January 2021
Newsletter
Agency Updates
Wrapping up 2020 with Pets, Family, and Fun!
Welcome Genia Kasey-McKnight!
Genia will be working with Bainbridge Island commercial clients as well as joining forces with Chris Gibbon in our Yacht Department on large marine accounts.

Genia started in insurance as an Insurance Inspector and Auditor in early 2000’s eventually moving to the agency side of the business. She currently holds her Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation and is working on obtaining an Agribusiness and Farm Insurance Specialist designation. 

She currently resides in Bothell with her husband Ryan, son Reese, and pup Mango. They also have a 25 year-old daughter Maggie.

Genia and Ryan love to trail run and travel for races or escaping to their cabin on 40 acres in Corvallis, MT. This particular photo captures Ryan and Genia on mile 95 of Cascade Crest 100M!
News
Best of South Sound Voting open through January 15
Please vote for us in the Best of the South Sound reader’s poll! You might even win the grand prize, a trip to Lake Chelan.
Find Insurance listed under the business services category.
#bestofsouthsound
Special Gifts Need Protection
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If you received any special high-end gifts this year such as jewelry, fine art, collectibles, or high end electronics you should follow these steps from CHUBB to make sure you are protected.

Keep the paper work and talk with your agent. If you don’t have it already, you may want to purchase a policy that specifically covers your valuables. The right policy could protect your new item and other collectibles from a wide variety of losses, including theft, breakage, and “miscellaneous disappearance” (i.e. you lost it).
How Wildfires in 2020 Impact Flooding in 2021
As communities recover from devastating wildfires, residents living in wildfire affected and surrounding areas face a higher risk of flooding.

Wildfires can drastically change the terrain and make the ground less able to absorb water. Areas that do not typically flood are now at risk for flash flooding and mudflows for up to five years after a wildfire, according to FEMA. Read more
National Clean Out Your Email Week
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January 26 - 31 is National Clean out Your Inbox Week – a time to get your inbox tidy and start the year with a fresh slate.

Follow this simple checklist to make your email more manageable.
  • Unsubscribe from emails you no longer wish to receive
  • Delete google alerts you don’t need
  • Delete old emails you no longer need
  • Create folders and only file important emails
  • Find out how to use rules in your email platform to automatically direct to your folders.
365 Days of Recipes
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If you received and instant pot for Christmas, or have had one for a while that you don't use, put it to the test this year with 365 days of slow and pressure cooker meals.

Some of the top recipes for 2020 included loaded baked potato soup, churro bites, garlic parmesan chicken, and a "delight" noodle bake.
Help our Community Referral Program
Every friend or family member you refer to us,
is a $10 donation to the charity of the quarter.
Thanks to client referrals, we donated $1,560 to 5 different charities.
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Be Well
Soothing Decor
For a Relaxing New Year
Our homes are filling many roles these days: a place to work, study, sleep, eat, exercise, and most importantly, unwind.

Whether you want to give your home a complete decor refresh or simply add a few small touches, here are some easy ways to create a more restful home space for 2021.
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Mission for Workplace Wellness: To improve the well-being and health of Fournier Insurance Solutions’ employees by providing education and resources on lowering stress levels, breathing techniques, light stretches, and meditation.
#FiSWellness #MakingInsuranceLookCool #StretchToRelieveStress
Think It Through
It’s almost always easier to prevent a winter problem than it is to fix it. Taking a few steps to prepare before the winter chill sets in can save you trouble later in the season, at home, and on the road. Mutual of Enumclaw has put together a few resources to help you weather the cold.
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