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Maybe it's the freedom of the road, or the price of gas. Whatever the reason, motorcycles have never been more popular. With more motorcycles on the road today, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has reported an alarming increase in motorcycle crashes. A total of 5,172 motorcyclists died in crashes in 2017. Motorcycle deaths accounted for 14 percent of all motor vehicle crash deaths…

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Rollover accidents are some of the most deadly, as Kevin found out when he was coming home from a weekend at the lake. He veered off the road at one point, so he readjusted to stay in his lane, but he overcorrected. His Jeep rolled over several times and tragically, he did not survive.
What is a Rollover Accident?
A rollover accident is a type of car crash where the car falls onto its side or the roof. More than 10,000 lives…

At Shelter, we work hard to provide top-notch service. We believe our exceptional customer service is one of our greatest strengths, and now leading global market research company J.D. Power has announced that Shelter Insurance® ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction Among Auto Insurers in the Central Region" on their U.S. Auto Insurance study. This study asked customers to rate the overall satisfaction of their auto insurance…

First Bank of the Lake is well known as the best community bank at Lake of the Ozarks. We are centrally located by the outlet mall in Osage Beach.

Shelter Insurance® and its agents have a long history of supporting the communities we serve, and we have always encouraged community involvement. One way we do this is through our annual "Thankful for Our Communities" (T4OC) contest. This contest gives people a chance to spotlight their communities, and gives five winners the opportunity to make a large contribution to their favorite charity. Winners also receive a…

Driverless cars, or autonomous vehicles, will here sooner than most of us think. How well they work will depend a lot on safe connectivity, especially with future 5G networks: and who controls 5G could control the future of mobility in America.

You can stop leaks yourself-no experience necessary. We show you how to track down and fix the most common types of roof leaks. Most leaks take only minutes to repair.

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Tornadoes can happen in any state, but they tend to hit the Midwest harder than most, and it's usually in the spring. If you live in the Midwest, keep a close eye on the weather in the spring and listen to forecasts and severe weather alerts so you can take cover and stay safe.
What to Look For
Meteorologists do their best to predict severe weather before it strikes, but tornadoes sometimes happen suddenly. Some people ignore the warning sirens and don't…

Steve Russie, Director of Operations at Logic Quantum (Quantum Compliance), has strengthened Quantum’s data-driven services and its strategic partnership with Domo, provider of the leading cloud-based operating system for business, ... Read More

Tips on fishing for visible bass in the spring around the spawn.

As I worked on my expectations I kept coming back to tradition, in particular how much of a role tradition should have.

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What would you do if an October snow storm surprised your area and the weight of the snow caused a tree to fall on your roof? Or if lightning struck a tree and it fell on your roof? What if heavy winds during a thunderstorm sent a tree branch flying through the picture window in your living room? All of these scenarios may require action on your part to mitigate further damage, but you're concerned that if you move anything, your insurance…

There are many organizations working to close the gap, create more diversity and make careers in STEM available and obtainable to all. Learn about them here.

Hundreds of thousands of vehicles have been compromised by flooding due to Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma and are expected to be put on the used car market, here are a few tips on how you can spot a flood damaged vehicle.

Scenario #1: You keep your car in the garage at home, but at work there is no parking garage so you have to park outside. Sadly, a huge hail storm hits while you are at work one spring afternoon, and your car is covered in dents. No worries though—if you have comprehensive coverage, it will cover the repair cost minus your deductible
Scenario #2: You go out of town to visit a friend for the weekend, and you parked in front of her…

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Storms can catch you off guard, and if you're in your car when one strikes, you have to think fast! Would you know what to do if you are caught in a hailstorm, driving when a tornado is in the vicinity or run into a road that's flooded over?
Hail
Hail can be as small as a pea or as large as a baseball. If you are in your car during a hailstorm, you're probably concerned about damage to your car. To…

Back in the late 1960’s Jim and Beverly Smith moved from a small town in Indiana to the Lake of the Ozarks.

If you're claim free for a specified period of time, you may get a discount
Good students get discounts.
Safe drivers get discounts up to 20%.
If you have multiple types of policies with us in addition to your auto policy, you may be able to save up to 20%.
If you pay in full instead of monthly, you get up to a 10% discount.
If your home is new, you get a 40% discount for two years.
Got a smoke alarm? You…

Personal articles insurance from Shelter Insurance® can help you protect your prized possessions.

Docks, rocks, rips and bridges hold fish. Learn how to use them to your advantage and catch more fish.