Nixon Insurance

2011-08-04T07:05:00.001-07:00

Some great information from one of our companies, West Bend Mutual Insurance Company.

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More than 150 million people across the United States are affected by relentless heat that has caused the National Weather Service to issue severe heat warnings in 24 states. Since the beginning of July, more than 670 record temperatures have either been matched or broken. Even worse, the heat wave has claimed 39 lives, mostly young children and the elderly, with more expected in the coming weeks.
With the heat and humidity pushing the heat index well past 100 degrees in many areas of the Midwest, it's important to understand what you can do to keep the children in your care safe. These resources have been hand-selected by West Bend's child care loss prevention specialists.
Vehicular Hyperthermia
On average, 38 children die each year after being left in vehicles by their parents or caregivers. This year alone, 21 children have lost their lives. Learn more about Vehicular Hyperthermia so you can protect the children in your care.
Heat Stroke and Heat Exhaustion
We also encourage you to read our Extreme Heat Preparedness Safety Guide to learn how to identify and treat heat stroke and other heat-related illnesses in children.

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2011-05-13T10:54:00.001-07:00

Have a boat? Motorcycle? Any other "good weather" toy? Have insurance? We can help! We have companies that specialize in insuring your "toys".

2011-04-12T08:53:00.001-07:00

Did you know that tornadoes are ranked on the Enhanced Fujita Scale from EF0 (weakest) to EF5 (strongest)? Secure major appliances with “L-brackets” to lessen the chance that they’ll shift or fly through the air during a tornado. Learn how to quickly disconnect breakers in the service box for your water, gas and electric. If there’s time before a storm, turn off these utilities. In case of a tornado, always make sure your insurance policy is up to date and provides enough coverage for your home and belongings.

2011-04-12T08:52:00.001-07:00

Tornado Watch means: Conditions are conducive to the development of tornadoes in and close to the watch area. Tornado Warning means: A tornado has actually been sighted or indicated on radar and is occurring or imminent in the warning area.

2011-04-12T08:50:00.001-07:00

Tornado season just began! Tornadoes are more likely to form from April through July. Tornado information follows.

2010-12-09T09:12:00.001-08:00

On December 9, the employee's at Nixon Insurance will be ringing the bells for the Salvation Army at Northwoods Mall, upper level, outside of Macy's. Stop by and make a donation to this worthy cause.

2010-10-19T08:06:00.001-07:00

Our web site is currently under construction. It had been infected recently. The fixed site should be back up shortly. We are sorry for any inconvenience you my experience. Thank you!

2010-08-16T08:54:00.001-07:00

If you are sending your child off to college, have you checked with your agent about coverage for their personal belongings, liability coverage, and automobile insurance? You may need to make some changes to your policies.

2010-06-18T06:56:00.001-07:00

Bradley University Golf Outing

2010-06-11T06:43:00.001-07:00

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5 Questions you should consider when finding an insurance agent

2010-05-25T06:52:00.000-07:00

How do you choose an insurance agent? Do you compare only price? Having an insurance agent that is available 24/7 something you need? When you are looking for an insurance agent here are some things you should consider.
1) Does the agent have any designations? Insurance agents attend seminars as a requirement of their insurance license. However, when an insurance agent has a designation, that means that agent has attended classes to increased their knowledge of the industry through education. They do not take classes just to satisfy their license requirement.
2) Does the agent have access to coverages that you need? Does this agent only sell auto insurance? Does this agent sell life and health insurance? Do you really want several different agents handling your insurance needs?
3) Is this agent a "captive" agent, one that only represents one company? Is he/she an independent agent, one that represents more than one company?
4) Does this agent give you access to your insurance policies and coverages 24/7? In today's society, having after hours access to your information might be important.
5) Does this agent take the time to develope a relationship with you, or does he/she just want to make the sale and move on to the next client?
A good insurance agent is once that will listen to your needs, ask questions about your assets, review your current coverages, and make suggestions about coverages that you need to protect those assets. Price is important, but should not be the only reason you purchase your insurance coverage from your agent. As the old saying goes, you get what you pay for.