Update about Thome Insurance Agency during the COVID-19 situation. As of March 16, 2020, our office is closed to the public and in-person contact. However, we have regular office hours and can reached by phone, email and regular mail. We are also prohibited by PA Insurance Department from making in person sales calls. It is…
Getting married, finding a new job and having a baby – these are all exciting, challenging events that can change your whole world. But they won’t just change your personal life – you’ll want to take a look at various insurance policies with each step you take as well. Here’s a list of the insurances…
Car accidents are more common than any of us would like – more than 6 million car accidents happen every year. The key is to be prepared – and now there are a lot of mobile apps that can help you in a car accident. Here are a few mobile apps to have ready that…
How did you fare during Winter Storm Jonas? It’s early in the year, and at this point a few winter storms are inevitable – but you don’t have to feel unprepared. Use these checklists to help you next time you find yourself preparing for a winter storm. What to do at home Make sure…
You might be thinking, I do not need insurance to ride a bicycle! While you are technically correct, did know that your auto insurance policy can provide coverage when you are riding a bicycle? When I see statistics like this, it makes me pause and think since I am an avid cyclist. I do most…
I think there is a saying – “The Only Constant Is Change”. Things are changing at Thome Insurance Agency. After being with the Thome Insurance Agency family for 16 years, Rebecca Keiter has decided to move on in her insurance career. Rebecca has obtained other employment. We wish her only the best at her new…
I received notification today from Elizabethtown Insurance Company of their plan to non-renew all insurance policies. The company will be mailing letters to policyholders informing them of this decision. Pennsylvania law requires that homeowners and personal lines policies be given 30 days notice of intent to non-renew insurance coverage and 60 days notice for commercial policies. I want to…
It’s that time of the year! The end of July or beginning of August come annual visits from the Yellow Pages salespeople. New contracts for the Agency’s phone book advertising need signed for next year. What makes the process especially cumbersome is that Elizabethtown is serviced by 5 different directories! I cannot tell you the last time I used…
You pay alot of money to buy flood insurance. Your lender should be satisfied if your limit of coverage is greater than or equal to your loan – Right? Not always. A client from Bainbridge PA had their loan papers audited by the lender. The lender determined the property to be in high-risk flood zone A. Our…
While driving to & from the office, I noticed that long-time Nationwide agent Dixie Kaley‘s office has been for sale. It appears the property may now be sold. Heard through the grapevine Dixie retired and moved to Florida. If this is true then I say – “Congratulations Dixie! and hope the weather is fine.” Her retirement means changes for her clients. Several of her clients…