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Does a New Roof Lower Homeowners Insurance in Oklahoma?
A new roof can change eligibility, options, and claim settlement in Oklahoma — not an automatic rate cut. Here's what usually changes.
Condo Insurance in Oklahoma: What the Association Policy Usually Leaves Out
An HO-6 condo policy fills gaps an association master policy often leaves — interiors, belongings, and loss assessment. Here's the plain Oklahoma map.
Cleveland County's FEMA File Isn't Just Tornadoes
OpenFEMA shows Cleveland County declared for wildfires, ice storms, and tornadoes recently. Here's what that mixed history means for coverage talks.
Commercial Property in Tornado Alley: Lessons from Moore 2013
The 2013 Moore EF-5 rewrote what Cleveland County business owners know about commercial property insurance. Here are the lessons that still apply.
Does Oklahoma Still Need Earthquake Insurance?
Oklahoma's quakes peaked at 903 magnitude-3.0+ events in 2015 and have fallen since. Is earthquake coverage still worth carrying? Here's how to decide.
Flood Insurance in Oklahoma: Who Actually Needs It?
Homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood — full stop. Here's how to tell whether your Oklahoma home actually needs a flood policy, in plain English.
Life Insurance for Oklahoma Families: A Plain-English Guide
How much life insurance does an Oklahoma family actually need? A plain-English walk through term vs. whole, coverage amounts, and getting it done.
Oklahoma Minimum Auto Coverage: Is 25/50/25 Enough?
Oklahoma's minimum auto liability is 25/50/25. Here's what those numbers cover, where they run out, and why higher limits cost less than you'd think.
Oklahoma Workers' Comp: What Every Employer Must Know
Oklahoma requires nearly every employer to carry workers' comp — and the penalty can hit $1,000 per day. Here's the plain-English rundown for local employers.
Renters Insurance in Norman: What 116,799 Cleveland County Households Should Know
Roughly a third of Cleveland County households rent. Here's what renters insurance covers, what it costs, and why your landlord's policy won't help you.
Starting a Business in Cleveland County: The Insurance Checklist
Launching a business in Norman or the OKC metro? Here's the insurance checklist — GL, property, commercial auto, workers' comp, and cyber — in plain English.
Tornado Season in Cleveland County: What Norman Homeowners Should Know
Cleveland County ranks 5th in Oklahoma for tornadoes since 1950. Here's what that history means for your Norman homeowners policy — before the sirens sound.
Wind/Hail Deductibles in Oklahoma: The Math Every Homeowner Should Do
Percentage wind/hail deductibles can mean thousands out of pocket after a storm. Here's how to run the math on your own Oklahoma homeowners policy.
The OIG Blog Archive
165 Articles & Newsletters, 2017–2026
The best protection starts with education — our monthly newsletter and coverage articles, going back to 2017.
2026 73 articles
- The $10,000 Insurance Audit Surprise: How Contractors Can Avoid It! 09/2026
- Is Your Auto Liability Limit High Enough for Today’s Accident Costs? 09/2026
- Is Your Commercial Building Insured for What It Would Cost to Rebuild Today? 09/2026
- Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value: One Insurance Detail That Can Cost You Thousands! 09/2026
- September Newsletter 09/2026
- September Newsletter Business Edition 09/2026
- Who Is Actually Covered to Drive Your Cars? 09/2026
- Your Business Is Growing But Has Your Insurance Grown With It? 09/2026
- August Newsletter 08/2026
- August Newsletter Business Edition 08/2026
- Could One Bad Accident Put Your Savings at Risk? 08/2026
- Your Business Changed This Year. Did Your Insurance Change With It? 08/2026
- Your College Student Has $10,000+ of Stuff. Is Any of It Insured? 08/2026
- Your College Student Calls at 11:30 PM: “Dad, My Car Won’t Start.” 08/2026
- Your Rental Property Burns. The Mortgage Payment Doesn’t Stop 08/2026
- Your $8,000 in Tools Are Stolen Tonight. What Will Your Insurance Actually Pay? 08/2026
- Certificates of Insurance: What They Do and Don’t Prove 07/2026
- Fireworks, BBQs, and Backyard Liability: Staying Safe This Summer 07/2026
- Hail Damage and Roof Claims: What Oklahoma Homeowners Should Expect 07/2026
- Insuring Seasonal or Part-Time Employees in Oklahoma 07/2026
- July Newsletter Business Edition 07/2026
- July Newsletter 07/2026
- Umbrella Policies: The Extra Layer of Liability Protection 07/2026
- Why Contractors Struggle to Get Coverage for Tract Housing Work 07/2026
- Hired & Non-Owned Auto: Why Every Business Should Have It 06/2026
- Is Your Commercial Property Properly Protected? 06/2026
- June Newsletter Business Edition 06/2026
- Umbrella Liability: Extra Protection for Growing Contractors 06/2026
- RV Insurance: Covering Your Home on Wheels This Summer 06/2026
- Rental Car Coverage: Do You Really Need the Insurance at the Counter? 06/2026
- Travel Coverage: How to Protect Your Belongings on Vacation 06/2026
- June Newsletter 06/2026
- Tools in Transit: Are They Covered in Your Truck? 05/2026
- May Newsletter Business Edition 05/2026
- The Difference Between Builders Risk and General Liability 05/2026
- Top 5 Insurance Mistakes Small Businesses Make 05/2026
- ATVs and Side-by-Sides: How to Properly Insure Your Off-Road Vehicles 05/2026
- May Newsletter 05/2026
- Motorcycle Insurance Basics: What Riders Need to Know in Oklahoma 05/2026
- Boat Insurance: Why Homeowners Coverage Doesn’t Always Protect Your Watercraft 05/2026
- April Newsletter Business Edition 04/2026
- Business Owners Policy (BOP): What’s Included and Who Needs One 04/2026
- Environmental & Pollution Liability: Do Contractors Need It? 04/2026
- Property Owners: How Vacancy Affects Insurance Coverage 04/2026
- April Newsletter 04/2026
- Roadside Assistance Coverage: Is It Worth It for Drivers? 04/2026
- Teen Drivers: How to Insure Them Without Breaking the Bank 04/2026
- Uninsured Drivers in Oklahoma: Why UM/UIM Coverage Is Essential 04/2026
- 3 Most Common Insurance Audit Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands 03/2026
- Fleet Management & Insurance: How to Lower Costs 03/2026
- March Newsletter Business Edition 03/2026
- Understanding Additional Insured Endorsements in Contracts 03/2026
- Why Should I Insure My Tools and Equipment? 03/2026
- How to Review and Update Your Coverage and Why We Send Out Those Bi-Annual and Annual Review Emails. 03/2026
- March Newsletter 03/2026
- Water Backup & Service Line Coverage The Hidden Gaps in Your Home Policy 03/2026
- What To Do Immediately After Storm Damage in Oklahoma 03/2026
- Why Property Valuations Matter: Avoiding Underinsurance and Co-Insurance Penalties 02/2026
- Business Interruption Insurance: Real-Life Examples in Oklahoma 02/2026
- February Newsletter Business Edition 02/2026
- February Newsletter 02/2026
- Life Insurance: It’s Not for You—It’s for the People You Love 02/2026
- Contractors: When Are You Liable for Subcontractors’ Work? 02/2026
- Liability Protection: Why Love Means Making Sure Your Family Is Covered 02/2026
- Insuring Jewelry and Gifts: Why Your Basic Homeowners Coverage May Not Be Enough 02/2026
- January Newsletter Business Edition 01/2026
- Insurance Resolutions: Top 5 Ways to Save on Coverage in 2026 01/2026
- Bonding Basics: Why Contractors May Need Bonds in Addition to Insurance 01/2026
- Workers’ Comp 101 for Oklahoma Small Businesses 01/2026
- Frozen Pipes and Water Damage — What’s Covered by Insurance 01/2026
- January Newsletter 01/2026
- Starting the New Year — Why a Policy Review Should Be on Your Resolution List 01/2026
- Winter Driving in Oklahoma — How to Stay Protected 01/2026
2025 35 articles
- End-of-Year Review: Business Changes to Tell Your Insurance Agent About 12/2025
- December Newsletter Business Edition 12/2025
- December Newsletter 12/2025
- Home Fire Safety: How Insurance Responds to Common Holiday Claims 12/2025
- Winter Risks: How Slip-and-Fall Claims Impact Your Business Insurance 12/2025
- Insuring Expensive Holiday Gifts: Jewelry, Electronics, and More 12/2025
- Year-End Insurance Review: Making Sure You’re Covered Going into the New Year 12/2025
- Understanding Umbrella Liability for Small Businesses 12/2025
- Cyber Risks for Small Businesses in Oklahoma 11/2025
- November Newsletter Business Edition 11/2025
- Why Should I Make My Tenants Carry Insurance? 11/2025
- Why Subcontractor Agreements Matter for Your Liability Insurance? 11/2025
- Does Auto Insurance Cover Personal Property in Your Car While Traveling? 11/2025
- November Newsletter 11/2025
- Traveling for the Holidays? What Your Auto Policy Does (and Doesn’t) Cover! 11/2025
- Why Liability Coverage Is the Most Overlooked but Most Important Protection 11/2025
- Auto Coverage for Deer Collisions: What Oklahomans Need to Know 10/2025
- Fall Storm Prep: Protecting Your Home from Wind and Hail 10/2025
- Fire Safety for Business Owners: Prevention & Insurance Gaps 10/2025
- October Newsletter Business Edition 10/2025
- October Newsletter 10/2025
- Protecting Your Tools & Equipment from Theft 10/2025
- Commercial Auto: What’s Really Covered vs. Personal Auto Policies 10/2025
- Home Inventory: Why Documenting Your Belongings Matters Before a Claim 10/2025
- Commercial Surety Bonds: A Simple Explanation 09/2025
- Commercial Property Co-Insurance in Oklahoma 09/2025
- Contractors: How to Avoid Costly Audit Surprises 08/2025
- Property Owners: What Co-Insurance Means and Why It Matters 08/2025
- September Newsletter Business Edition 08/2025
- Why Every Small Business Needs General Liability Insurance 08/2025
- Homeowners Insurance in Oklahoma — What’s Actually Covered (and What’s Not) 08/2025
- Why Renters Insurance is a Must in Oklahoma (Even if You Don’t Own a Home) 08/2025
- Why the Cheapest Auto Insurance May Cost You More in Oklahoma 08/2025
- September Newsletter 08/2025
- Is The Lowest Quote Always The Best One? 05/2025
2024 2 articles
2023 6 articles
2022 4 articles
2021 3 articles
2020 39 articles
- FAQ: Home Insurance Loss of Power 10/2020
- Homeowner Insurance Tree Damage Coverage 10/2020
- Oklahoma Business Relief Program 07/2020
- Drivers Seat June 2020 Part 2 06/2020
- Drivers Seat June 2020 06/2020
- Does Insurance Cover My Business For Civil Unrest Damage 06/2020
- MetLife Client Help 05/2020
- My Safeco Auto Refund 05/2020
- Extended to June 15: Billing leniency 05/2020
- My Progressive Auto Refund 05/2020
- Most Costly Mistake Parents Make 05/2020
- Mercury Premium Giveback May 8, 2020 05/2020
- Message from Mike Hunter 05/2020
- How We’re Helping Customers Through The Pandemic 04/2020
- Mercury Premium Giveback 04/2020
- Liberty Mutual Catastrophe Update 04/2020
- Coronavirus: What to Do if You’re Out of Work – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- Liberty Mutual Businessowners Policy (BOP) Refund 04/2020
- 25 Free Things to Do With Kids During the Coronavirus Quarantine – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- 4 Ways to Make Temporary Income During the Coronavirus – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- Don’t Fall Into the Coronavirus Shopping Frenzy – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- 5 Ways to Improve Your Financial Health – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- How To Manage Your Money During A Crisis – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- Helpful Hints For Working At Home 04/2020
- How To Track Your Stimulus Payment 04/2020
- Main Street America – Special Message From MSA CEO Chris Listau 04/2020
- Mercury Private Passenger Auto Giveback Program 04/2020
- Progressive Provides $1 Billion To Customers 04/2020
- ASI Is Here To Help On Covid-19 04/2020
- Encompass Is Here To Help On Covid-19 04/2020
- Foremost Is Here To Help On Covid-19 04/2020
- Liberty Mutual Is Here To Help On Covid-19 04/2020
- Main Street America Is Here To Help 04/2020
- Mercury Is Here To Help 04/2020
- Progressive Is Here To Help 04/2020
- Safeco Is Here To Help 04/2020
- The Hartford Is Here To Help 04/2020
- Travelers Announces Stay-at-Home Auto Premium Credit Program 04/2020
- Safeco Gives Money Back To Clients 04/2020
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