the use of employee vehicles for company business can create significant liability exposures for an organization. Renting vehicles in a foreign country only amplifies these exposures. The focus of this article is to address the insurance issues related to foreign automobile rentals. In addition to proper insurance, organizations should develop strong risk management procedures and best practice guidelines for the use of nonowned or rented vehicles.

Declare your Independence

As your independent insurance agency, we’ll help you evaluate and compare the products of several insurance companies to help you find the insurance solution that best meets your needs. We’ll strive to get you the most value out of your insurance, explain all of your options in plain English and provide information so you can…

Teen Driver Safety Week

National Teen Driver Safety Week October 20-26, 2013         In 2007 Congress designated the third week of October as National Teen Driver Safety Week. This year’s theme “It Takes Two: Shared Expectations for Teens and Parents for Driving.” Given the prevalence of teen car crashes, this encourages parents, young drivers, lawmakers and…

Hayride Safety

Stay Safe and Have Fun During a Hayride! A fun, fall tradition for all ages is going on a hayride, and a number of churches offer hayrides as part of their seasonal activities. Family and friends, children and adults, can hop onto an open wagon lined with hay and take a short pleasure ride, being…

Symptoms of Heat Stroke

Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion Symptoms of Heat Stroke The symptoms of heat stroke often appear quite suddenly and are characterized by collapse, delirium or coma. Certain characteristics include diminished sweating; dry, hot skin and flushed face; headaches, dizziness and irritability, nausea and vomiting; an extra high body temperature ranging from 105 to 110 degrees;…

Bridging Talent Gap

Roach Howard Smith & Barton (RHSB) Insurance Agency has implemented a Summer Internship Program. The Insurance industry struggles to bridge a talent gap. Our program is a way to educate the next generation about the insurance industry by giving them hands-on experience. Ultimately, we hope to create advocates for the industry and our agency while building a pipeline for future employees.

Safeco® Community Hero

  Your vote for our Community Hero could mean $10,000 for St. Simons After-School from Safeco Insurance! Just one click from you could help St. Simons After-School win up to $10,000 from Safeco Insurance. That’s right — just one click. You see, Bob McLendon has earned a Safeco Community Hero Award and a $5,000 donation for…

Proof Insurance by Phone

Texas passed legislation allowing drivers to show proof of liability insurance on their cell phone.   A bill introduced by Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy has passed now allowing Texans to show proof of Auto Liability insurance on their cell phone or wireless device. Sen. Hegar says, “It is just another step into the 21st century for…