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Mid-Summer Insurance Checkup: Smart Solutions for Common July Risks
July is the peak of summer—bringing long days, outdoor adventures, road trips, and often… unexpected headaches. Whether you’re enjoying vacation...
The Wine Collecting Experience
Wine has been around since at least 6,000 B.C., and people have been stocking up for no less than 3,700 years. Modern-day wine collecting has been...
Cyber Insurance: A Necessity for Small Businesses
In today's digital-first world, cyber threats are not just a concern for large corporations—they're a growing risk for small businesses too. As...
Traveling with Luxury Jewelry and Watches: How to Protect your Valuable Items
In recent years, there has been a significant shift in how younger generations approach luxury. While studies show that millennials and Gen Z are...
Protecting Your Dream: Small Business Insurance
Starting and running a small business is a significant investment of time, money, and passion. Whether you own a local retail shop, a restaurant, or...
Flathead Insurance LOVES Insuring Your Life!
Life is the most precious gift, and at Flathead Insurance, we love insuring yours! This month, we’re sending heartfelt love and gratitude to each of...
Construction Insurance 101
What is construction insurance? There are many types of construction insurances (also known as contractors insurance) intended to protect a property...
How to Prepare Your Snowmobile for Winter
Though some folks may high-tail it inside when winter hits, snowmobilers hit the high trails instead! But is your vehicle prepared for the weather?...
Commercial Property Insurance: What It Is, How It Works, Examples
What Is Commercial Property Insurance? Commercial property insurance is used to cover any commercial property. Commercial property insurance...
Understanding Life Insurance: What’s Covered and What’s Not
Life insurance is like a superhero for your family’s financial future—it swoops in to protect your loved ones when you’re no longer around to do so....
Summer Sports Safety: How to Avoid Common Injuries During Physical Activities
Welcome to our blog on summer sports safety! With the warmer weather and longer days, many of us are excited to engage in physical activities and...
Summer Work Safety: Tips for Staying Safe and Productive While Working in the Heat
As the temperatures rise during the summer months, it's crucial to prioritize safety while working outdoors or in hot environments. Exposure to...
What is Employment Practices Liability Insurance?
Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) covers businesses against claims by workers that their legal rights as employees of the company have...
What is Farm Insurance?
Farm insurance is a type of insurance that protects the owners and their property from various risks, such as fire, theft, or hail damage. These...
What is Commercial Auto Insurance and when do you need it?
Commercial auto insurance protects your business from legal claims of property damage or bodily injury while operating a company vehicle, or when an...
Farm Insurance Coverage Facts
As your insurance agent, we want you and your farm to remain safe so here are some facts to keep in mind when it comes to shopping around for farm...
Navigating the Hard Market in Insurance
In the world of insurance, the term "hard market" often strikes fear and uncertainty among policyholders and insurance professionals alike. A hard...
Tax Planning and Wealth Preservation
Tax planning and wealth preservation are critical aspects of managing the financial affairs of high net worth individuals (HNWIs). Proper tax...
Christmas Light Safety Do’s and Don’t
Strands of sparkling holiday lighting make your home feel merry and bright, especially on a gloomy December day. However, if installed incorrectly,...
Mastering Your Ceiling Fan: Seasonal Comfort Hacks
Ceiling fans are not only functional but also play a significant role in maintaining comfort and energy efficiency in our homes. Depending on the...
Safeco Insurance® honors Kathy Bush as Producer of the Year
Safeco Insurance has recognized Kathy Bush with the Award of Distinction, Producer of the Year, an honor that goes to fewer than 1% of licensed...
Understanding Wildfire Risk Scores
Wildfire risk scores are assessments or ratings used to quantify the likelihood and potential severity of wildfires in a particular area. These...
Why It’s Important to Replace Your Roof for Your Homeowners Insurance
Whether it’s raining, hailing, or windy outside, your roof takes the brunt of all the harsh elements. However, if your roof has been neglected and...
4 Tips to Help You Stay Safe During a Natural Disaster
No one expects to be caught in a potentially dangerous and extreme situation such as a natural disaster. If the unthinkable does occur, having a...
Adapting to Changing Times: Why Reviewing Your Coverage Limits is Crucial
The world around us is rapidly changing and that means your insurance coverage should do the same. Life and circumstances change and you want to...
What is Cyber Insurance and Why Do You Need it?
Cybersecurity insurance is a new and emerging industry. It has its origins in errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, a separate form of insurance...
RV Insurance, Weather and Driving Conditions
RVing is becoming one of the most popular ways to travel. A successful and safe RV trip takes preparation and planning to make it a good experience....
How to Take Care of your Air Conditioner This Summer
Summer is here and that means increased outside temperatures and consistently high humidity. However, if your A/C unit isn’t working properly, it...
Why You Need Umbrella Insurance
Life is unpredictable. Of course, you already know this. But have you considered all the risks you currently face? Distracted drivers. People using...
Builder’s Risk Insurance: How It Works
Builder’s risk insurance protects property and construction materials during a construction or renovation project. Builder’s risk insurance covers...
All About Home Inventory
You never know when disaster may strike and all your personal possessions are lost or damaged. Do you know how much your coin collection is worth?...
How to Prepare your Snowmobile for Winter
Though some folks may high-tail it inside when winter hits, snowmobilers hit the high trails instead! But is your vehicle prepared for the weather?...
Auto Insurance from Flathead Insurance in Montana and Idaho
Do you want to save money on your auto insurance by driving safely? Most companies are using car telematic programs to do so. Car telematic programs...
6 Common Construction Claims for General Contractors and How to Avoid Them
As a general contractor, you're not only responsible for what you do on the job but also what your employees and subcontractors do. When you're...
4 Key Steps for Construction Projects to Help Protect Your Company
Taking precautions before work begins and while underway can help safeguard your construction project from injuries and damages occurring during...
Contractors Insurance
Contractors insurance is coverage that can protect your business from devastating financial debts that can result from work-related accidents. It’s...
What is Builder Risk Insurance and Who Should It Cover?
Builder’s risk insurance, sometimes referred to as construction insurance, covers a contractor’s property, material and equipment relating to a...
Critical Times in Life That You Need Life Insurance The Most
Life insurance is part of a responsible financial plan. And while you should feel secure knowing it will be there to meet your financial...
Commercial Umbrella Insurance Explained
Just like an umbrella provides us an extra layer of protection against the elements, a commercial umbrella insurance policy provides your business...
5 Home Improvement Projects That May Have the Biggest Return on Investment
Conventional wisdom has long held that kitchens and baths sell homes. Those are also two of the more expensive areas to tackle for home improvement,...
Boating Safety Kit
Being out on the open water 💦 is surreal. The smell of the salty sea, the warm sun beating down on the deck, seagulls singing you a tune, how...
Pool Safety Tips for a fun Summer
Let’s go SWIMMING! We are excited to spend summer in the water! Whether you’re at a lake, beach, or your own backyard pool, learning how to keep...
When on the water, Wear a Life Jacket!
There's no excuse not to wear a life jacket on the water, and as your insurance agent, we strongly encourage you, and the passengers on your boat to...
Garage Clean Out Tips
Imagine a world where you could actually park inside your garage. What if we told you that dream could be a reality with just a weekend’s worth of...
Life Insurance Myths and Facts
Thinking about your death isn’t the most enjoyable part of your life. However, ensuring your family’s future is protected when you’re gone is very...
Hiring a Contractor for Home Updates
If you own a home, then chances are at some point you will need to hire someone to do repair work on your home. At Flathead Insurance Agency, we...
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Located in Kalispell, Montana and Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. We also serve these areas: Columbia Falls, Whitefish, Bigfork, and Polson in Montana; Hayden, Post Falls, Rathdrum, and Sandpoint in Idaho; and Liberty Lake and Spokane in Washington.