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Cybersecurity Implications of AI: Protecting Your Business

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize industries, its integration into business operations has become almost inevitable. AI offers substantial benefits in efficiency, decision-making, and automation,...

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Choosing the Right Umbrella Insurance Policy: A Guide to Extra Liability Coverage

When it comes to personal insurance, most people are familiar with their auto, homeowners, or renters policies. However, fewer may be aware of umbrella insurance-a type of coverage that goes beyond the limits of your...

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When to Consider Commercial Umbrella Insurance

In the complex world of business operations, unforeseen events can lead to liabilities that exceed the limits of your existing insurance policies. This is where Commercial Umbrella Insurance comes into play, offering an...

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Essential Safety Gear for Motorcyclists: A Guide to Protection on the Road

Riding a motorcycle offers an unparalleled sense of freedom and excitement, but it also comes with its share of risks. To ensure safety on the road, it's crucial for motorcyclists to invest in proper safety gear. From...

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Protecting Data and Privacy for Remote Workers: Cybersecurity Tips and Best Practices

The shift towards remote work has introduced numerous benefits for businesses worldwide, including increased flexibility and reduced overhead costs. However, this shift also presents new challenges in data security and...

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Insurance Considerations for Newlyweds: Merging Policies and Coverage

Starting a new journey together as newlyweds is an exciting time filled with hopes, dreams, and plans for the future. Amidst the whirlwind of changes, it’s crucial not to overlook the practical aspects of merging your...

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How to Leverage Telematics to Improve Commercial Driver Safety

In the commercial auto industry, safety is paramount. Not only does it concern the well-being of drivers and the public, but it also significantly impacts operational costs and company reputation. With advancements in...

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Avoiding Common Home Insurance Claims During Renovations

Renovating your home can be an exciting journey, transforming your living space into the dream dwelling you've always wanted. However, amidst the excitement, it's crucial to undertake precautions to avoid common...

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Does Your Business Need Workers' Compensation Insurance?

Workers' compensation insurance is a fundamental aspect of running a business, providing vital protection for both employers and employees. This insurance covers medical costs, rehabilitation, and lost wages for...

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Essential Fire Safety Tips for Your Home

Taking care of fire safety at home is a key part of managing your household. Each year, fires in residential areas cause significant property damage. However, many of these incidents may be prevented with the right...

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Insurance Considerations for Home-Based Businesses

The rise of home-based businesses has been one of the most significant shifts in the modern work landscape. While operating a business from home offers convenience and flexibility, it also necessitates careful...

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Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe with Telematics

As parents, the safety of our teenage drivers is paramount. With road accidents constituting a significant risk for young drivers, leveraging technology to enhance their safety isn't just smart; it's essential....

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Why home and auto insurance rates are rising in 2022

Why home and auto insurance rates are rising in 2022Thanks to an unusual convergence of market trends, ushered in by the pandemic and other disruptive events, you may see a bigger change to the cost of your home and...

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Coats for Kids


WA Credit Score Ban

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Vamos Outdoors Project


Q1 2021 Referral Program


Q4 Presents to Lydia Place

The results are in for our Q4 Referral Program!! Thank you so much for your support in 2020, it meant the world to us that we could continue to work, stay healthy and give back to our community. THANK YOU!

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48 Coats to Community Clothesline

~Picture from 2018~ While we can’t get together like this right now, we are SO HAPPY to announce the results of our 3rd Quarter 2020 Referral Program Thanks to your referrals, we are able to donate 48 coats to Sumas...

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Q3 2020 Referrals


5 Weeks of Giving

A happy, healthy community is one that is invested in by its members. Thank you to everyone doing their part to support our neighbors in need, we see you and we want to help! - Each week for the next 5 weeks, we will be...

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Front Porch Food Drive


Futures NW

This is what a personal delivery looks like during the COVID-19 pandemic! We are so happy we were able to share the good news that we donated $500 to Futures NW because of our community's support and referrals. - Baby...

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Your Referral Helps Students!


Donate an Essentials Bag to The Lighthouse Mission with your Referral!


Our Agency Principal Doing What He Loves--Thank You Tony!

We've got to give props to our fearless leader, Tony Kelley and our friends at Whatcom County Fire District 14 and the DNR for fighting and containing the wildfire off Tilbury Rd last night! A little too close to home...

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Coats for Kids!

For each review, share and referral you send our way, Kelley Insurance is donating children's coats to the Sumas Community Clothesline in partnership with Operation Warm Coat! The final day to get your referral counted...

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34 Referrals means 34 Care Packages sent

Referral Program Update: 34 clients have referred friends, reviewed our agency on Google and/or shared our cause on Facebook and we are sending 34 Care Packages in their honor! - But the quarter isn't over yet... - For...

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2019 Customer Appreciation Event

Our Customer Appreciation party is tomorrow! - Lunch is on us, catered by - JT's Smokin' BBQ, Kurly's Kart and Kona Ice. - It's an open house so feel free to stop by anytime between 11am-1pm. - Should be a balmy 72...

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New Employee Highlight: Amy Steiner

Welcome, Amy! - I was born and raised in Whatcom County, growing up in Glacier. I graduated from Mt Baker High School in 1991. After earning my Medical Receptionist Certificate from Bellingham Technical College in 1996,...

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2nd Quarter Referral Program

For each referral you send our way, we are sending care packages to deployed Whatcom County soldiers through the Lynden VFW! - Last year, your referrals enabled us to donate - 46 packages of children's socks and...

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2019 Customer Appreciation Event

- We love our customers! Join us in Everson City Park for some fresh air, family games, and a delicious lunch on us. - Catered by JT's Smokin' BBQ, Kurly's Kart and Kona Ice We are able to accomplish so much in this...

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1st Quarter Referral of 2019

Help us plant more trees. Refer your friends and family for a free quote and we will add 2 trees.

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3rd Quarter Referral Program

Referral Program Progress Report We've got just over a month left in our 3rd quarter referral program and we already have 44 referrals! That's 44 smoke detectors or carbon monoxide detectors that will be donated to our...

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Protect Your Home From Wildfires

As we head into wildfire season, here are a few tips to help your family stay safe and keep your home protected. - A surprising fact: Wildfire can happen in almost every state While wildfire strikes more frequently in...

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New Employee: Kaitlin Jacobus

I am the newest member to Kelley Insurance, and I already love it here! I grew up in Bellingham and since I did not want to leave this beautiful area, I graduated from Western Washington University where I got my BA...

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Your Referrals Make a Difference!

Your referrals make a difference! We are proud to announce that thanks to your wonderful referrals in the 1st quarter of 2018, we were able to donate 46 packages of children's socks and underwear (the most needed items)...

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2018 Customer Appreciation

2018 Customer Appreciation

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2018 Lions Health Screening Unit

2018 Lions Health Screening Unit FREE screening checks on: diabetes, blood pressure, glaucoma, vision, and hearing May 5, 2018, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Everson Shopping Center For more information please contact Dave Brune...

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If you've got it, we protect it!

Motorcycle-Watercraft-RV-and more! Whether it’s escaping on your motorcycle, cruising in your boat or trekking cross-country in your RV, we can help protect whatever moves you. And since you’re already our customer, you...

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The Future of Customer Communication

The Future of Customer CommunicationHere at Kelley Insurance Agency we believe in making insurance easy for our customers. We are always looking for new ways to help our customers get what they need quickly, easily, and...

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Don't let the cold get to your pipes this winter.

Don't Let the Cold Get to Your Pipes This Winter It’s hard to think of a worse start to a winter day than turning on the faucet and ... nothing. Maybe there’s a trickle of water, but it’s clear you have a frozen pipe....

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Kelley Insurance Agency Recognized as Exemplary Employer

Kelley Insurance Agency was recently recognized as an Exemplary Employer from the Work Opportunities Program of Whatcom County! Work Opportunities is a local program that provides vocational services and job...

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Want a Safer Home? Consider these Inexpensive Fixes

Home improvement: It’s a never-ending process for many people, and for those of us who aren’t necessarily handy, it can be a hassle, too. But there are plenty of simple maintenance tasks and other improvements you can...

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Upcoming Events: June & July

For more information regarding these events, give us a call or email us at info [at] kelleyinsure [dot] com. Come along with us to support and enjoy our communities. Deming Logging Show June 10 & 11Kelley Insurance –...

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Avoiding distractions while driving could save your life!

You’ve seen them on the roads; you might even know a few of them. And you could be one yourself.Distracted drivers come in all shapes, sizes, ages and experience levels. Even if you’re not one today, you could become...

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What is an Umbrella Policy?

Umbrella insurance is a form of liability insurance that will supplement your basic liability policies, such as your auto, home or renters insurance. An umbrella liability policy covers a much higher limit and goes...

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There's Another Agent in the House

I am so excited to share with everyone that I am now a licensed Agent/Producer here at Kelley Insurance Agency! This is the start of my 2nd year here at Kelley and going on my 4th in the insurance industry. I look...

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Swing By Our Customer Appreciation Event!

It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s a hamster?? The Bellinghamster that is! That’s right folks-it’s that time of the year again. We would like to invite you to a grand slam of a time celebrating YOU...our MUCH appreciated...

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