🌷Spring is here! 🌸 After a long dark and cold winter, the bright sun and warm winds of the spring are a breath of fresh air! The only downside? All that sunlight helps you see your leaf-filled gutters, cracked sidewalks, and dead plants in the flower beds. Get your home in shape for spring with […]
Automobile Accidents, Supply Chain Shortages, and Your Claim
Automobile Accidents, Supply Chain Shortages, and Your Claim The pandemic has impacted the supply chain for almost every product on the planet, and auto parts are no different! There is an unprecedented shortage of parts, which affects the global supply chain, causing auto repairs to take longer than normal. What does this mean? The parts […]
Christmas Light Safety Do’s and Don’ts
Strands of sparkling holiday lighting make your home feel merry and bright, especially on a gloomy December day. However, if installed incorrectly, they have the potential to damage your home or electrical system. Before you grab your ladder and boxes of lights, review our list of do’s and don’ts for hanging holiday lighting strands safely. […]
What Are Surety Bonds?
A surety bond is a promise to be liable for the debt, default, or failure of another. It is a three-party contract by which one party (the surety) guarantees the performance or obligations of a second party (the principal) to a third party (the obligee). There are two broad categories of surety bonds: (1) contract […]
Thanksgiving Safety Check
Thanksgiving is a time to gather around the dinner table in the company of family and friends and be thankful for all that you have. Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with unattended cooking as the leading contributing factor. Keep your holiday full of laughter and fun by following these safety tips. […]
Widener Insurance Agency is a 2021 Winner!
Have you heard the news?! Widener Insurance Agency, Inc. is a winner of the 18th Annual Johnson City Press Readers’ Choice Awards in all four categories: Auto, Home, Business, and Life! Since 1934, the Johnson City Press has served readers in Northeast Tennessee with daily news, sports and features, and advertisers with multiple avenues to […]
How to Get Involved in Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Most people have good intentions when Pink October rolls around. They truly want to do something to help cure breast cancer. However, what most people don’t know is that buying pink ribbons or reposting Facebook games doesn’t really help anybody. The truth is, thanks to efforts made over the last 40 years, pretty much every […]
Can I Buy Life Insurance on My Elderly Mom or Dad?
If your parents don’t have an insurance policy or the funds to pay their own way in their later years, you can buy life insurance for your parents yourself, assuming they’re on board and can qualify for coverage. Supporting your aging parents up until and including their death can be a financial burden, and life […]
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 can lead to more than mere discomfort. Ignoring regular maintenance can turn into costly repairs and replacement. Avoid that scenario by keeping your air conditioner in top shape. Here’s three reasons why we […]
Summer Driving Tips
“This year will be the summer of the road trip,” said Aldo Vazquez, public relations spokesman for AAA. With trends showing that travel by planes, trains, ships and buses will decrease, the favored mode of transportation for travelers this summer will be by car. July and August are two of the deadliest months for summer […]