October means fall is among us – Get out those boots, scarves and pumpkin spice lattes to head on over to the apple orchard and pick up some pumpkins on your way home. But fall isn’t just about the funny Halloween costumes or the cute...
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) announced their theme for fire safety this year as, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware – fire can happen anywhere.” Did you know that cooking is the third leading cause of fire deaths in the U.S.? Or that each year, more...
Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women, but that doesn’t mean women can’t take charge of their health. Breast exams are extremely useful in detecting cancer...
This October, we celebrate National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Every day, more than 1 million people become victims of cybercrime. Cyber criminals look for the weak spots and then attack, no matter how large or small the organization. According to the Identity Theft Resource Center, data...
Hurricane Florence has left more than 740,000 people without power in North and South Carolina and leaving homeowners in a tizzy as they are filing insurance claims. Typically, hurricane deductibles are a set percentage of the total insured value of the home. In North Carolina, most...
Shepherd Insurance is honored to announce our most recent industry achievement placing as one of the Top Insurance Workplaces by Insurance Business America. Shepherd achieved an average satisfaction rating of 80% or greater from employees. Insurance Business America states, “A top workplace can encompass many...
Shepherd won The Independent Insurance Agents of Indiana's 2017 Agency of the year award. This is the second time Shepherd has won this award in the last four years. To see our recognition in the FOCUS magazine for Trusted Choice, click the "Full Article" link...
As companies become more and more digital it is important to make sure that you are taking the steps to keep your network secure. Below are some tips and information to consider: What is a Data Breach? A data breach can come in a number of forms,...
Many insurance agents are in the business of developing relationships with their clients and with other businesses as a complement to their own personal lives. For instance, we at Shepherd Insurance pride ourselves on the practice of doing business with clients that do business with us. We...
Have you ever had a home loss that resulted in a claim? It’s not the most fun or convenient situation to find yourself in but it’s something might be minimized with a bit of preventive measure. For instance, years ago we had a heavy rain similar...