Jack Rees - State Farm Insurance Agent

Why Is State Farm Making So Many Changes?

If you’re looking for clues about what State Farm is doing, don’t just look to the big black building overlooking Veterans Parkway. Look at Rhode Island.

Why we will no longer be a welcoming church

We’ve decided to quit being a welcoming church. No kidding. We’re giving it up. Like so many congregations, we’ve sunk an amazing amount of time and energy into becoming a welcoming church. We changed worship styles, trained greeters and ushers, wore name tags, brewed coffee, went to workshops on hospitality and put our friendliest people …

5 Tips for those in the Ag Industry on Farm Lending

Take advantage of our correspondent lender's 30 years in ag lending and follow his five tips for those in the ag industry.

In 1977, Prince appeared on “The Gong Show,” but no one has ever talked about the episode, until now

//<br>We were astonished to find out recently that our contributor Michael Dare saw Prince performing at a live taping of TV's The Gong Show in the summer of 1977, but the episode never aired and hasn't even been talked about, as far as we can tell, until now<br>We dug around a bit and were able to find out that this taping actually took place the same week that the 19-year old Prince had come out to the west coast to sign…

Farm Loans 101

“Let us not forget that the cultivation of the earth is the most important labor of man. When tillage begins, other arts will follow. The farmers, therefore, are the founders of civilization” (Daniel Webster). We love our farmers and believe they are the backbone of this nation. If you are new to farming or if it has been in your family for years, it’s important that you know about farm loans. Here are the basics you should be familiar with<br>FSA<br>When talking…

3 Farm Insurance Mistakes That Could Cost You

Your farm is a source of pride and income. Here are some tips to avoid these 3 farm insurance mistakes that can cost you more than you bargained for.

Many Small Details to Juggle in Complex Farm Insurance Claims

Farm insurance policies are often complicated, and many complex details will need to be addressed to navigate your agricultural claim successfully.

To do farm insurance right, you've got to know the world of farming

What's new in the agricultural sector, and the challenges of running a brokerage focused on the space

Is Life Insurance Worth It?

Deciding if life insurance is worth buying starts with looking at what’s important to you in life. Do you have anyone or anything that’s important for you to protect? State Farm Agent Yolie Aleman-Rodriguez has some great advice for families, small businesses and more.

Prevent potential homeowner headaches with these reminders by State Farm

Ottinger finds right fit at State Farm

So, one might ask, how does a shy girl become an insurance agent?

Do I Need Farm Insurance?

If you own an operate a farm, you know that this large investment takes a lot of work. In order to manage it all, you need the help of your family and employees. However, if someone experiences an accident or injury, you may incur the costs. This is why you need the support of Farm Insurance to avoid financial losses.

Insurance Companies: Friend or Foe?

Policyholders and their attorneys frequently experience insurance companies improperly investigating and documenting claims, in turn leading them to wrongfully deny claims that may be inconsistent wit

When The Doctor Works For The Insurance Company

Big insurance companies are opening their own doctors' offices and clinics — a strategy that has previously met with mixed results.

Can I Trust an Insurance Company?

Insurance companies may seem like they are always on your side to protect you, but you may be surprised at the tactics used against you.

Loss prevention framework for insurance companies

Innovative, homogenous and structured risk valuation approaches have played a unique role in reducing risk exposure and uncertainty surrounding insurance companies. However, market resilience, lack of information and specialty business require a tune-up in subjective and swung risk valuations. A structured approach to risk evaluation of new and existing clients, based on a quantitative framework, can benefit a business by simplifying internal and external processes.

Pop Quiz: Will the Insurance Company Pay for It or Not?

You might be surprised at some of the losses that your insurance company won’t cover when disaster strikes. Test your knowledge before it’s too late.

Is an Insurance Company Acting in Bad Faith?

If you have questions about working with an insurance company after an accident, call us today. We can help you with your insurance claim!

When to Review Your Life Insurance Policy

Marriage, adding a child, and job changes are a few of the life events that should prompt a review of life insurance policies.