--- title: Insurance Blog | Shea Insurance Agency in Washington description: Read the Shea Insurance Agency blog for local, interesting and up-to-date Washington insurance news. --- # INSURANCE BLOG * * * [**Home Security Technology: Keeping you ahead of the burglars** — Back in the early days of home security “systems,” around the end of World War I, it was common for homeowners to hire “door shakers”—night watchmen who would literally walk around and check doors to make sure they were locked. The most advanced product at the time, according to the Electronic… — Mar 1, 2019](/blog/2019/home-security-technology-keeping-you-ahead-of-the-burglars) [**Looking at a new piece of jewelry? Make sure to look at your insurance, too** — Whether it’s a gift from someone special or a gift to yourself, a new piece of jewelry can bring some sparkle to your life. — However, many people who find themselves victimized by burglars—or a fire or some other disaster—also find out too late that they didn’t have enough insurance to replace… — Feb 1, 2019](/blog/2019/looking-at-a-new-piece-of-jewelry-make-sure-to-look-at-your-insurance-too) [**Is your home as efficient as it could be? An energy audit can tell you** — Drafty windows. Leaky faucets. Dirty air filters. — All are common issues in homes across the country, and they’re not just annoying—they also cost you money in decreased energy efficiency and higher bills. — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Energy Star program estimates that homeowners… — Jan 4, 2019](/blog/2019/is-your-home-as-efficient-as-it-could-be-an-energy-audit-can-tell-you) [**Keep Pets Happy and Safe on Vacation** — You’re not just imagining it—a lot of people are traveling with their pets these days. — According to a TripAdvisor survey of more than 1,000 travelers, 53% of those responding said they take their pets on vacation, and 52% stay only at places that welcome pets. (For some people, the “welcome” part… — Dec 7, 2018](/blog/2018/keep-pets-happy-and-safe-on-vacation) [**Five Common (and Potentially Costly) Homeowner Mistakes** — Owning a home is usually a great experience. But it can also be a hassle, especially when unexpected issues pop up—whether you have a minor breakdown or a major catastrophe, it’s almost certainly going to require time and money to fix. — In many instances, however, those “unexpected” issues shouldn… — Nov 2, 2018](/blog/2018/five-common-and-potentially-costly-homeowner-mistakes) [**Five Ways to Protect Your Personal Electronic Data** — Online data breaches are just an unfortunate fact of life now—as the New York Times put it, you might as well assume that your personal information has been taken, because cyberattacks happen all the time. — That’s why we recommend identity-recovery coverage, which may be available for as little as… — Oct 5, 2018](/blog/2018/five-ways-to-protect-your-personal-electronic-data) [**Let's Keep Our Lawns and Ourselves Safe** — For many of our neighbors, summer means more than sunshine and vacations. It also means working in the yard – often with tools that can be dangerous if not used properly. — Each year about 400,000 people are treated for injuries from lawn and garden tools, according to the U.S. Consumer Product… — Sep 7, 2018](/blog/2018/let-s-keep-our-lawns-and-ourselves-safe) [**6 Tips for Getting to Work on Two Wheels** — Did you know that hundreds of thousands of people in the United States commute to work by bicycle, according to the U.S. Census Bureau? That’s a lot of cars off the road each day, a lot of gasoline saved and a _ton_ of calories burned. — Maybe you’re a bicycle commuter already — or maybe you want to… — Aug 3, 2018](/blog/2018/6-tips-for-getting-to-work-on-two-wheels) [**Essential Safety Tips for Nighttime Boating** — If you own a boat (or better yet, as the joke goes, you _know_ someone with a boat), you’ve probably thought about spending some evenings on the water — especially in the summertime. — It’s a great thought, of course. But, when you’re boating after dark, you need to think about staying safe, even as… — Jul 6, 2018](/blog/2018/essential-safety-tips-for-nighttime-boating) [**Summer Driving Tips** — Summer’s almost here. The sun will come out of hiding, and people will, too. — As crowds swell at the beach, in parks, and even on roadways, it all makes for some challenging driving conditions. More people are out and about, whether on foot, bike, or skateboard, or by car, motorcycle, or RV,… — Jun 1, 2018](/blog/2018/summer-driving-tips) * * * - [1](/blog.md) - [2](/blog.md/page-2) - [3](/blog.md/page-3) - [4](/blog.md/page-4) - [5](/blog.md/page-5) - [6](/blog.md/page-6) - [7](/blog.md/page-7) - [8](/blog.md/page-8) - [9](/blog.md/page-9) - [10](/blog.md/page-10) - [11](/blog.md/page-11) - [12](/blog.md/page-12) - [13](/blog.md/page-13) - [14](/blog.md/page-14) - [15](/blog.md/page-15)