--- title: Clayton Hanley Insurance Blog description: Read Clayton Hanley Insurance blog for helpful information and tips about all things insurance. --- # INSURANCE BLOG * * * [**Factors driving Insurance Rates** — Jan 26, 2023](/blog/2023/factors-driving-insurance-rates) [**Buying a Kia or Hyundai?** — **A new article from St Louis Post-Dispatch explains how the insurance companies may decline to open new policies on select vehicles.** — **Before you buy, contact your agent for details on how this information may affect your purchase decision.** — **Major insurance companies halt new policies for Kias and…** — Jan 24, 2023](/blog/2023/buying-a-kia-or-hyundai) [**Family Emergency Preparedness Checklist** — It seems like every day on the news that we hear stories about a hurricane, flood, or wildfire creating massive damage in the U.S. and putting people out of their homes. Have you thought about how your family would handle this kind of emergency? Here are a few tips to keep you and your household… — Jan 6, 2023](/blog/2023/family-emergency-preparedness-checklist) [**Change is apart of life - have you updated your insurance needs lately?** — Dec 29, 2022](/blog/2022/change-is-apart-of-life-have-you-updated-your-insurance-needs-lately) [**What to Check Before Buying a Used Car** — With the new car market impacted by shipping delays, many people are choosing to buy used cars lately. And some people only purchase a used vehicle because it saves them money and lets the first owner figure out if it’s a lemon or not (most major problems show up by around 60,000 miles). Here’s a… — Dec 2, 2022](/blog/2022/what-to-check-before-buying-a-used-car) [**Do not ignore cracked power cords!** — **Throw old, broken phone/power cables and cords away immediately. Promise??** — **Love, your insurance agent.** — **Customer Kathy M. charged her iphone overnight on a slightly cracked power cord. In the morning Kathy woke to this burnt cord. She was thankful that the burn didn't progress into a fire. So…** — Nov 11, 2022](/blog/2022/do-not-ignore-cracked-power-cords) [**Should I Notify My Insurance Company About a New Puppy?** — Having a new puppy join your household can change your life. The snuggles and kisses make getting up in the middle of the night for potty breaks worth it, but in the whirlwind of change, it’s easy to forget some practicalities. For example, should you inform your insurance company about your new… — Nov 4, 2022](/blog/2022/should-i-notify-my-insurance-company-about-a-new-puppy) [**5 safe driving tips for deer season** — **_They're really cute until they run into your car!_** — **_Poor deer._** — **\*\* Be aware. Oct -Dec is peak deer activity. \*\* Deer typically travel in groups \*\* Dawn to Dusk is when deer are most active \*\* Clean your windshield and headlights \*\* DO NOT SWERVE\*\* Do not swerve to avoid a deer collision. By…** — Oct 7, 2022](/blog/2022/5-safe-driving-tips-for-deer-season) * * * - [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) - [16](/blog.md/page-16) - [17](/blog.md/page-17) - [18](/blog.md/page-18) - [19](/blog.md/page-19) - [20](/blog.md/page-20) - [21](/blog.md/page-21) - [22](/blog.md/page-22) - [23](/blog.md/page-23) - [24](/blog.md/page-24) - [25](/blog.md/page-25) - [26](/blog.md/page-26) - [27](/blog.md/page-27) - [28](/blog.md/page-28) - [29](/blog.md/page-29) - [30](/blog.md/page-30) - [31](/blog.md/page-31) - [32](/blog.md/page-32) - [33](/blog.md/page-33) - [34](/blog.md/page-34) - [35](/blog.md/page-35) - [36](/blog.md/page-36) - [37](/blog.md/page-37) - [38](/blog.md/page-38) - [39](/blog.md/page-39) - [40](/blog.md/page-40) - [41](/blog.md/page-41) - [42](/blog.md/page-42) - [43](/blog.md/page-43) - [44](/blog.md/page-44) ![Clayton Hanley Insurance Team in St. Louis MO](https://webtricity-assets-2.wbtcdn.com/77d43163-dc95-4cce-ba2f-f3e83798fd19/images/upload/group-sitting-angie-small-1-1170x780.cbbbdab6e36692656f0b7edc5794032145c2f5b1e2dcb8406b1a743458402543.jpg) ## Agents You Can Trust Clayton Hanley Insurance is a local independent insurance agency serving the individuals, families and businesses of St. Louis, Missouri. Representing only quality insurance carriers, they offer a variety of coverage options to meet any situation. Get in touch today to talk to an agent about your insurance choices. [Call or Email](/contact) [Request Quote](/quotes)