Barnett Insurance Agency

03/28/2024

No longer an A-rated company.

AM Best has knocked down the insurer's Financial Strength Rating due to "weak" balance sheet strength

05/05/2023

05/02/2023

Don’t forget!!!!

PSA:
If you get a new roof on your house, you need to let your insurance agent know so they can update the roof year on your policy. Doing this saves you MONEY on your policy premium!

05/02/2023

PSA:
If you get a new roof on your house, you need to let your insurance agent know so they can update the roof year on your policy. Doing this saves you MONEY on your policy premium!

02/22/2023

KIA and HYUNDAI VEHILCE OWNERS

In mid-2022, Hyundai and Kia were subject to a social media trend that promoted a “car hack” where users could start these vehicles without using keys. Widespread knowledge of this software flaw resulted in an increased number of thefts impacting vehicles built between 2010 and 2021.

Hyundai and Kia have both recently announced they will be offering a free Anti-Theft software upgrade in response to the increasing thefts.

How many vehicles are Impacted?

• Approximately 3.8 million Hyundai vehicles and 4.5 million KIA cars

When will the free software upgrade be made available by Hyundai and KIA?

• HYUNDAI’s upgrade became available beginning on February 14, 2023. For more information on impacted and eligible vehicles, please visit Hyundai’s consumer site specifically for this issue at: https://www.hyundaiantitheft.com/

• KIA has not yet announced a specific date for availability of the upgrade but did mention they will be rolling out its free software update in a phased approach beginning later this month, with ensuing phases throughout the next several months.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has also provided toll free numbers for both Hyundai and KIA as another means for impacted vehicle owners to obtain information on the free update: (Hyundai: 800-633-5151) and (KIA: 800-333-4542).

We appreciate your immediate attention to this matter and proactively making your customers aware of this important software upgrade.

The anti-theft software upgrade will be launched as a service campaign for a total of almost 4 million vehicles, beginning on February 14.

12/20/2022

Preparing Your Home for a Freeze

Inside
Open the cabinets under the sinks in your kitchen and bathrooms to allow heated air to circulate around the water pipes.
Set your thermostat at a minimum of 55 degrees, especially when you are gone for the day or away for a long time. 68 degrees is ideal for energy conservation.
Let indoor faucets drip, but do not run a heavy stream of water (remember, it only takes a small drip).
Outside
Protect faucets, outdoor pipes, and pipes in unheated areas with pipe insulation. In a pinch, wrapping them with rags, newspapers, trash bags, plastic foam or even bubble wrap can add needed protection.
Cover any vents around your home’s foundation.
Drain water hoses and store them in a garage or shed.
Drain irrigation water supply lines.
Protect outdoor electrical pumps.
Make sure you know where your main water shut-off valve is. Most homes have a master valve or a main water shut-off that will allow you to turn off all the water coming into the house.
If you suspect you have a leak, turn the water off at the main shut-off valve.
If you drain your pipes, do not forget to turn off the power to your water heater if it is electric and turn of the gas supply line the water heater if it is a gas appliance.

07/18/2022

Power is out. Working remotely today.

06/29/2022

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02/05/2022

One-pot meals are popular—they're family-friendly, easy to prep and clean up, and absolutely delicious. Did you know that they can be healthy, too? Here are some of our favorite recipes.

An easy route to sensible, good-for-you meals is to make dinner in just one pot. Here are some of our favorite recipes.

02/04/2022

The year 2021 was marked by extremes across the U.S., including exceptional warmth, devastating severe weather, and the second-highest number of billion-dollar weather and climate disasters on record. Read the full article to learn more.

Nation struck with 20 separate billion-dollar disasters in 2021