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September 08, 2017

Building on a legacy of strength and stability we are pleased to unveil a new logo representing Goodville Mutual Casualty Company in this exciting new season of expansion and growth.

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With the new construction of the home office building now complete, this new logo will help to usher in a new era for Goodville. Being forward-focused with a strong foundation of industry experience and expertise, Goodville is well positioned to achieve continued success and relevance in the marketplace.

Within the next few weeks, you’ll see the new look take the place of our previous logo on things like our website, social media pages, policy forms, and anywhere else the logo is displayed.

Here’s a quick breakdown of how we landed on the final updated branding:

We are excited to share our brand update with you, and we hope that you like this new look for Goodville Mutual.  We aim to continue building relationships with our agents and policyholders while providing quality property and casualty insurance products in the marketplace.

September 29, 2017

Officials from the Kansas Insurance Department warn that within the next two months flood damaged vehicles will hit the market.  These vehicles often originate from states recently hit by hurricanes.  Consumers looking to buy used vehicles need to take precautions to protect themselves from unknowingly purchasing a damaged vehicle.

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The Maryland Insurance Administration gives some obvious signs of flood damage to look for:

• Condensation in headlights and tail lights.
• Mold or mildew on seats or carpeting - this can include a smell of dampness or mildew in the vehicle.

Vehicles with flood damage often do not have these obvious signs.  A car may look fine on the surface, but contain hidden damage.

The Maryland Insurance Administration goes on to give extra precautions consumers can take when purchasing a used vehicle:

• Inspect the vehicle - Check the engine for a high water mark on the engine block or radiator.  Look for rust or corrosion on wires and other components under the hood.
• Shop at a reputable dealer.  Flood damaged vehicles usually end up at auctions or are sometimes sold by private sellers.
• Ask the dealer for a report with a detailed history of the car.  These reports are available for a fee from several sources, including:
  • Carfax
  • Auto Check
  • Consumer Guide
• Consider taking the car to a qualified mechanic for a thorough inspection.

Resources

http://www.ksinsurance.org/documents/department/consumer-alerts/Consumer-alert-flooded-cars-9-17.pdf

http://insurance.maryland.gov/Pages/newscenter/NewsDetails.aspx?NR=2017165

This blog entry is created for informational purposes only.  Any viewpoint or sponsorship of outside parties involved in the blog entry does not necessarily represent Goodville's stance as a company.  The blog should not be used as a substitute for professional advice.

September 15, 2017

Recently, Paul Styer, one of our Personal Lines Underwriters, passed his final exam to earn his Associate in General Insurance (AINS).  The AINS designation provides professionals comprehensive knowledge of insurance principles, practices, policies, and coverages.

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The AINS is awarded by The Institutes, a leading provider of risk management and property-casualty insurance education.  To earn the title, professionals must pass several exams.  This program allows students to choose from several different completion paths based on their specific professional needs.  Paul chose a path with an emphasis on personal insurance.

Goodville has an ongoing commitment to grow the knowledge and skills of our staff, and we are proud of this accomplishment by Paul.  Congratulations Paul!