Widener Insurance Agency is growing! We are incredibly excited to announce the addition of three new staff members to our team in Johnson City, TN! Mitchell Snapp will be working in our Personal Lines Department as an Account Manager. Please talk to Mitchell for you home and auto needs. Kurt Keller is our new Operations […]
Widener Insurance Celebrates 25 years carrying Auto-Owners Insurance!
Widener Insurance Agency has much to be thankful for this year, and one of them is our continued relationship with Auto-Owners Insurance! Recently, President, Cindy Widener Winn, and VP, Sterling Winn were presented with a plaque acknowledging 25 years with Auto-Owners Insurance. Not only does this plaque commemorate a strong history of working with this […]
St. Patrick’s Day Safety Tips
Cyber Security Tips for Businesses and Personal Use
Cybersecurity has never been more important than it is now. As we spend more time online, we’re often creating and sharing more of our personal data. And if this data falls into the wrong hands, private and financial information could be at risk. So, for businesses and individuals alike, protecting sensitive data is critical. Use […]
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 […]
Winter Storm Weather Preparation
Before the weather outside becomes frightful, use this checklist to prepare for a winter storm. Food and water Water — at least a three-day supply; one gallon per person, per day Food — at least a three-day supply of non-perishable, high-energy, easy-to-prepare foods Baby formula and food Pet food TIP #1 – Set your refrigerator […]
Fire safety on the job-site: Back to basics
Fire prevention and safety education is vital within every workplace. Regular drills, emergency training, and fire hazard awareness are accepted practices for offices, warehouses, and factories. The construction site, however, is a unique workplace setting with innately high fire risk—and potentially significant devastation. Michael Faith, Risk Management Consultant at Builders Mutual and a Certified Fire […]
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. […]