--- 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 * * * [**Help Keep Teen Drivers Safe with Telematics** — As parents, the safety of our teenage drivers is paramount. With road accidents constituting a significant risk for young drivers, leveraging technology to enhance their safety isn't just smart; it's essential. Telematics for vehicles is a game-changing technology that is making driving safer for… — May 6, 2024](/blog/2024/help-keep-teen-drivers-safe-with-telematics) [**Help Protect Your Employees With Workers’ Comp** — Business owners have multiple types of insurance to protect them from a variety of financial and legal risks. They should also protect their employees with workers’ comp insurance. Here’s what you need to know about this type of insurance coverage. — **What Is Workers’ Comp?** — “Workers’ comp” is… — Apr 15, 2024](/blog/2024/help-protect-your-employees-with-workers-comp) [**The Essential Guide to Creating a Home Inventory: Why and How** — In the aftermath of an unexpected event, such as a fire, theft, or natural disaster, having a comprehensive home inventory can be a lifeline. This detailed list of your possessions not only aids in the homeowner insurance claim process, but also helps in the recovery and replacement of lost items.… — Apr 1, 2024](/blog/2024/the-essential-guide-to-creating-a-home-inventory-why-and-how) [**Help Protect Your Rental Property with These Smart Devices** — If you own a rental property — whether a long-term one or a short-stay place you rent out to vacationers — you want to treat it like a business, as it provides income for you. Here are six smart devices that can help you protect your financial investment, minimize complaints from neighbors, and… — Mar 18, 2024](/blog/2024/help-protect-your-rental-property-with-these-smart-devices) [**Tips for Towing a Boat Trailer to Reduce Accidents and Insurance Claims** — Owning a boat can make weekends and vacations fun and memorable. Follow these tips to help ensure that when you’re towing your boat you’re being as safe as possible to lower the risk of accidents and unwanted insurance claims. — **Make Sure Your Vehicle Is Powerful Enough for Towing** — Many people… — Mar 5, 2024](/blog/2024/tips-for-towing-a-boat-trailer-to-reduce-accidents-and-insurance-claims) [**Tips to Help Protect Your Business From Online Fraud** — With the increase in online business operations and employees working from home, companies are at greater risk of internet fraud. To help keep your business from what could be a potentially ruinous incident, follow these tips. — **Perform Employee Background Checks** — Even with all the security… — Feb 19, 2024](/blog/2024/tips-to-help-protect-your-business-from-online-fraud) [**How to Choose the Right Contractor for Home Improvement Projects and Avoid Liability Claims** — If you’re planning a home improvement project, you probably have many contractors available to choose from. How do you pick the right one that will get the job done safely and without liability issues? Follow these tips. — **Get Word-of-Mouth Recommendations** — One of the best ways you can find a… — Feb 6, 2024](/blog/2024/how-to-choose-the-right-contractor-for-home-improvement-projects-and-avoid-liability-claims) [**Tips for Hiring Remote Workers for the First Time** — Remote work is rapidly becoming a business model for the future. If your company has never hired remote workers before, here are some expert tips to help set you up for success and protect your business too. — **Determine Employment Status** — First, you should decide whether or not you want to hire an… — Jan 22, 2024](/blog/2024/tips-for-hiring-remote-workers-for-the-first-time) [**Top Home Improvement Projects That Can Increase Your Home Value** — When you tackle home improvement projects, it’s wise to prioritize those that add the most to your property’s value, especially if you might put your home on the market in the next few years. Here are the renovations that give you the biggest return on your investment. — **Kitchen Remodels** — If you’… — Jan 4, 2024](/blog/2024/top-home-improvement-projects-that-can-increase-your-home-value) [**Is It Time to Review Your Business Insurance Policy?** — Whether you’re a small startup or a large enterprise, you no doubt have business insurance to protect your investment and hard work. It’s easy, however, to operate on autopilot without assessing your insurance coverage periodically. Is it time to review your coverage? Read on to learn more. — **When…** — Dec 18, 2023](/blog/2023/is-it-time-to-review-your-business-insurance-policy) * * * - [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)