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Commercial Property in Tornado Alley: Lessons from Moore 2013
The 2013 Moore EF-5 rewrote what Cleveland County business owners know about commercial property insurance. Here are the lessons that still apply.
Does Oklahoma Still Need Earthquake Insurance?
Oklahoma's quakes peaked at 903 magnitude-3.0+ events in 2015 and have fallen since. Is earthquake coverage still worth carrying? Here's how to decide.
Flood Insurance in Oklahoma: Who Actually Needs It?
Homeowners insurance doesn't cover flood — full stop. Here's how to tell whether your Oklahoma home actually needs a flood policy, in plain English.
Life Insurance for Oklahoma Families: A Plain-English Guide
How much life insurance does an Oklahoma family actually need? A plain-English walk through term vs. whole, coverage amounts, and getting it done.
Oklahoma Minimum Auto Coverage: Is 25/50/25 Enough?
Oklahoma's minimum auto liability is 25/50/25. Here's what those numbers cover, where they run out, and why higher limits cost less than you'd think.
Oklahoma Workers' Comp: What Every Employer Must Know
Oklahoma requires nearly every employer to carry workers' comp — and the penalty can hit $1,000 per day. Here's the plain-English rundown for local employers.
Renters Insurance in Norman: What 116,799 Cleveland County Households Should Know
Roughly a third of Cleveland County households rent. Here's what renters insurance covers, what it costs, and why your landlord's policy won't help you.
Starting a Business in Cleveland County: The Insurance Checklist
Launching a business in Norman or the OKC metro? Here's the insurance checklist — GL, property, commercial auto, workers' comp, and cyber — in plain English.
Tornado Season in Cleveland County: What Norman Homeowners Should Know
Cleveland County ranks 5th in Oklahoma for tornadoes since 1950. Here's what that history means for your Norman homeowners policy — before the sirens sound.
Wind/Hail Deductibles in Oklahoma: The Math Every Homeowner Should Do
Percentage wind/hail deductibles can mean thousands out of pocket after a storm. Here's how to run the math on your own Oklahoma homeowners policy.
The OIG Blog Archive
165 Articles & Newsletters, 2017–2026
The best protection starts with education — our monthly newsletter and coverage articles, going back to 2017.
2026 73 articles
- The $10,000 Insurance Audit Surprise: How Contractors Can Avoid It! 09/2026
- Is Your Auto Liability Limit High Enough for Today’s Accident Costs? 09/2026
- Is Your Commercial Building Insured for What It Would Cost to Rebuild Today? 09/2026
- Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value: One Insurance Detail That Can Cost You Thousands! 09/2026
- September Newsletter 09/2026
- September Newsletter Business Edition 09/2026
- Who Is Actually Covered to Drive Your Cars? 09/2026
- Your Business Is Growing But Has Your Insurance Grown With It? 09/2026
- August Newsletter 08/2026
- August Newsletter Business Edition 08/2026
- Could One Bad Accident Put Your Savings at Risk? 08/2026
- Your Business Changed This Year. Did Your Insurance Change With It? 08/2026
- Your College Student Has $10,000+ of Stuff. Is Any of It Insured? 08/2026
- Your College Student Calls at 11:30 PM: “Dad, My Car Won’t Start.” 08/2026
- Your Rental Property Burns. The Mortgage Payment Doesn’t Stop 08/2026
- Your $8,000 in Tools Are Stolen Tonight. What Will Your Insurance Actually Pay? 08/2026
- Certificates of Insurance: What They Do and Don’t Prove 07/2026
- Fireworks, BBQs, and Backyard Liability: Staying Safe This Summer 07/2026
- Hail Damage and Roof Claims: What Oklahoma Homeowners Should Expect 07/2026
- Insuring Seasonal or Part-Time Employees in Oklahoma 07/2026
- July Newsletter Business Edition 07/2026
- July Newsletter 07/2026
- Umbrella Policies: The Extra Layer of Liability Protection 07/2026
- Why Contractors Struggle to Get Coverage for Tract Housing Work 07/2026
- Hired & Non-Owned Auto: Why Every Business Should Have It 06/2026
- Is Your Commercial Property Properly Protected? 06/2026
- June Newsletter Business Edition 06/2026
- Umbrella Liability: Extra Protection for Growing Contractors 06/2026
- RV Insurance: Covering Your Home on Wheels This Summer 06/2026
- Rental Car Coverage: Do You Really Need the Insurance at the Counter? 06/2026
- Travel Coverage: How to Protect Your Belongings on Vacation 06/2026
- June Newsletter 06/2026
- Tools in Transit: Are They Covered in Your Truck? 05/2026
- May Newsletter Business Edition 05/2026
- The Difference Between Builders Risk and General Liability 05/2026
- Top 5 Insurance Mistakes Small Businesses Make 05/2026
- ATVs and Side-by-Sides: How to Properly Insure Your Off-Road Vehicles 05/2026
- May Newsletter 05/2026
- Motorcycle Insurance Basics: What Riders Need to Know in Oklahoma 05/2026
- Boat Insurance: Why Homeowners Coverage Doesn’t Always Protect Your Watercraft 05/2026
- April Newsletter Business Edition 04/2026
- Business Owners Policy (BOP): What’s Included and Who Needs One 04/2026
- Environmental & Pollution Liability: Do Contractors Need It? 04/2026
- Property Owners: How Vacancy Affects Insurance Coverage 04/2026
- April Newsletter 04/2026
- Roadside Assistance Coverage: Is It Worth It for Drivers? 04/2026
- Teen Drivers: How to Insure Them Without Breaking the Bank 04/2026
- Uninsured Drivers in Oklahoma: Why UM/UIM Coverage Is Essential 04/2026
- 3 Most Common Insurance Audit Mistakes That Cost Business Owners Thousands 03/2026
- Fleet Management & Insurance: How to Lower Costs 03/2026
- March Newsletter Business Edition 03/2026
- Understanding Additional Insured Endorsements in Contracts 03/2026
- Why Should I Insure My Tools and Equipment? 03/2026
- How to Review and Update Your Coverage and Why We Send Out Those Bi-Annual and Annual Review Emails. 03/2026
- March Newsletter 03/2026
- Water Backup & Service Line Coverage The Hidden Gaps in Your Home Policy 03/2026
- What To Do Immediately After Storm Damage in Oklahoma 03/2026
- Why Property Valuations Matter: Avoiding Underinsurance and Co-Insurance Penalties 02/2026
- Business Interruption Insurance: Real-Life Examples in Oklahoma 02/2026
- February Newsletter Business Edition 02/2026
- February Newsletter 02/2026
- Life Insurance: It’s Not for You—It’s for the People You Love 02/2026
- Contractors: When Are You Liable for Subcontractors’ Work? 02/2026
- Liability Protection: Why Love Means Making Sure Your Family Is Covered 02/2026
- Insuring Jewelry and Gifts: Why Your Basic Homeowners Coverage May Not Be Enough 02/2026
- January Newsletter Business Edition 01/2026
- Insurance Resolutions: Top 5 Ways to Save on Coverage in 2026 01/2026
- Bonding Basics: Why Contractors May Need Bonds in Addition to Insurance 01/2026
- Workers’ Comp 101 for Oklahoma Small Businesses 01/2026
- Frozen Pipes and Water Damage — What’s Covered by Insurance 01/2026
- January Newsletter 01/2026
- Starting the New Year — Why a Policy Review Should Be on Your Resolution List 01/2026
- Winter Driving in Oklahoma — How to Stay Protected 01/2026
2025 35 articles
- End-of-Year Review: Business Changes to Tell Your Insurance Agent About 12/2025
- December Newsletter Business Edition 12/2025
- December Newsletter 12/2025
- Home Fire Safety: How Insurance Responds to Common Holiday Claims 12/2025
- Winter Risks: How Slip-and-Fall Claims Impact Your Business Insurance 12/2025
- Insuring Expensive Holiday Gifts: Jewelry, Electronics, and More 12/2025
- Year-End Insurance Review: Making Sure You’re Covered Going into the New Year 12/2025
- Understanding Umbrella Liability for Small Businesses 12/2025
- Cyber Risks for Small Businesses in Oklahoma 11/2025
- November Newsletter Business Edition 11/2025
- Why Should I Make My Tenants Carry Insurance? 11/2025
- Why Subcontractor Agreements Matter for Your Liability Insurance? 11/2025
- Does Auto Insurance Cover Personal Property in Your Car While Traveling? 11/2025
- November Newsletter 11/2025
- Traveling for the Holidays? What Your Auto Policy Does (and Doesn’t) Cover! 11/2025
- Why Liability Coverage Is the Most Overlooked but Most Important Protection 11/2025
- Auto Coverage for Deer Collisions: What Oklahomans Need to Know 10/2025
- Fall Storm Prep: Protecting Your Home from Wind and Hail 10/2025
- Fire Safety for Business Owners: Prevention & Insurance Gaps 10/2025
- October Newsletter Business Edition 10/2025
- October Newsletter 10/2025
- Protecting Your Tools & Equipment from Theft 10/2025
- Commercial Auto: What’s Really Covered vs. Personal Auto Policies 10/2025
- Home Inventory: Why Documenting Your Belongings Matters Before a Claim 10/2025
- Commercial Surety Bonds: A Simple Explanation 09/2025
- Commercial Property Co-Insurance in Oklahoma 09/2025
- Contractors: How to Avoid Costly Audit Surprises 08/2025
- Property Owners: What Co-Insurance Means and Why It Matters 08/2025
- September Newsletter Business Edition 08/2025
- Why Every Small Business Needs General Liability Insurance 08/2025
- Homeowners Insurance in Oklahoma — What’s Actually Covered (and What’s Not) 08/2025
- Why Renters Insurance is a Must in Oklahoma (Even if You Don’t Own a Home) 08/2025
- Why the Cheapest Auto Insurance May Cost You More in Oklahoma 08/2025
- September Newsletter 08/2025
- Is The Lowest Quote Always The Best One? 05/2025
2024 2 articles
2023 6 articles
2022 4 articles
2021 3 articles
2020 39 articles
- FAQ: Home Insurance Loss of Power 10/2020
- Homeowner Insurance Tree Damage Coverage 10/2020
- Oklahoma Business Relief Program 07/2020
- Drivers Seat June 2020 Part 2 06/2020
- Drivers Seat June 2020 06/2020
- Does Insurance Cover My Business For Civil Unrest Damage 06/2020
- MetLife Client Help 05/2020
- My Safeco Auto Refund 05/2020
- Extended to June 15: Billing leniency 05/2020
- My Progressive Auto Refund 05/2020
- Most Costly Mistake Parents Make 05/2020
- Mercury Premium Giveback May 8, 2020 05/2020
- Message from Mike Hunter 05/2020
- How We’re Helping Customers Through The Pandemic 04/2020
- Mercury Premium Giveback 04/2020
- Liberty Mutual Catastrophe Update 04/2020
- Coronavirus: What to Do if You’re Out of Work – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- Liberty Mutual Businessowners Policy (BOP) Refund 04/2020
- 25 Free Things to Do With Kids During the Coronavirus Quarantine – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- 4 Ways to Make Temporary Income During the Coronavirus – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- Don’t Fall Into the Coronavirus Shopping Frenzy – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- 5 Ways to Improve Your Financial Health – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- How To Manage Your Money During A Crisis – Blog From Dave Ramsey 04/2020
- Helpful Hints For Working At Home 04/2020
- How To Track Your Stimulus Payment 04/2020
- Main Street America – Special Message From MSA CEO Chris Listau 04/2020
- Mercury Private Passenger Auto Giveback Program 04/2020
- Progressive Provides $1 Billion To Customers 04/2020
- ASI Is Here To Help On Covid-19 04/2020
- Encompass Is Here To Help On Covid-19 04/2020
- Foremost Is Here To Help On Covid-19 04/2020
- Liberty Mutual Is Here To Help On Covid-19 04/2020
- Main Street America Is Here To Help 04/2020
- Mercury Is Here To Help 04/2020
- Progressive Is Here To Help 04/2020
- Safeco Is Here To Help 04/2020
- The Hartford Is Here To Help 04/2020
- Travelers Announces Stay-at-Home Auto Premium Credit Program 04/2020
- Safeco Gives Money Back To Clients 04/2020
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