Team CTIA is thinking about you and your loved ones during this continued time of challenge in our world. We also hope that this email finds you well. By now, many of you know that auto insurance companies are also thinking about us and they know that we can all use some good news! That's why we're very thankful that our insurance company partners are taking unprecedented action by offering auto premium relief to our clients. You don't need to take any action, refunds will occur automatically after each relief plan is approved by the Washington...

 Great article on how to prepare for the upcoming weather. Prepare for Snow and Ice https://powerlines.seattle.gov/outage/snow-and-ice/

Happy New Year! 

 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CTIA!

 Conditions on the roads can be unpredictable this time of year. Maximize your safety by following these safe driving tips. Winter Driving Tips | NHTSA Are you and your vehicle ready for the cold, ice and snow? Know how to prepare for winter conditions and what to do as you drive on the road. https://www.nhtsa.gov/winter-driving-tips-2019-2020

Honoring all of those who have served our country. Our agency thanks you! 

Be very careful this Halloween, stay visible and stay safe!   It's Getting Riskier to Walk and Bike After Dark Just in time for Halloween: The last decade has seen a gruesome rise in nighttime traffic fatalities for walkers and bike riders, with no conclusive explanation. https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/its-getting-riskier-to-walk-and-bike-after-dark/ar-AAJDd9a?ocid=spartanntp

Distracted driving is the cause of more than half of teen crashes – many of them fatal. Understand what causes distracted driving and how to talk to your teen about it to keep them 100% focused while behind the wheel.    Distracted Driving, Teens, and What You Need to Know Distracted driving definition, examples, and stats. Teen distracted driving. How does distracted driving affect car insurance? What you need to know. https://www.thebalance.com/distracted-driving-teens-2645865

 Being the parent of a new teen driver is stressful! Here's a look at how teens drive today and the risks they face so you can promote safer driving habits with them. Facts + Statistics: Teen drivers | IIIMotor vehicle crashes are the leading cause of death among teens according to the Centers for Disease Control's Teen Driver Fact Sheet. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1,830 drivers between the ages of 15 to 20 died in motor vehicle crashes in 2017, down 4 percent from 1,916 in 2016.​ https://www.iii.org/f...

 If your home has a fireplace, autumn would be a great time to schedule an inspection and/or cleaning with a licensed professional! Learn more about chimney safety here. Chimney Safety Overview - Chimney Safety Institute of America (CSIA) Learn how to safely operate your chimney and fireplace, how chimney fires occur, and how to troubleshoot a non-working fireplace. https://www.csia.org/chimneysafety.html

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National Preparedness Month, is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. Check out the website for information and resources so you are "Prepared, Not Scared."  National Preparedness Month | Ready.gov National Preparedness Month, is recognized each September to promote family and community disaster and emergency planning now and throughout the year. https://www.ready.gov/september

 Close to 50% of those who rent don't have renters insurance, and it can cost as little as $10 - $15 per month. By the way, other than covering your personal property, it can also provide you with personal liability protection, loss of use, medical expenses for an injured guest, legal costs if you are sued and more. Call us!

 When you get around to selling or donating your car, don't forget to promptly record it with the Department of Licensing. In Washington, there's a small cost of $8.75 to record the transfer of ownership and it's well worth it. Not all new owners are quick to do their part in registering the vehicle in their name, so even if you're told that they'll take care of it right away, don't count on that! Receiving unpaid parking tickets and camera generated speeding infractions from a car that's no longer yours is a big headache to say the least....

 All motorcycle drivers must carry liability coverage according to Washington State insurance law. You can find out more at https://www.insurance.wa.gov/washington-states-mandatory-automotorcycle-insurance-law or just give us a call.

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 Before you consider renting out your home, reach out to fully understand the financial risks and take the proper precautions. Here's some general information to get you thinking: Peer-to-peer home rental | III Enter some description here... https://www.iii.org/article/peer-peer-home-rental

​Come enjoy the music and join in on the festivities at this year's Queen Anne Days! Be sure to visit Christopher in the Beer Wine and Cider Garden where he will be volunteering Friday night and all day Saturday. Queen Anne Days 2019 Queen Anne Days 2019 is July 12th and 13th. There are events for everyone starting at 7pm Friday until 9:30pm and again on Saturday from 11am until 9pm. Come celebrate the neighborhood! https://www.queenannedays.com

We are excited to announce the addition of Foremost Insurance Group to our offerings. As a specialty insurance company, Foremost serves our markets by providing insurance choices that may not be offered by other companies such as mobiles homes, vacant homes, seasonal homes, flood insurance, motorcycles, collectible autos, motor homes, travel trailers, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles, scooters, golf carts, boats, personal watercraft and more. Please give us a call or go to foremost.com to learn more!  About Foremost | Foremost Insurance Grou...