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Changes That May Affect Your Medicare Coverage

Recent legislation and subsequent rule changes to the Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage program may affect Medicare recipients' coverage in 2026.

Planning Your Future Understanding Insurance

What You Need to Know About Earthquake Insurance

As an independent agency, SELCO Insurance Services can help you find affordable earthquake insurance for peace of mind in the event of an earthquake damaging your home.

Planning Your Future Owning a Home Understanding Insurance

Prepare Your Home and Vehicle for a La Niña Winter

Colder, wetter weather certainly makes conditions worse for your home and the roads. But a little research and preparation can go a long way to provide peace of mind and help ensure a safe and warm winter.

Planning Your Future Understanding Insurance

Navigating a Hard Insurance Market

As the insurance industry endures a “hard market,” in which premiums increase, coverage is restricted, and capacity for insurance decreases, there are still ways to weather the storm.

Planning Your Future Understanding Insurance

Making Sense of Rising Insurance Rates

A confluence of market trends caused insurance carriers to raise their rates. Despite this occurrence, there are still ways to enjoy savings on your insurance policies.

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Medicare 101: Your Questions Answered

The world of Medicare is complex and can feel overwhelming. It helps to hear from those who live in it—and to start with the basics.

Understanding Insurance

Telematics: Rewarding Safe Drivers Through Technology

Using technology, telematics-based insurance is able to set rates based on how you actually drive, not on how you're likely to drive.

Buying a Vehicle Understanding Insurance

7 Life Insurance Misconceptions

Don't be fooled by common myths and misunderstandings about life insurance. Whatever your unique needs, it doesn’t hurt to give what you’ve heard additional thought.

Planning Your Future Understanding Insurance

Unexpected Expenses of Owning a Pet

Before taking a trip down to your local shelter or pet store, you’ll want to ensure you can provide for your pet’s regular needs and can respond to emergencies.

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Protect Yourself From Financial Burden

Payment protection offers a simple way to ensure your loans don’t become a hardship if you’re gone. Learn the differences between Payment Protection and life insurance. 

Planning Your Future Understanding Insurance