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Fathers Day Contest 2012

fargoins — Thu, 31 May 2012 17:09:47 +0000

Fathers Day is approaching. As you already know, we do things a little differently here at Fargo Insurance Group (FIG), and we are not your ordinary West Virginia Insurance agency. With this in mind, we want to take some time to honor local fathers in our area! The rules are simple, and the prizes are awesome! I look forward to reading your stories, and seeing your pictures!

Here is how it’s done:

Submit via email or Facebook a picture of you and your father.
Along with the picture, include a short story as to why you and your father deserve the prize!
Last day to enter is Thursday, June 14^th at 11:59pm.
Winners will be selected on Friday, June 15^th.
Winner and Runner-up will be selected by the Staff of FIG
The winner walks away with:
- 2 tickets to a Hagerstown Suns Baseball game(2 Dates Available)
- Gift certificate for a local restaurant (TBD) Hang Tight! I’ll get this info out ASAP!
The Runner-up will walk away with:
- 2 tickets to the Hagerstown Suns game (Alternate date that winner selects).

How to Submit:

Via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fargoinsurance
- Upload a photo to our Facebook Page and either in a comment, or as a description of the photo include your story.
- If an administrator of FIG FB page does not “like” or make a follow up comment, it is possible we did not see the submission.
Via Email: FUN@FARGOINS.COM
- In the subject line put Fathers Day
- Attach the photo to the email
- In the body of the message include your story.
- You will receive a response email advising your submission was received

Here, lets get the Legal Stuff out of the way:

Staff members of Fargo Insurance Group are not permitted to join this contest.

These conditions will affect your legal rights; including the right to sue or claim compensation following any accident.

By receiving this gift you are:

Releasing Fargo Insurance Group, Inc. from any liability associated with the gift.
Certifying that the receiver assumes all risk of personal injury, death or property loss resulting from any cause whatsoever.
Certifying that you assume all risks, consequences, and potential liability for this participation.
Stating, “I, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives, heirs, executors, agents, and assigns, hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the directors, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers (hereinafter referred to as “Releasees”) for any and all liability. I further agree that Releasees are not in any way responsible for any injury or damages of any kind that I may sustain as a result of my acceptance of this gift.”
AGREEING TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the RELEASEES from any loss, liability, damage, or costs, including travel costs, court costs and attorneys’ fees that Releases may incur due to my participation in said activities, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES or otherwise.
Allowing Fargo Insurance Group to use my name, image, or likeness in any advertising associated with the receipt of this gift.
By receiving this gift, I state that I have READ and UNDERSTAND the terms and conditions of receiving this gift. If I do NOT agree to the terms, I will NOT receive the gifts.

Seven Insurance Myths by CBS

fargoins — Tue, 29 May 2012 15:30:43 +0000

I came across these seven myths. This is from an article that CBS did in October of 2009. I give you my take on what they have to say. First, I guess it would help to know what the myths they refer to are.

The 7 myths that CBS refers to are:

My Job’s disability will cover me.
My homeowners Insurance will cover me
I Don’t Need Long-Term_Care Insurance
Only Rick people need umbrella coverage
Low Deductible are Best
I Need enough Life insurance to cover several times my income
My auto policy pays for a rental carClick Here to Continue reading…

Highlighting Depot Florist via Video

fargoins — Fri, 18 May 2012 15:55:45 +0000

At Fargo insurance Group, we do things a little differently. We are not your normal agency that cares very little about our community. WE CARE A LOT! We are not your normal agency that only talks to you at renewal. We are not in it for the money as some agencies are, we are in it to help you grow! Fargo Insurance Group has partnered with Depot Florist as a part of our Commercial Partners Program. Check out these 2 videos we produced for them. We love Depot Florist a local Martinsburg Florist, and we know you will as well!
Enjoy!

This is a commercial we put together to drive local consumers to Depot Florist. We know you will be 100% thrilled with the quality and service of your order. Give Pam a call, and let them serve you!

This is a video we put together to highlight our partners program. If you would like more information, check out our Commercial Partnership Information Page.

Records Management Solutions (RMS) provides Document Shredding & Document Imaging Solutions

fargoins — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:29:14 +0000

Highlighting a significant business partner. We welcome RMS to our partners program(find the FIG Partners Page Here) and look forward to working closely with them. Fargo Insurance Group has used RMS for our document management solutions for some time now and are thrilled with the service they provide. I strongly encourage you to get to know this local company! Welcome aboard, RMS! Find them on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.

Every organization faces the ongoing dilemma: How do we solve the accumulation of paper and data records that seem to accumulate over time?

Documents have to be stored and maintained for at least a short time, but where and how? Records are highly confidential and must be protected from prying eyes. Records Management Solutions (RMS) are experts in the field of records management; offering organized, cost-effective services to organizations seeking document storage, imaging and destruction solutions.

Consider the advantages of using a professional records management firm to store, retrieve or ultimately dispose of your company’s vulnerable records:

• Convenience

• Efficiency

• Confidentiality

• Security

• Affordability

Why Use RMS Shredding?

- Outsourcing shredding duties allows employees to be more productive in their core responsibilities

- Safety – even small machines can cause injury if they grab clothing or accessories

- Reduced capital and employment expenditures

- Employees are more likely to realize the value of discarded company information

- Company information such as payroll, correspondence, legal and employment issues should not be exposed to most employees
- In-house shredding will not dispose of large volumes of data and may prompt employees to circumvent the destruction process

- Prevent information from being leaked to the public

Organizations reap many benefits by utilizing RMS’s services, including: the reduction of clutter in expensive office space, a decrease in labor costs associated with record retention and an increased ability to locate records faster and easier.

Headquartered in Martinsburg, West Virginia – RMS is centrally located to properly serve the needs of organizations throughout West Virginia, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Washington, DC.

RMS is a member in good standing with the National Association for Information Destruction Inc. (NAID) – an integral distinction that recognizes RMS as a credible industry organization, which offers professional document destruction services to customers and provides professional industry training for its employees.

I’m Covered Through My Company… I Think!

fargoins — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:33:40 +0000

When looking for a job, benefits are important. With the ever rising cost of Health Insurance, and the ever declining health of our nation, benefits seem to be more and more of a decision making factor when looking for employment. You include on top of health insurance benefits, Life Insurance benefits and you have a winning combination, right? Well, some may say that. Others would differ.

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A Sealed Bid Auction for Coach Grant

fargoins — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:00:30 +0000

1 NASCAR® Nationwide® Series Official Jean Jacket (L)
1 NASCAR® Nationwide® Series License Plate Frame
1 NASCAR® Nationwide® Series Official Hat
1 NASCAR® Nationwide® Series Tote Bag
1 NASCAR® Nationwide® Series Can Cozy
Winners Picture taken with Danica Patrick*

EMAIL YOUR MAX BID TO:

FUN@FARGOINS.COM
(ONLY BIDS RECEIVED BY EMAIL WILL BE ACCEPTED).

Example: “I will pay $3500 for the above items and my contact information is…”

Winner Will be Notified via Email and Facebook on May 7, 2012

FARGO INSURANCE GROUP WILL MATCH UP TO $1,000

100% of Proceeds Help Coach Grant

Why: Coach Mike Grant has been a constant positive presence in the lives of many young men in Jefferson County. It’s time for our community to give back as he battles cancer.

How: Send a BID and contact information to the email address below with the MAXIMUM amount you will pay for the below described items. In the event of 2 bids of the same price, the earlier time stamp on the email will win. (See picture above):

1 NASCAR® Nationwide® Series Official Jean Jacket (L)
1 NASCAR® Nationwide® Series License Plate Frame
1 NASCAR® Nationwide® Series Official Hat
1 NASCAR® Nationwide® Series Tote Bag
1 NASCAR® Nationwide® Series Can Cozy
Winners Picture taken with Danica Patrick*

All Items will be awarded as a PACKAGE. Winning bidder will be notified via email and the Fargo Insurance Facebook Page on May 7, 2012.

*Danica Patrick is a cut-out likeness

Coach Mike Grant Cash Bonanza Benefit

fargoins — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:07:43 +0000

Where: Ranson Civic Center

When: April 14, 2012 6pm – 11 pm

Tickets: $50 per couple

Dinner

Mini Corn Hole Tournament

Silent Auction

$6500 in Cash Prizes to be given out, with a grand prize of $2500

Coach Mike Grant has been battling brain cancer since last fall. Come join the “Friends of Big Mike” in our effort to raise some funds for the family to help them through the financial burden that accompanies cancer treatments.

Coach Mike has been a constant positive presence in the lives of many young men in Jefferson County through JCYFL Football, and WHS football. Coach has given unselfishly of his time for our community for many years. It’s time for our community to give unselfishly to this role model, mentor, and friend to so many of our young men.

Contact Ronda Lehman @ 304-261-8070 or email r30nik@aol.com w/ questions

Donations for the Silent Auction can be dropped at:

The Spirit, Studio M, and Jefferson Asphalt, all of Charles Town.

And The Locker Room of Ranson Shopping Center

Tickets are also available at these locations.

(Unfortunately this is not a “kid friendly” event)

Part Uno of “Is Insurance a Foreign Language?” or in Korean – 보험은 외국어인가요?

fargoins — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:26:42 +0000

I recently wrote an article on how confusing Insurance terms and conditions can be. I figured this may help some of you know what it is that your omniscient agent is speaking about! (that omniscient part was a joke ). Regardless, if you speak French, Spanish, or Korean; Insurance can be confusing! Take a look at part 1 of a series I will be writing! Take a look as see what ya know by following the link.

Now in Korean:
저는 최근에 혼란 보험 약관과 조건이 될 수있는 방법에 대한 기사를 썼습니다. 이 상황이 당신의 일부가 네 전지 에이전트에 대해 말할 수있다는 게 어떤 건지 도움이 될 거에요! (그 전지 부분은 농담 :)이었다). 상관없이, 당신은 프랑스어, 스페인어, 한국어를 구사하는 경우, 보험은 혼동이 될 수 있습니다! 나 글쓰는됩니다 시리즈의 파트 1에서 찾아보세요!

We can’t neglect Spanish:

Hace poco escribí un artículo sobre cómo los términos confusos de seguros y condiciones puede ser. Pensé que esto podría ayudar a algunos de ustedes saben qué es lo que su agente omnisciente está hablando! (la parte omnisciente, era una broma :)).De todos modos, si usted habla francés, español o coreano; seguro puede ser confuso!Echa un vistazo a la parte 1 de una serie que va a escribir!

And, since I mentioned French above – here ya go!:

J’ai récemment écrit un article sur comment les termes et conditions d’assuranceconfusion peut être. J’ai pensé cela peut aider certains d’entre vous savent ce que c’estque votre agent omniscient parle de! (cette partie omnisciente c’était une blague :)). Peu importe, si vous parlez français, en espagnol ou en Corée; L’assurance peut être source de confusion! Jetez un oeil à la partie 1 d’une série, je vais être écrit!

The Tragedy of Online Insurance

fargoins — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 15:07:41 +0000

Reblogged from Fargo Insurance Group, Inc.:

In today’s economy, most people are considering only the price they pay for the insurance they need. Every time you turn on your TV to watch the latest sporting event or reality show, you are bombarded with insurance companies telling you they have the best price. It would not be wrong of me to assume that the majority of the insurance commercials you view are from Internet agencies or e-agencies.

Gun Safety Put Rather Simply

fargoins — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 20:42:45 +0000

As an insurance company, we take our role in your lives seriously. People think of their insurance agents only when they have a claim to file or a bill to pay. We take that a little more seriously at Fargo Insurance. Over the next couple key strokes I want to talk about a controversial subject, yet one that is near and dear to me – Gun’s. Continue Reading here…