Valerie Hawker Farmers Insurance

11/12/2025

Casey, Owen said check this tree out! It’s not naked but still pretty cool 😆

Apparently if you’re right-brained you see a rabbit. If you’re left-brained you see a turtle.

11/25/2023

Mom and Pops. Corner stores. Twee boutiques. Small businesses make our communities hum. Today’s the day to celebrate — and shop — local. It’s Small Business Saturday.

11/21/2023

Stuffing or dressing? Pumpkin or apple? These are questions we can answer. Today, let the other big decisions go – and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

11/14/2023

Keep your business fresh as a daisy. If a power outage or busted refrigeration system (or other mechanical breakdown) could spoil your inventory, we offer coverage that can help you get up and running again. Call me to learn more.

10/24/2023

Does your business have an iconic, instantly-recognizable sign out front? You can cover outdoor signs with a business insurance policy. Call me to learn more about this and other coverage to help you keep your business up and running.

10/18/2023

If windows are the eyes into the soul of a brick-and-mortar shop, a broken window — think: vandalism, a break-in or storm — could be a black eye for your business. Call me to learn more about tenants exterior glass coverage in a Farmers business policy.

09/21/2023

Let’s talk about plumbing. Specifically: the pipes, drains, septic system or sump pump that help you keep your business clean and comfortable for customers. Adding coverage specific to sewer and drains to a business policy could help spare you a financial mess. Call me to learn more.

09/12/2023

Word of the Day: bailee — a person or business given temporary custody of someone else’s property.
Whether you’re in the business of cleaning, repairing, transporting or storing items, customers leave important belongings in your care. What happens if a storm, vandalism or other loss impacts their property? Let’s talk about bailee property coverage for your business.

08/01/2023

August is Black Business Month, a time to celebrate and support Black-owned businesses. A recent survey showed the number of Black-owned businesses growing across every sector of the U.S. economy.

07/19/2023

Who needs one more piece of mail to open, one more check to write? As a business owner, you can handle your insurance online, 24/7, with just a few clicks. Log into your business insurance account at farmers.com, update your policy and billing preferences to paperless and boom! Quick. Convenient. Makes business sense to me.

07/11/2023

Small-business owners: do you have a disaster response plan in place to help keep your business operating after a natural disaster? Create one with DisasterSafety.org’s step-by-step toolkit.

06/06/2023

Free is a word we like. A lot. Especially when it comes to workers’ compensation. There are no fees for using one of the 140+ payroll companies tied into our RealTime Billing®️ plan. Just the way you like it.