What is your favorite way to stay cool in the summer? Swimming? Ours too. Swimming is one the great activities of summertime. Even if you are not a dolphin in the water, soaking up some sun and hearing the water ripple in the breeze is worth the time. Swimming pools can also be where accidents […]
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Builders Risk Insurance Basics
Construction and building projects are complicated with no shortage of things that can go wrong. It is essential to have the proper insurance in place, especially with everything that can happen during the construction process. Of all the different insurance coverages to consider, builders risk insurance is one of the most essential for companies in […]
Read MoreTrampolines and Homeowners Insurance
Are you thinking about getting a trampoline for your yard? Before you go out and buy the trampoline, we’d like to share some things you should do and think about in regard to how it will affect your homeowners insurance policy. Statistics shows that having a trampoline increases the likelihood that someone will be injured […]
Read MoreR.C. Keller & Company Agency Announcement
Today I would like to announce that I have joined on as Partner and will now serve as a full member of the firm at R.C Keller & Co. My family and I are beyond excited for this next chapter in our lives. I am also beyond grateful to my Father-in-law, Bob Keller, who has […]
Read MoreBike Safety 101
Spring is around the corner and it is important to review safe bike riding tips. Before every bike ride you can stay safe by performing the ABC Quick Check: Air pressure: check the air pressure in your tires Brakes: check your brakes to make sure they are working correctly Cranks, chains and cogs: check […]
Read MoreEarthquake Safety: The Before, The During and The After
There is no such thing as “earthquake weather.” Statistically there is approximately an equal distribution of earthquakes in cold weather, hot weather and rainy weather. Earthquakes are natural disasters that come without much warning – if any. According to the California Integrated Seismic Network, warning times can be anywhere from a few minutes to just […]
Read MoreHow Come Insurance Rates Go Up Every Year?
As an insurance agent, I cannot tell you how many times that I am asked why insurance rates go up. Over the years, this question, just wears insurance agents down. Every week, I get gas. Every week I pay a different amount, but I never go in and ask the attendant why gas is ten […]
Read MoreWhat Is Business Interruption Insurance?
What Is Business Interruption Insurance? Business interruption insurance (also known as business income insurance) is insurance that covers the loss of income that a business suffers after a disaster. The income loss covered my be due to disaster-related closing of the business or due to the rebuilding process after a disaster. This insurance differs from […]
Read MoreInsurance Policies Every Illinois Small Business Should Carry
There are many different types of insurance to choose from, it can be overwhelming to determine what type is best for your small business. R.C. Keller & Company is here to help explain the types of insurance policies available and how they can help protect you, your employees and your business’ bottom line. General Liability […]
Read More8 Ways Safety Shoes Protect You on the Job
When you think about shoes for the workplace, heavy-duty footwear such as steel toe boots may come to mind. These boots are important personal protective equipment (PPE) that many industrial and construction worksites require. There are many kinds of shoes that can make jobs safer, though, not just steel toe boots. Other types of boots […]
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