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Harris Insurance Agency, Inc. Harlan County's largest and oldest independent insurance agency.

Harris Insurance Agency proudly serves insurance solutions to Southeastern Kentucky and Northeast Tennessee clients from our offices in Harlan and Johnson City. For more than 85 years, we've been grateful to have the opportunity to protect the local individuals and businesses of our community with quality insurance solutions, trusted advice, and unmatched service.

After-school activities can be a rush of spending time with friends, attending clubs or sports, and students making thei...
09/15/2026

After-school activities can be a rush of spending time with friends, attending clubs or sports, and students making their way home. Reviewing a few key safety tips before your students leave school can help keep them safe and everyone on the same page.

🔵Set up a check-in routine, so your children contact you as soon as they arrive home. A family locator app or a GPS tracker on their backpack can also give you real-time peace of mind on their route home.

🔵If your child will be home alone, establish clear rules about locking the door, who is allowed to visit, and what to do if someone unexpected shows up.

🔵Talk through internet safety with your child, reminding them never to share personal information, including their name, address, or school, with anyone online.

🔵Make sure your child knows what to do in an emergency. That means knowing where to shelter during severe weather, where to meet outside in the event of a fire, and who to call if they need immediate help.

🔵If your child walks or bikes home, review the route together and make sure they know to avoid shortcuts through unfamiliar or secluded areas and to never accept a ride from someone they do not know.

We hope you find these after-school safety tips helpful for you and your student this school year.

As a reminder, if you need anything this school year, do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are here to support you.

The transition into fall is the ideal window to take stock of your home and address small issues before they become expe...
09/15/2026

The transition into fall is the ideal window to take stock of your home and address small issues before they become expensive ones. A few hours of attention now can prevent thousands of dollars in damage later. Swipe for a few key areas to focus on.

We hope you found this seasonal checklist helpful! If you would like to get recommendations for trusted, local providers that can be of assistance, please feel free to reach out. And as always, if you have any questions or any other needs our team can assist you with, just give the office a call. We are here to help.

Twenty-five years ago, the world changed, and the courage, resilience, and unity that followed reminded us of what we ar...
09/11/2026

Twenty-five years ago, the world changed, and the courage, resilience, and unity that followed reminded us of what we are capable of in our darkest moments.

On Patriot Day, we pause to honor the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to pay tribute to the first responders, volunteers, and everyday individuals who showed extraordinary strength when it mattered most.

We remember. We honor. We will never forget.

This Life Insurance Awareness Month, we want to highlight an unfortunate reality: too few Americans have adequate life i...
09/08/2026

This Life Insurance Awareness Month, we want to highlight an unfortunate reality: too few Americans have adequate life insurance. The good news is that there are several simple steps you can take to better protect your family’s future.

Swipe for key statistics and steps to consider. As always, we are here to help ensure you have the right life insurance protection. Reach out today for assistance with any of the steps we’ve recommended or to further explore coverage for your family.

Back-to-school season presents a good opportunity to ensure your kids are equipped with the habits and knowledge to stay...
09/08/2026

Back-to-school season presents a good opportunity to ensure your kids are equipped with the habits and knowledge to stay safe throughout the school day. Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind:

🔵Make sure your children know their full names, your phone number, home addresses, and how to reach a trusted adult. A laminated safety card kept in their backpack with this info, plus any medical conditions, can be a good addition.

🔵Teach and reinforce proper hand-washing, and remind them not to share food or drink. These simple habits go a long way toward keeping illnesses from spreading through the classroom.

🔵A backpack should weigh no more than 15% of your child's body weight, and both straps should always be used to evenly distribute the load on your child’s back. An overstuffed bag can cause real strain over time.

🔵Talk with your child about bullying — how to recognize it, how to report it, and who their designated trusted adult at school is if they ever feel unsafe or need help.

🔵 Avoid putting your child's first name on the outside of backpacks or lunch boxes; initials or names on the inside are a safer option for labeling belongings.

At-school safety is a collective effort, and taking precautions for your students can help keep students across your community safe.

As always, if you have questions or other needs this school year, give us a call. We are here for you.

Labor Day is all about celebrating the workforce, and the best way to honor hard work is to take a real break from it. S...
09/07/2026

Labor Day is all about celebrating the workforce, and the best way to honor hard work is to take a real break from it. So to celebrate, our team is fully committing to the cause by penciling some cat naps into our schedules this weekend.

A quick heads-up: The office is closed on Monday, September 7th. We will be back on Tuesday, September 8th — recharged, refreshed, and ready to get to work.

We hope you have a long weekend full of good food, good company, and zero emails!

09/03/2026

Let us see if we can save you some money!

Lock in protection for more than just your auto insurance. Give us a call or stop by to find out how Progressive can hel...
09/02/2026

Lock in protection for more than just your auto insurance. Give us a call or stop by to find out how Progressive can help with all your insurance needs. ,

Before your kids head out the door, make sure they know how to get to school safely, no matter how they are getting ther...
09/01/2026

Before your kids head out the door, make sure they know how to get to school safely, no matter how they are getting there. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

🔵Walking to school? Stick to sidewalks, cross only at crosswalks, make eye contact with drivers before stepping into the street, and always walk in a group when possible.

🔵Riding a bike? A properly fitted helmet is non-negotiable. Remind students to ride on the right side of the road with traffic, come to a complete stop before crossing, and choose a route with minimal intersections and light traffic.

🔵Taking the bus? Students should stand at least 6 feet back from the curb when waiting for a bus, wait for the bus to come to a complete stop before boarding, and never walk behind or in front of a bus without making eye contact with the driver first.

🔵Getting dropped off? If you drive your child to school, obey school zone speed limits, follow your school's drop-off procedure, and never pass a bus that is loading or unloading children.

🔵Teen drivers? Review the basics of safe driving. This includes, but is not limited to, having all passengers wear seatbelts, putting devices away while driving, and driving the speed limit.

We hope you find these tips helpful as students transition back to school. As always, if you have any needs or questions, do not hesitate to reach out to our team. We are happy to help.

We’ve added The General to the list of companies we represent!  One of our longtime companies, Dairyland, was recently a...
08/28/2026

We’ve added The General to the list of companies we represent! One of our longtime companies, Dairyland, was recently acquired by The General. Stop in or call us for a rate! We write for a lot of companies—basically a one-stop shop!

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118 Eversole Street
Harlan, KY
40831

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Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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