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As a Northern Colorado resident, it's important to protect yourself, your family, and your assets from potential risks and uncertainties. There are several essential insurance policies that every Coloradoan should have to ensure they are covered in case of any accidents or incidents. Security Insurance Group, a local independent insurance agency, can help keep you prepared in case...

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Ahome is one of the biggest investments that you’ll make, so it goes without saying that you’re going to want to make sure that your insurance provides you with all of the coverage that you need to keep it protected. Security Insurance Group always puts the interest of our clients first, and we do so in a manner that allows for us to find new and innovative ways to get you the coverage that you want. In one of our past blogs, we touched on a...

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Whether it be your business or your family’s overall insurance plan, you want to make sure that the insurance agent that you choose to work with is someone that you can count on. At Security Insurance Group, you can count on finding a team of independent insurance agents that leave you feeling confident about the work that is being done and that at the end of the day, you are receiving the best coverage that is available to you.

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In our last blog post, we touched on how the warmer months of the year, June through September, are the time of the year where the most worker’s compensation claims are filed. As a small business, this type of claim towards your insurance can cost quite a bit and take a huge hit on your overall business. Rather than let that happen and find out the hard way, you can count on Security Insurance Group to provide you with the high-quality...

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Summer is a beautiful time to enjoy warm weather, outdoor activities, and just a little extra relaxation on the weekends. For most, this is a time where you can count to spend a majority of your time in the backyard, out by the lake or just relax with family, but as a business owner, there are plenty of things that you have to worry about, including the claims that could be made in this time. At Security Insurance Group, we wanted to touch on...

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The housing market in Northern Colorado, and Colorado in general, is booming. In Fort Collins, houses are barely staying on the market for a week, which shows just how competitive it is when it comes to owning the home of your dreams. If you have been scanning the market for the perfect house, then you’ve likely been stressing about what you need to have in line so that you’re not too slow when the perfect deal, on your ideal home, finally...

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While school isn’t out for summer quite yet, the temperatures are definitely starting to warm up, and are beginning to tease us with sunny days and clear nights. The more frequently these days happen, the more common it is to start thinking about all of the adventures that you’re going to be going on this summer and the toys you’ll get to wash the dust off of and use. Security Insurance Group is equally ready to get out there and enjoy some...

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This is the last post of our three-segment series that covers all of the types of insurance that small business owners, and corporate business owners alike, should make sure to have in place. At Security Insurance Group, we understand that risk is a part of owning any business, but one of the tools that you are able to take advantage of is insurance, and we are the company that can provide you with that security.

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Welcome back to the Security Insurance Group blog. Our post today is dedicated to providing you with further information on what types of insurance policies all small businesses should have. If you’re just joining us, then make sure to check out our last blog post, where we started the discussion on insurance types that you should definitely be looking into. As a small business owner, risk is sometimes the only thing that you know, but that...

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Opening your own business is something that requires time and effort, so it shouldn’t be treated as something light. With this responsibility comes the chances of risk, damage, and failure, so it makes sense that you’d want to be prepared for any situation that could come up. That’s where insurance comes in. At Security Insurance Group, we specialize in business insurance for a variety of small businesses throughout Fort Collins, and we’d...

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In our last blog post, we touched on a few of the traits that you’re going to want to have an insurance agent, especially one that you’re going to trust with your small business insurance. These individuals are the people that are going to dictate what is worthy of covering in your business, so it’s a good thing to be fully aware of what traits make for a strong insurance agent and when you’re likely to have a bad experience. At Security...

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Insurance isn’t something that you should ever take lightly. While it is a proactive step to take, there is so much that goes into the process and protection of your insurance policy that it shouldn’t be a procedure that you trust with just anybody. At Security Insurance Group, we know that it takes a specific type of person to find the right insurance for our customers, which is why we’ve hand-selected each and every member of our team. In...

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There are things that we all must do to make it as a grown up in the world. The term ‘adulting’ has come to encompass these sometimes onerous tasks. It means everything from going to bed early on a work night to setting up auto pay on your bills so you know they’ll always be paid on time. Another task that counts as top-level adulting is getting a life insurance policy. When you need to buy life insurance for the first time, call the...

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Security Insurance Group is not your average insurance company. No, we are an independent insurance group. This means we are staffed by independent insurance agents. This, in turn, means that we are not beholden to the big insurance companies. Instead, we work for you. We don’t try to sell you the coverage you don’t need. Our business turns on customer satisfaction, and we focus on our customers’ needs, not the needs of the big insurance...

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In our last blog post we touched on the importance of knowing what types of things could factor into your deductible. From the amount of time that you spend driving to what a realistic budget looks like for you, there are quite a few things that could affect what amount of money you feel comfortable spending before receiving any help from your insurance company.

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In our last blog post, we covered a few of the things that you should be considering when you are in the process of shopping around for insurance companies, but also when you’re trying to find the right coverage for you and any other drivers that will be on your insurance. One of the factors that we really want to go into more depth with is the choice that you have with your deductible.

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Insurance is one of those things that needs to be the right fit for you, but sometimes finding the right coverage can be intimidating. It’s in these times that people wind up paying more than they need to or wind up in a bad situation without the right amount of coverage. At Security Insurance Group in Fort Collins, we do everything that we can to ensure that our customers have the most suitable auto insurance policy.

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Security Insurance Group offers insurance for all aspects of your life. We can help you protect your home, your car, your business, and even your professional standing. Our coverage can cover you from the time you get up in the morning, through your work day, throughout your career, and as you travel from spot to spot to live your life. If you are in a profession that requires liability insurance, you may also need to look into errors and...

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Your home is your castle, and, of course, you want it to be as safe as a medieval keep with a deep moat. Alas, modern homes do not have fortified walls and moats to keep invaders from entering. Instead, we have to depend on window locks, deadbolts, security systems and dogs. One of the best things you can do to protect yourself from crime is good homeowners insurance against theft, damage, and vandalism. Security Insurance Group is a company...

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In our last blog, we began a conversation about driving safely in the coming months. As thedays get shorter and the nights get longer, we will spend more time behind the wheel in the dark. This can bring us in close proximity with wildlife. To learn more about driving in high wildlife areas, keep reading.

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Security Insurance Group serves Northern Colorado, providing homeowners and auto insurance, farm and ranch insurance, and even business insurance. We are an agency staffed by independent insurance agents who work for you. We are highly trained and well-versed in policies from many major insurance carriers and this works for you, the customer, because we can find the company and the policy that perfectly matches your unique needs.

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In our last blog, we started covering some common misconceptions about life insurance, and we will cover a few more this week. We covered the misconceptions about the cost, who needs life insurance, and if you need coverage beyond what a job may offer you. If you have not already read last week’s blog, we encourage you to do so to expand your understanding of life insurance. Security Insurance Group offers life insurance, and just about every...

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In recent blogs, we’ve been covering some common misunderstandings about life insurance. This week, we’ll look at two types of insurance and explain the differences. When you are shopping for life insurance in Fort Collins, be sure to call Security Insurance Group and speak to an independent agent.

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Life Insurance is squarely in the adult world but there seems to be an aura of mystery about the details that only the initiated are privy to. No one tells you about it in high school, you don’t get a pamphlet on it with your diploma or marriage certificate and it really shouldn’t be the kind of thing you learn about from your mistakes. To get some clarity on some common misunderstanding about life insurance, keep reading.

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When our independent insurance agents in Northern Colorado are speaking to current or prospective auto insurance clients, we are often asked to clarify the difference between collision and comprehensive insurance coverage and whether they are necessary for every driver to have as part of their auto insurance policy. To learn more about these types of coverage, keep reading.

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When you are shopping for auto insurance in Northern Colorado, you want to find a company that is staffed with insurance agents who really know insurance, not just who know how to sell you a product. When you call an insurance agency directly, you’ll most likely be put through to a salesperson whose job it is to sell you the most expensive policy. A policy puts the company in the least danger of having to pay out a claim. Security Insurance...

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So you have finally done it. You came up with a fantastic idea, you planned, you saved, you cried a little bit, and then it finally happened; you own your own business. What a super exciting time! Now the panic is starting to set in. You are feeling the effects of what you have just done. It’s a little bit scary, and you are feeling very overwhelmed. Now, what do you do? Don’t worry, Security Insurance group can help with the next step.

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So you’re a small business owner, and you are required to carry insurance. Or you’re thinking of opening a small business, and while you’re ecstatic about running your actual company, you’re feeling your eyes glaze over when it comes to the thought that your business is going to need insurance. It can feel like a dreaded task, an unpleasant reality of the world we live in, and it’s sometimes easy to lose sight of why insurance exists and why...

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"How good is your memory?” one farmer said to his neighbor after a recent hail storm that hit Weld county.

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Emily was proud of herself for finding a used car that she could pay cash for. This was her first car and her first experience signing up for auto insurance. She had carefully looked at all the options for a vehicle and selected a car with great fuel economy. It was really important to her not to overspend on a vehicle, so as to not be too stretched thin on her other bills.

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As a business owner or entrepreneur, you need to know that your business is covered sufficiently, not only with the right levels of coverage, but also with the right types of insurance. Security Insurance Group offers several different types of business insurance, and you need to know which types are right for you and when you need to be covered by them.

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Do you have sufficient homeowners insurance? This is a question every homeowner should ask themselves once a year.

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When you first move into a new apartment or rental house, you may hear the term renters insurance,or maybe your parent is insisting you get it but you don’t know a thing about it. Well, you are in luck! Security Insurance Group can help! We are not an insurance company per se, but instead a company staffed by independent insurance agents.

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Are you looking at buying your first condo and have questions about how insurance on a condo differs from a free-standing home insurance policy? With the proliferation of condos construction in Northern Colorado, we are getting more and more questions about condo insurance. This blog series blog will serve as an introduction to this topic.

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Security Insurance Group in Greely serves all of Northern Colorado including Fort Collins, Loveland and Windsor. We are staffed by independent insurance agents, so our agents will find you the best policy out there to meet your needs. We know the companies and the numerous policies and can find the perfect one for your needs. When you are looking at purchasing homeowners insurance for a condo unit, there are some basic terms to learn in order...

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Security Insurance Group serves Northern Colorado, providing homeowners insurance, life insurance, auto insurance and more. You may be thinking,” Security Insurance Group? I’ve never seen a TV commercial for the Or maybe, “I don’t know their funny mascot, I shouldn’t use them!” Well, there is a reason you don’t know us, it’s because we are not an insurance company. Instead, we are staffed by highly trained, and highly qualified independent...

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When you are looking at getting car insurance for the first time or are shopping for a new policy, come to Security Insurance Group, and we’ll help you get the perfect insurance for your needs and budget. We are an independent agency serving Fort Collins, Loveland Windsor and the entire Northern Colorado area from our base in Greeley.

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In our last blog, we began talking about auto insurance and how an independent agent at Security Insurance Group can help find a policy that fits your needs exactly. In this week’s blog, we are going to cover the different choices you will have when choosing an auto insurance policy.

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Auto insurance is mandatory in Colorado. If you get pulled over and are found to be uninsured, you will be fined $500 and get four points on your driving record. Your license will also be suspended until you provide proof of insurance. The second time you get pulled over for lack of proof, the fine increases to $1,000 and your license will be suspended for four months. After that, fines and suspensions get even steeper, and can include many...

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Many young adults don’t get life insurance when they should. If this applies to you, we would like to tell you some reasons you should get life insurance. maybe you think you think you don’t need life insurance because you are young and healthy, or because your spouse works and would be able to pay the bills if anything happened to you. But these reasons don’t cover all the reasons in favor of getting insurance.

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Security Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency. We work for you, not the big insurance agencies to get you just the right policy for car insurance, life insurance, business insurance and homeowners insurance.

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Anew verb has increased in popularity recently, ok, it isn’t a real word yet, but who knows, maybe Merriam-Webster will include it next year. The word is adulting. It means doing the things that have to be done in life, especially when you are grown person responsible for things you previously depended on your parents or other grown-ups to do. Adulting means doing things like paying the bills, paying your rent, car registration, filing your...

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Security Insurance group in Greeley is staffed by independent agents who offer auto insurance, home insurance, business insurance, and farm & ranch insurance to the people of Northern Colorado. There are many people who don’t remember the days when insurance was available only through insurance agents. Nowadays people are somewhat used to dealing directly with insurance companies but that doesn’t mean they are getting a better deal than...

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We’ve been discussing what riders are, what they offer you and how an independent insurance agent is best positioned to help you get the best insurance coverage. We are Security Insurance Group, based in Greeley, CO and serving the Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor areas.

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When you talk to an independent insurance agent from Security Insurance Group they will ask you questions to get to know your insurance needs. On of the things they will be asking about and listening for is if you need an insurance rider. This week’s blog will look at what a rider is and when you might need one.

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Fort Collins is one of the hottest spots in the country for small businesses and we’ve got you covered! Security Insurance Group is staffed by independent insurance agents who can navigate the bureaucracy of insurance policies for you. We know the companies and we know the policies. A big part of our job is to get to know you too, so we can best match a policy to your particular needs to best match your needs to a policy and to add riders...

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Security Insurance Group is staffed by independent insurance agents and serves the Fort Collins area providing auto, homeowners and business insurance. Today’s blog will cover auto insurance. When you are looking to insure your car there are several things to take into account. The first one is your driving record.

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Security Insurance Group is a group of independent insurance serving the Fort Collins area with the highest level of customer service. You may ask yourself the advantages of using a so-called middleman when dealing with insurance companies when, today, you can hop on the internet and find yourself a deal. You may get a deal or at least think you’ve found a deal, but an insurance agency is basically out for themselves. We, as independent...

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Security Insurance Group is staffed by independent insurance agents who provide personalized service for homeowners insurance, car insurance, business insurance and farm and ranch insurance. We’ve got every aspect of your life covered and because we work for you, not the big insurance companies, we can find you just the right policy. We will match your particular needs with a policy and try to get any discounts we can. We’ve come up with a...

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Security Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency. We work for you, not the big insurance agencies to get you just the right policy for car insurance, life insurance, business insurance and homeowners insurance.

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Security Insurance Group is staffed by independent insurance agents who work for you, the customer, not the big insurance companies. We know the companies and the policies inside and out, and we will find the policy that is a perfect fit for you. No matter what you are buying, basic knowledge can help you make an informed decision. We’ve listed some basics of car insurance to get you started.

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In our last blog, we spoke about a few common Fort Collins life insurance myths. At Security Insurance Group, we want to make sure that you know the truth and the real facts when it comes to life insurance. Today we’re covering a few more life insurance myths to shine light on the truth once and for all.

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Life insurance in Fort Collins is not a simple product that you can just go to the store and buy. Today at Security Insurance Group, we’re going to briefly talk about the top misconceptions surrounding life insurance and the realities they distort.

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Running your farm or ranch like a business can make the difference between a successful enterprise and one that struggles and bring you more stress than satisfaction. When running a farm or ranch, insurance is part of your risk management plan. There will always be risks in farming. Modern technology and farming practices have increased yields and reduced risks, but I don’t know any farmers or ranchers who don’t, at some level, enjoy the...

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If you’ve got a farm, it may be very well true that your livestock represents a large portion of you and your family’s livelihood. Here at Security Insurance Group, we can help you insure your very important and often unpredictable part of your farm or ranch. All of your livestock, whether it be cattle, sheep, bison, hogs, or more, can be covered under our Fort Collins farm insurance policies in different ways.

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Security Insurance Group is staffed by independent insurance agents. We serve the Fort Collins, Loveland, and Windsor area.Using an independent insurance agent benefits you because we don’t work for the large insurance companies: we work for you. We can match a policy to your exact needs. We provide expert advice about car, life, business, and farm insurance.

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Security Insurance Group serves the Fort Collins area, providing life insurance, car insurance, and business/farm insurance. Let us match a policy to your needs!

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Security Insurance Group is an independent insurance agency serving northern Colorado. We serve Fort Collins, Loveland, Windsor, and surrounding areas.

Riddle: Name something you have to have but never want to use?

Answer: Auto insurance!

Yeah, we know that’s a terrible joke, but it is true!

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Security Insurance Group is an independent insurance company serving the Fort Collins area. We are highly-trained specialists. We know the insurance companies we work with and know the available policies. We put this knowledge to use by precisely matching policy-holders with the right policies. We handle homeowners insurance, car insurance, business insurance and agricultural insurance.

The last thing you want to go through is serious...

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Fort Collins consistently rates as one of the best places in the country to live and recently a surge in the price of housing makes your home here all the more valuable. Here in Fort Collins your home is still a great way to invest your money. With home owning comes homeowners insurance.

If you are a first-time homeowner, there is a lot to learn and if you have been down this road before you may still need help to navigate the waters of...

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Every entrepreneur knows that risk is inherent to running a business. But there are ways to minimize your risk and one way is to have business insurance. Security Insurance Group is staffed by expert, highly trained independent insurance agents who can match your business insurance needs with the right policy to minimize your risks. Not just any business insurance will do. You need just the right policy that covers all your possible risks...

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Security Insurance Group is located in Northern Colorado and helps connect individuals and families with large life insurance carriers. We give you the personal attention you need to feel you are getting the right policy, and we will get to know you so that we can match you with just the right policy. Growing older brings many rites of passage, getting married and having kids are two such events that change your life and your outlook. You...

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