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Rocky Mount's Largest and Longest Locally Owned
Independent Insurance Agency in our community. Est 1917.
Serving Eastern NC, with Additional Offices in Wilson and Nags Head.
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Standard Insurance Celebrates Four Generations
Standard Insurance has provided coverage, risk management and claims assistance to individuals, families and businesses in time of need...
Aug 8, 2024


Insurance Premiums Reflect Effects of Inflation and Other Industry Factors
Over the past few years, record inflation has impacted almost every corner of the economy. While the overwhelming media coverage...
Jan 4, 2024


How Inflation Is Affecting Insurance Rates
With record inflation impacting almost every corner of the economy, it's no surprise that the insurance industry must...
Dec 19, 2022


Older homes: Hidden gems, or hidden pitfalls?
A careful look before you buy can keep your love affair with an older home intact. Let’s explore some items to keep in mind when purchasing
Dec 6, 2021


U.S. Is Vulnerable Enough to Hurricanes. We Don’t Need Another Storm From an Insurance Tax.
Insurance Journal - Kevin McCarty As a longtime Florida resident, I have witnessed the destructive power of hurricanes on the lives and...
Aug 17, 2021


Contractors caught in post-COVID volatility
Cincinnati Insurance - Nick Wright Whether you are a homeowner building a deck or a commercial contractor building multimillion-dollar...
Jul 15, 2021


United Way Tar River Region Presents Standard Insurance with a Silver Award
The mission of United Way Tar River Region is to "unite people and resources to build a stronger community." It is our joy to partner...
Jun 11, 2021


The Three Little Pigs and the price of a stick house
Growing up, I loved reading the tale of “The Three Little Pigs,” never thinking much of how the story – credited to James Halliwell-Phillipp
Jun 4, 2021


Reviewing Your Homeowners' Insurance NOW is Critical
COVID-19 has changed home values significantly. In some cities, home prices have increased 25%-40%. Home building prices like lumber have...
Feb 15, 2021


Nick Graham Led Standard's Sales Force in New Business Insurance Sales in 2020
Standard Insurance is pleased to announce that Nick Graham led the agency’s sales force in new business insurance sales in 2020. Nick...
Jan 15, 2021


The unique advantage of independent agents in a pandemic
by Bethan Moorcraft Insurance Business America Independent insurance agents have a unique tool in their toolkit when it comes to helping...
Aug 4, 2020


Three-Year Policy: Offer Security, Stability and Exclusivity
"...Cincinnati Insurance offers a unique 3-year policy. This gives business clients stabilization and budgetary control...."
Jun 10, 2020


Home’s value, replacement cost not interchangeable
When shopping for homeowner insurance, you may hear the terms “market value” and “replacement cost” multiple times.
Jun 2, 2020


Do you have adequate homeowner insurance coverage?
When you think of purchasing insurance, you may feel the most important factor is how much money you can save. We are all inundated with...
Apr 29, 2020


Countdown to Real ID: Plan ahead to avoid a wait
For those of you who love to travel but hate to wait in long lines, be aware the deadline is less than a year away to obtain an updated...
Jan 23, 2020


Chubb: 2019's ransomware attacks already outpacing 2018
Cyberattacks – specifically of the ransomware kind – have become more frequent, and the attackers more aggressive, says a new report by...
Oct 18, 2019


When a tree falls, who is responsible?
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo__ESH9wWw #Homeowners
Jun 17, 2019


What to do when buying a new or used car
Congratulations on your new car! Purchasing a new vehicle is exciting, and insurance isn’t normally the first thing on your mind. When...
May 16, 2019


Don’t Count on Home Insurance to Cover Cost of Rebuilding: Viewpoint
Own a home? No doubt you’ve insured it. Very sensible of you. But if that home were, say, burned to the ground, then your insurance...
May 13, 2019


Commercial Property Lessor Best Practices
Owning commercial real estate can be a profitable and rewarding investment, if it is managed and insured properly. The below...
Mar 26, 2019
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