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Soak up the Holiday Cheer!!!

Soak up the holiday cheer! - Happy Holidays from the Clayton Hanley Team! - Tim, Tony, Peggy, Kristal & Nicki -

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Stay warm!!


'There is always that one house in the neighborhood' #Christmas2020 #GingerbreadHouse #InsuranceLady


Don’t Delay — Start Thinking About Winterizing Your RV Today

Unless you’re headed to a warmer climate for the winter - or you live in one already - fall is the time to start preparing your RV for winter (as long as you’re done using it for a while, that is). And just because you...

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Cheers to Tony

Looks like November was a busy month for hiring back in the day! - Happy work anniversary to the always happy and helpful agent Tony Palazzolo. -

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Happy Anniversary Peggy!

Apparently, someone forgot her own work anniversary! Here is Peggy jumping into her 18th year at Clayton Hanley -

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Veteran Owned

- Thank you to our owner, boss, co-worker and friend Tim Mossinghoff for your service. - Veteran Owned Small Business - little surprised Google knew, but happy to be acknowledged. - #VeteranRan #SmallBusiness #...

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10 Things to do to Prepare Your Home for Fall

Fall is a wonderful time - if your home is ready for it. So enjoy the last few weeks of warmer weather, but do a little preventative maintenance while you’re at it. You’ll fix small problems before they become big, and...

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Happy Halloween 🤡💀👽👻🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧟

The mums are popping! - Mums, not mummys - Clayton Hanley is embracing fall. - Happy Halloween 🤡💀👽👻🧙‍♀️🧛‍♂️🧟 - #ClaytonHanley #Halloween #ScaryInsurancePeople - - -

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Poor Gus

Tony's pup Gus in the 'Cone Of Shame' - - Apparently, long floppy ears are an accident waiting to happen. - #Bloodhound #ConeOfShame #Adorable -

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Adventure is out there but extra protection is right here!

Whether you drive, ride, or cruise, we can keep you on the, path to protection. - Ask us today how you can secure your boat, motorcycle, RV and more. - #PGRAgent - -

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Who are we?

Tony Palazzolo - The Hill - Sports Enthusiast, Dad of One Son, and Insurance Agent! Tony has been an insurance agent with Clayton Hanley for more than 20 years. He is a St. Louis native who loves the St. Louis Blues. To...

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Lock in protection for more than just your auto insurance.

Whatever your key to happiness is, we can help you protect it. - Ask us about Progressive’s products like auto, home, motorcycle, RV, boat, and more! - #PGRAgent -

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Who are we?

Kristal Alton - Oakville - Travel Enthusiast, Mom of One Daughter, and Insurance Agent! Kristal has been an account manager with Clayton Hanley for 8 years. She loves to travel with her family and spends a lot of her...

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Who are we?

Nicole Cox - South County - Foodie, Mother to One Daughter, and Insurance Agent! Nicole is Clayton Hanley's newest account manager, coming to us with over 17 years of experience in the insurance industry. She is a St....

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However you wander, go with great protection.

Experience the freedom of having great coverage for your motorcycle. - Call, email or text us today to explore great protection. - #PGRAgent -

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It’s Back-to-School Time — Is Your House Ready?

We’re not quite sure where summer went, but if you haven’t noticed, the new school year is upon us. And as you get your kids organized and ready, consider doing the same thing for something else - your home. It won’t...

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Who are we?

Peggy Manes - Millstadt IL - Gardener, St. Louis Native, and Insurance Agent! Peggy is an account manager and has been with Clayton Hanley Insurance for 18 years. In her free time, you will catch Peggy playing in her...

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Wherever you wander on your boat, motorcycle or RV, go with great protection.

Experience the freedom of having great coverage for your RV. - Call, email or text us today to explore great protection. - #PGRAgent -

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Who are we?

Tim Mossinghoff- Webster Groves - Fisherman, Navy Veteran, and Insurance Agent! Tim is the president of Clayton Hanley and has been with the agency since 1997. Family comes first for Tim and with two active kids can...

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Sticking Together!!! How many yards tall are you?


Tips for Power Tool Safety

What would you do without power tools? Well, you’d probably take on fewer home-improvement projects — and probably have a lot more calluses on your hands. Thankfully, you don’t have to do without. But you do have to use...

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The Safeco App

If you have Safeco Insurance you really need the Safeco app. - Every driver in your family should have the Safeco app - Seamless biometric loginContact your agent directlyReview your coverages Access documents and ID...

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Why Umbrella Insurance has become so important to protect your family, assets and future earnings.

Rising loss costs have affected auto rates across the industry, and umbrella rates are facing similar trends. Many carriers are responding by restricting coverage, but Clayton Hanley continues to offer a true umbrella...

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Insure your boat with Clayton Hanley


Referral Thank You

Someone is getting this Panera gift card as a Thank You for referring his friend to our agency for auto insurance.....we LOVE it when people talk about us! - - Refer friends, family, co-workers, acquaintances, fringe...

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What is water backup coverage and why is it important?

Water damage can be disastrous to your home. Imagine discovering that your entire basement is filled with brown water and sewage from a backed-up water main or other pipe. It’s not only disgusting and potentially...

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RV coverages that make for happy campers!

The new COVID-19 trend is RV camping, touring, riding, exploring, vacationing and staying safe. - Buying RV's is getting tougher, insuring RV's is getting easier. - Our companies have the coverage to help make sure you...

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Medical Payments on home and auto insurance? What the heck does that mean?

A traumatic auto accident followed by potentially devastating medical bills - are having to face this stomach-churning situation in the future. Adding medical payments coverage to your auto policy can help cover a...

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How to Update your Home — Without Spending Thousands

It doesn’t take a massive remodel, or a big budget, to make your house feel a little more like home to you. Inside or out, small improvements can make a significant difference - and whether you’re handy or not, you can...

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The insurance lady gets an assortment of monogrammed items for the beach.

Thanks to Progressive I am ready for a trip to beach. - Care package complete with travel bag, coolers, tumbler, and a personal fan in case there isn't much of a breeze from the ocean. - The P is for Progressive..... or...

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I Just Bought a New Car. What Insurance Coverage Do I Need?

Congratulations! After weeks of research, comparing makes and models, and taking test drives you finally bought that brand-new car you wanted. But before you take that well-deserved road trip, check one more item off...

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Which part of this video reminds you of Tim? Please take the poll


Yuck!! My drain backed up into my basement


Weekender?

Go buy your dream car! It's okay! - We have collector car insurance to cover your new weekend toy. - Classic cars, limited edition, high value, antiques, Rat rods, hot rods, muscle cars, sports cars, limited edition...

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Room with a view

Everyone is getting use to their home offices since the stay-at-home orders were issued for Missouri and Illinois since March 17th 2020.Now we have many 'branches' of Clayton Hanley including Webster, Mehlville, The...

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Where are we?

Clayton Hanley's focus is on service to our customers like they are our friends and family. We will offer our honest opinion, help you to understand your policy and coverage, and provide the best rates possible tailored...

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Oh the irony of this video during the COVID-19 pandemic!!!


Safeco Premier

We now offer Safeco Premier™. - Tailor-made just for you and your lifestyle. - - ASK US MORE!!! -

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Bags anyone?

Bags anyone? - - Look what Safeco/Liberty Mutual surprised me with today!!! Sent to my house while we work from home. - - How cool is this! Notice photo #2 for actual size. -

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Keep Your Pets Safe in a Disaster

A safe home, a regular routine, a soft bed – the things that bring you comfort bring your pet comfort, too. It’s so important to give some advance thought to how you’d handle your pet responsibilities during and after a...

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Don't be afraid of savings on your car insurance!!!

- Afraid of trying a driving app from your insurance company? - Don't be afraid of savings. - - I ran this internal report today from only 1 of the companies we represent. - Check out the very last line! Real numbers...

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Wait, What? You don't have an online account or app for your car insurance?

Don't have an insurance company app on your phone? Then tell me you at least have an online account? What?! Why not? - Customers can: **Complete a variety of claims tasks, including filing and tracking a claim, viewing...

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COVID-19 Update

- We are here to help! - Some basic information to update our customers what the auto insurance companies we service are doing to help during the COVID-19 outbreak. - - The well-being of our customers is always our top...

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What is a 'True Umbrella'?

What is a 'True Umbrella'? - The terms 'umbrella' and 'excess liability' are often used interchangeably, but there are major differences between the two that you should know about. Both umbrella and excess policies are...

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Why You Need Service Line Coverage

Let’s spare a moment for something most of us use every day yet probably take for granted: our service lines. We rely on them for access to water, electricity, gas, Internet connection, and more, but only think about...

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Now is the time to get updated insurance quotes - Ya don't know until you try

Our agency took the steps months ago for a seamless work-from-home transition to help our agents in the event of a sick child, or late appointment, etc. Sadly, the COVID-19 shelter-at-home orders came into Missouri and...

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We are here to help!!!

- We are here to help!!!! - Service and satisfaction are extremely important to us. In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Clayton Hanley is taking active steps to assure the safety of our agents. Clayton Hanley is...

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Another one on the books!!!

Yep, we write home insurance for those the rent/share part or entire homes on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis. - You rent 'em - we insure 'em - Airbnb- We insure them, and we sleep at them! And sometimes that overlaps....

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VVVVVrrrrrooooommmmmmmmm

Talk about a beautiful Indian motorcycle!!!! - Insured Nick let us share these photos of his bike. - It's that time of year - warm weather brings out the bikes. Replacement Cost Coverage - Towing & Roadside -...

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What to Consider When Choosing Auto Insurance

Carrying a minimum amount of auto insurance is required by state laws, so you can’t legally drive without it. Yet while the minimum amount keeps your premiums lower, it can also put you at great risk if you have an...

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5 Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips

Every year, unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning (not linked to fires) sends 20,000 people to the emergency room and causes more than 4,000 hospitalizations. And, you might consider them the fortunate ones. CO...

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Did you get a something nice this holiday season?

Engagement Ring, Valentine's necklace, diamond bracelet, new charms? - Make sure it’s well protected with a scheduled valuables policy. Many customers assume their basic homeowners policy will provide the coverage they...

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Custom Equipment on your Jeep, Truck or Car

Camper Shell Roof Rack Custom Suspension Custom Wheels Upgraded Stereo System Vehicle Alterations Running boards Fender flaresCustomized paint Custom parts and equipment coverage (CPE) is an endorsement to your auto...

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SAVE UP TO 30% OFF YOUR CAR INSURANCE!!!

What are real customers are saving on their auto insurance with their user-based insurance (UBI) app or plug in device? - FIRST, Receive an immediate 10% discount just for saying yes! SECOND, drive safe THIRD, receive...

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Well Looky There!

Our website is all updated with our fancy new photos - - Wait... WHAT?! - You haven't been to our site? - Hurry - go there now! - Photos, reviews, claim & service info and don't forget to check out the About Us...

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When Roadside Assistance Isn’t Enough

If you’ve ever been stuck on the side of the highway with an RV issue, you know what a life saver roadside assistance can be. Whether you need a battery charged, a tire changed, or a tow you’re often back on the road in...

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Happy New Year from Tim, Tony, Peggy, Kristal and Nicki!!!

From our Clayton Hanley family to yours.... Happy New Year!!!! -

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