Keller-Brown Insurance Services
9 S Main St, PO Box 215
Shrewsbury, PA 17361
Phone:  (717) 235-6891(717) 235-6891
Toll Free: (800) 785-7461(800) 785-7461

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Informative articles on insurance, safety and risk for you, your family or your business. Each article includes a link for you to share with anyone who may benefit.

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Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020

When you think of the holiday season, what comes to mind? We think of hot cocoa, snowmen, time with family, and of course, gifts! Giving gifts is one of the most rewarding parts of the holidays, but can come with a fairly hefty price tag. If you're planning to gift yourself or someone in your home jewelry, firearms, fine art, antiques, fur, or anything that holds a substantial value, you should consider scheduling personal property coverage.

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Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020

A used car can be a great investment and often makes much more sense than buying new. But one major downside is that you don't always know what you're getting. With just a little bit of knowledge, however, you can become a confident used car consumer.
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Wed, Dec 2nd, 2020

If a COVID exposure enters your business, immediate action is needed.One of the first things you'll need to do is disinfect.But, who do you call and who can you trust?In this month's Client Spotlight, Sarah Brown interviews Dutch and Judy Myers, owners of Absolutely Clean, Inc., a local janitorial business that has been busy disinfecting buildings of local organizations since March 2020.

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Wed, Nov 25th, 2020

The holidays are fraught this year. We miss our families and we want to see them. Here are some things you can do to stay on the sane side of family gatherings during a global pandemic.
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Wed, Nov 18th, 2020

It's safe to say that, at this point, everyone around the globe is tired of the pandemic. So much so that there's now an official name for it: pandemic fatigue. Unfortunately, the end of this difficult episode unknown, which means we're going to have to live with the constraints of pandemic life and all of its negative impacts for much longer than we would like.
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Wed, Nov 11th, 2020

Working virtually has become the norm, but that doesn't mean it's gotten easier. Many of us are still struggling to be productive, take time for ourselves, help our kids with online school, and make sure our pets don't crash our work Zoom meetings. So how do you make the most of your day when there seem to be so many things working against you?
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Thu, Nov 5th, 2020

Before March of 2020, the commercial real estate (CRE) market was in a strong position.Since the second week of March, when COVID-19 was declared a pandemic spreading quickly around the globe, the CRE industry was affected immediately.Trade activities and businesses were shut down. During the subsequent months, many businesses have discovered how to make remote working more viable. In fact, they have announced that work-at-home models will continue into the future, even after a vaccine is introduced. This new possibility is causing a decline in CRE leasing volume. Tenants are not renewing leases and eliminating or greatly reducing office space that once housed workers who collaborated in person. The evolving economic situation has had a significant influence on commercial property owners and how property insurance responds to the resulting vacancies.

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Wed, Nov 4th, 2020

For small business owners, hiring and managing employees can be a rewarding but stressful part of the job. During uncertain times, maybe you need extra help but are thinking twice about committing to an official employee. So when should you hire, and when might an independent contractor or outsourcing company be a better fit? Here are some tips to guide that decision.
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Sun, Nov 1st, 2020

Wildlife & Car CollisionsThe Federal Highway Administration database claims that the total number of reported collisions in the U.S. are around 300,000 per year, with many more going unreported for various reasons. Colliding with an animal is a traumatizing experience for all involved, and it's important that every driver knows what to do when it does. Here are some tips to avoid hitting animals in the first place, and how you should handle it if you do.

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Fri, Oct 30th, 2020

It's currently open enrollment for Medicare (October 15 - December 7), so we wanted to talk about Medicare and Medicare Supplement (Medigap) policies. You're probably familiar with Medicare, or perhaps are enrolled in it, but the same may not be true for Medigap. If you're considering retirement, approaching 65 years of age, or are currently enrolled in Medicare, you should keep on reading because I will be revealing some ways to save.

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