Make a DIFFERENCE this October!

Posted: September 28, 2012 in For Fun
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It’s that time of the year again. Fargo Insurance Group, Inc. is proud to host it’s Third Annual Bras For A Cause for the entire month of October 2012. In 2010 Fargo Insurance Group (FIG), recognized an opportunity for us to have a creative impact on funding the fight against cancer. Since the inception of Bras For a Cause, Fargo Insurance Group has donated more than $5,000 to cancer research. It is our hope that the 3rd Annual event will be the largest success yet. 

How does it work?

Just drop of your bras at any of our location. Bras are accepted at any of the 5 local Fargo Insurance locations (Martinsburg, Ranson, Hedgesville, Inwood, Annandale). Drop your bras off and while your there enter to win multiple prizes. For each bra donated to the cause FIG will donate $.50 to a local organization in an effort to support the research on finding a cure for this disease. In 2010, the money was donated to Susan G. Komen. In 2011, the money was donated to Jefferson, Berkeley and Shepherd University Relay for Life events.

What happens to the bras?

The bras donated can be of any condition. The bras in moderate to excellent condition will be donated to a local women shelter. The bras in poor condition are disposed of appropriately.

How many bras do you want?

This year, for the first time, FIG will be tracking bra donations throughout the month (previously, they were tallied at the end). We have set a goal of 1,000 bras. You can follow the communities success at our Facebook Page.

What else?

On October 12, 2012 from 11am -3pm the Martinsburg, WV FIG office will host a FREE lunch event at our office on Williamsport Pike. On October 26, 2012 from 11am -3pm the Ranson, WV FIG office will host a FREE lunch event at our office on Mildred Street. These events are free, and are an opportunity for you to stop by get some free food as well as get to know a little more about some local organizations! Other organizations will be on hand with fund-raising opportunities and information tables regarding breast cancer research and other pertinent information.

How can I help?

Just BRING US YOUR BRAS!!

For More Information:

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or online at www.fargoins.com. You can also contact

Marshall DeMeritt, COO at 304-267-4915 or coo@fargoins.com

Gas Through The Years

Posted: August 13, 2012 in Insurance, Tips, Tricks
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Interesting graphic put together by Nationwide Bank. What was the cost to fuel your car when you first starting driving? Looking for a few ways to save some fuel money? Give us a call, and we’ll see what we can do for the price of your West Virginia car insurance.

Learn about the history of gas prices and how an auto refinance loan can help.

2012 Annual Berkeley County, WV Youth Fair, Number 65

Posted: July 31, 2012 in For Fun
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We posted on our Virtual Insurance Office a fantastic article highlighting some of the main attractions of the 2012 65th Annual Berkeley County, WV Youth Fair. Here you can read all about it. Just following the link:

Information About the 2012 65th Annual Berkeley County Youth Fair

 

 

SFD Annual Carnival

Posted: July 16, 2012 in For Fun
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Below is taken from the Shepherdstown Fire Department website. It is an outline of the Annual Carnival happening now in Shepherdstown. As a proud supporter of our local fire service, and a leader in WV Insurance we wanted to point you in this direction! 

We invite you to join us for the Shepherdstown Fire Department Annual Fireman’s Carnival. The carnival will be hosted at the Shepherdstown Fire Department located on Route 45 (Martinsburg Pike) in Shepherdstown, WV. Click here to view the map. We have invited Snyders Amusements back again this year to provide the ultimate carnival experience for your family. Below you will find a night-by-night schedule of the events we have planned for you. Each night we have lined up some form of local entertainment on our stage for you and your family. Or, if your looking for indoor A/C, each night in Barron Hall we have $0.25 BINGO for your pleasure. For up to date information, follow our Facebook page or @Twitter feed. We look forward to seeing you at the fire house!

!!EVERY NIGHT IS FAMILY NIGHT*!!

GREAT FOOD – CASH BINGO – GREAT GAMES - 

GREAT ENTERTAINMENT – GREAT CAUSE

Monday, July 16th

“Shepherdstown Has Talent”
Karaoke Entertainment
Final BINGO game pays $50
Silent Auction

Tuesday, July 17th

“Shepherdstown Has Talent”
LIVE Professional Wrestling: 7:00pm – CANCELLED
Final BINGO game pays $50
Silent Auction

Wednesday, July 18th

“Shepherdstown Has Talent”
Karaoke Entertainment
Final BINGO game pays $50
Silent Auction

Thursday, July 19th

New Hopewell Center for the Art performance: 7:00pm
Final BINGO game pays $50
Silent Auction

Friday, July 20th

Annual Baked Good Auction! Come BID and BUY!
Silent Auction – FINAL night
Final BINGO game pays $50
GIGANTIC FIREWORKS Display

Saturday, July 21st

“Shepherdstown Has Talent”
Karaoke Entertainment
Final BINGO game pays $50
Rain Date for Fireworks

New Laws Could Cost $$… and Points!

Posted: June 29, 2012 in To keep you on your toes!
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Have you been told? There is a new law in the State of WV, and we want you to know about it! Read all the details here! 

Wide Open for Problems

Posted: June 21, 2012 in Insurance, Tips, Tricks
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Like most responsible people, you have an insurance policy to protect your home and your cars. If you partake in RV camping or boat riding, you have the right insurance to protect those assets as well. Your extra careful, and the WV homeowner policy even has added protections for the business that your spouse runs out of your home. So, your all set, right? Nope.

Continue Reading our blog post about Personal Umbrella Policies here.

Fathers Day Contest 2012

Posted: May 31, 2012 in For Fun
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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 14th at 11:59pm.
  • Winners will be selected on Friday, June 15th.
  • 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

Posted: May 29, 2012 in Insurance, To keep you on your toes!
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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:

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

Highlighting Depot Florist via Video

Posted: May 18, 2012 in For Fun
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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

Posted: May 11, 2012 in For Fun, To keep you on your toes!
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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.

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