--- title: Clayton Hanley Insurance Blog description: Read Clayton Hanley Insurance blog for helpful information and tips about all things insurance. --- # INSURANCE BLOG * * * [**Avoiding Common Home Insurance Claims During Renovations** — Renovating your home can be an exciting journey, transforming your living space into the dream dwelling you've always wanted. However, amidst the excitement, it's crucial to undertake precautions to avoid common pitfalls that could lead to home insurance claims. By following a few key tips,… — Jul 8, 2024](/blog/2024/avoiding-common-home-insurance-claims-during-renovations) [**Essential Fire Safety Tips for Your Home** — Taking care of fire safety at home is a key part of managing your household. Each year, fires in residential areas cause significant property damage. However, many of these incidents may be prevented with the right precautions. By following basic fire safety tips, you can help protect your home and… — Jun 5, 2024](/blog/2024/essential-fire-safety-tips-for-your-home) [**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) [**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) [**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) [**Insurance Hard Market** — Have you heard that insurance companies use the term 'hard market'? — A hard market refers to the upswing in a market cycle. — During this phase: — \*Premiums increase: Insurance costs rise, making policies more expensive for consumers and businesses. — \*Capacity decreases: The availability of… — Feb 29, 2024](/blog/2024/inaurance-hard-market) [**Playing Catch Up** — **What's been happening with us? Hmm, let's see.** — We were finally able to celebrate our holiday dinner this February. The team enjoyed steaks, appetizers and a few cocktails. — Nicki has been busy taking her daughter on college tours, tackling the FASFA fun, and trying to keep up with all of the… — Feb 16, 2024](/blog/2024/playing-catch-up) [**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) * * * - [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. 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