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Who is the better driver?

I am NOT starting a huge debate about who is the better driver, men or women, but.............. After 90 days of the Safeco demo driving app Peggy is the winner with $110 - that is $110 off her insurance EVERY year for...

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Does Santa need insurance?

- I hope Santa has good sleigh insurance! - How insurance nerds have fun around during the holidays. - #GingerbreadHouseAccident - #Auto/SleighBundle - #tornado - #SleighInsurance - #ClaytonHanley - #Peggy'...

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Wednesday Visitors

We were blessed with a morning visitor - Mrs. Ginny Allen and an afternoon visitor - Marshall. Hoping you know which is which.

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Let's play seek and find

- Have you ever Googled Clayton Hanley? - What is the average stars we have on our Google reviews? - What part of St. Louis are we located? - Click on the search link below to find out the answers https://www.google....

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How to Protect Your Classic Car

The collector car market evolves with each generation. While the Silent Generation started collecting cars, it was Baby Boomers who really got it rolling. They fell in love with the Chevrolet Bel Air, the Ford Mustang,...

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Can your family fit into a compact car?

Better contact your agent to find out what your rental coverage is in the event of a car accident. What is the difference between a $25 per day rental and $50 per day rental? - - - - $50 a day - - Hint - email your...

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User Based Insurance

33 days left on our driving apps and each one of us is going to save $$$ on our auto insurance. 57 days of driving so far and this is how we stand. Peggy - $110 savings driven 2226 miles w/21 mile commute Kristal - $106...

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Arctic Blast

Just insurance ladies having a 'blast' in the arctic blast. -

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Veteran Owned Small Business

We are a Veteran-Owned Small Business - Little surprised Google knew, but happy to be acknowledged. Thank you for your service 👏🛳⚓️ #VeteranRan #SmallBusiness #VeteranDay #NavyAlum - with Tim Mossinghoff at Clayton...

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Why You Might Want to Live Like a Minimalist

Decluttering is having a moment these days. Organizing guru Marie Kondo has her own show on Netflix, people everywhere are going through their things and asking, “Does this bring me joy?” and many are even exploring the...

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Happy 62nd Safeco Anniversary to us!!!!!

Clayton Hanley - started selling - Safeco Insurance - on 11/06/1957 - -

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It's Raining Savings!!!!!

It's raining money here at Clayton Hanley - or at least Peggy 'The Insurance Lady' thinks so as she is the $101. Our agents are testing the Safeco demo for User Based Insurance driving app and are having great results....

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James Allen, Clayton Hanley Insurance

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of long time Clayton Hanley Insurance owner Jim Allen. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to know Jim, have lost a dear friend and an inspiring mentor. He...

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What Car Drivers Need to Know about Motorcycles

Fall is here, and there are still plenty of motorcycles on the road. And the key word here is “see.” People driving cars and trucks often fail to notice the motorcyclists around them, partly because they’re not...

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Miss us?

I am sure you have really missed the Insurance Lady blog posts, but we have been really excited and busy around the office. We are buzzing!! Celebrating our newest addition to the Clayton Hanley Family Nicole Cox. Nicki...

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How to Ride Your Motorcycle Safely in a Group

Group riding is a favorite activity among many motorcycle riders. Whether you’re part of a riding club, a social event, a charity ride, or out for a leisurely cruise with friends, group riding can be a rewarding way to...

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Talk about hitting the ground running!

Talk about hit the ground running!!! After a beautiful week in Boulder Colorado doing the leap of a lifetime in the Colorado mountains, Peggy Manes has come back and is writing new customers like crazy. The interesting...

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CONTEST

Who doesn't like a contest? - Back to school time! How many crayons do you see? Head to our Facebook page 'like' our page, share our contest post and comment with your guess for a free gift card to a St. Louis...

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What's happening?

News brief. Discounts on car insuranceImportant birthday announcements ANDone weird fact about the Clayton Hanley agents

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Five Tips to (Finally) Get your Garage Organized

There’s perhaps no organizing task more daunting than the garage-it’s often the dumping ground for the stuff that has no other place in the house, or the things you don’t use but just can’t bring yourself to toss. How...

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The New and the Old

All kinds of stuff happening around Clayton Hanley in this lovely humid month of July. Peggy Manes and Tim Mossinghoff both turning 50 July 2019. We have celebrated more than 4 times with donuts, lunches, family...

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St Louis Blues

If you are from St Louis, or know someone from St. Louis you are aware that we are a very strong sports loving town. When the Cardinals or the Blues (used to be the Rams too) have a game we can fill a stadium on a...

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How to Make Your Family Vacation a Great One

Summer is here, which means it’s time to think about family vacations! (If you haven’t been thinking about them all year, that is.) The family part of family vacations, however, can make things a little complicated. You...

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Boating Season is Here – Are You Up to Speed on Safety?

With spring in full bloom and summer just on the horizon, prime boating season is upon us. And you might notice more people on the water than ever, because sales of recreational boats have been growing at a steady clip...

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Do Not Disturb

Distracted Driving is increasing, Help stop the madness! - - Peggy 'The Insurance Lady' took the plunge & set up her phone to stop all notifications while driving. - I noticed this week the number of car accidents...

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Three Ways to Lower Your Carbon Footprint

April 22 marked the 49th annual Earth Day, when more than 1 billion people in nearly 200 countries were expected to take part in what the Earth Day Network calls “the largest civic-focused day of action in the world.”...

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Pontoon

Pontoon Replacement Coverage – If a pontoon is punctured, creased, holed or dented, it will be replaced with a new pontoon. • Waiver of Depreciation – On protective covers, cushions, carpeting and upholstery. • Coverage...

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Texting

After a little hiccup with our agency's texting capabilities - we are back in action.We can only see them while at the office M-F 8:30 -4:30. We can receive send and receive photos, ID cards, messages etc. Woo Hoo - on...

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Easter Winner

Happy Easter Monday AND Happy Earth Day Recovering from the ham, mac & cheese, candy hangover? Ready to go outside and start your composting bin for 2019? Lent is now over - you can go back to eating sweets, fast...

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Windshield - Repair or Replace

Rock hits your windshield - what do you do next. You call your insurance company and ask them what to do, who can fix it etc. Here is a little guide to help. Is the windshield damage less than six inches long (about the...

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Opening Day for the St. Louis Cardinals

Fun Friday here at the officeAdams Smokehouse BBQ, Bud Light, Cracker Jacks, peanuts, popcorn and CHI family. Awesome Friday at the office

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Spring Cleaning Tips

Spring is a time for new beginnings, and cleaning and organization around the house are very popular this time of year. If you’re ready to tackle the monumental spring cleaning chore, read on for some helpful...

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Easter Season

The Insurance Lady is back! And she has a contest going right now to celebrate Easter. Keep reading. Where was I, you ask? Cuba! Yes, Cuba and the Bahamas. It was wonderful. What an incredible experience, was literally...

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What are you giving up for Lent?

Clayton Hanley is going public with their Lenten commitments so we can be held accountable. The winner(s) that holds out the whole 40 days gets a paid lunch by the office. Who do you think will win? Kristal

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How to save money on teenagers car insurance

How much is my insurance going to go up when I add my son? He is only 15 now and on his permit, but we are trying to budget. Or I am taking my daughter to her driver's test next week or the one that really makes us...

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Home Security Technology: Keeping you ahead of the burglars

Back in the early days of home security “systems,” around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire “door shakers”-night watchmen who would literally walk around and check doors to make sure they were...

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Blow up our email!!!

ATTENTION SAFECO CUSTOMERS.....YOU'RE WELCOME!! - We are excited to share the news Safeco Claims Free Cash Back program. Text or email to make sure you are in the Ultra or Superior Auto Package on your Safeco Policy...

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Insurance Commercials are getting better and better

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Looking at a new piece of jewelry? Make sure to look at your insurance, too

Whether it’s a gift from someone special or a gift to yourself, a new piece of jewelry can bring some sparkle to your life. However, many people who find themselves victimized by burglars—or a fire or some other...

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Common Questions

Jan 25th and 25 degrees outside. So ready for winter to be over. This week I took notice of the most common questions we receive from customers. My neighbor pays less for home insurance than I do, shouldn’t they all be...

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Insure your Pedigree dog!

Guess what I just found out Clayton Hanley can do....Insure Pedigree dogs! Yes. I was shocked. Rate is only $8 per $100 of coverage. $2,000 dog = $160 a year to insure. Who knew?! (full disclosure-Peggy's granddogs -...

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Itemized (schedule) or Group (unscheduled)?

Well hello to all my fans (Maura)Holidays are over and our phones started ringing again. Everyone is getting back to work and taking care of business. Take personal stock of high priced items you would really miss if...

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Is your home as efficient as it could be? An energy audit can tell you

Drafty windows. Leaky faucets. Dirty air filters. All are common issues in homes across the country, and they’re not just annoying-they also cost you money in decreased energy efficiency and higher bills. The U.S....

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Happy New Year!!!

2019 and time for a 1000 changes and resolutions. #1 Being - In 2019 I will save money and try to cut back on my bills. Call us, we can help, but only on insurance. Don't ask me how to save on your groceries, or how to...

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