Insurance Products
We take pride in our consultative approach; at Forest M. Edwards Agency, Inc. we take the time to understand your changing insurance needs, and will put a personal insurance or business insurance program in place that will deliver economy, superior protection, and risk management assistance.
Some products and services may not be available in your area.
Personal Insurance Products (Auto and Home Insurance)
- Personal PackageOne policy, one bill equals convenience and enhanced protection. We can combine your auto, home and other coverage in one comprehensive policy. We can start now with just your auto or home and 'package' the other coverage when your current policy expires.
- Homeowner Insurance
One little policy does a lot. A homeowner policy reimburses you for damage to your home from a variety of causes. If your home is totally destroyed or you cannot use it for a period of time, your homeowner policy will also cover that. The insurance extends to your home's contents and liability for damage to property of others or injury caused to someone by you or a family member. Your policy can be personalized to include greater levels of protection for important property, home office situations, liability for boat ownership and additions and alterations to your residence.
- Personal Auto InsuranceYou need to protect yourself should your vehicle be damaged or stolen. Just as important, you need insurance for liability - property damage or injury to others caused by you and other household members as a result of operating a motor vehicle. Other policy features include medical payment reimbursement and reimbursement for injury caused to you by an uninsured or inadequately insured driver. There are many special situations where you may need to customize your policy; examples include installation of custom audio equipment, business use of your auto and teenage and guest drivers, to name a few.
- Antique, Classic and Customized Automobile InsuranceSpecial autos come in all shapes, sizes and model years. We share your dedication to caring for and protecting your special vehicle. Let us help you care for your classic car by providing the policy that is right for it and you.
- ATV InsuranceInsurance is not required for your ATV but there are several situations where liability protection you have under other policies may not apply. Some states require insurance for ATVs operated on state-owned land and your homeowner policy may not protect you if you ride off your property. ATV Insurance can fill in these gaps and will reimburse you if your ATV is stolen or badly damaged. ATV Insurance includes Liability, Medical Payments, Comprehensive and Collision coverage, much like an Auto Insurance Policy.
- Boat InsuranceOne policy includes protection against loss to your boat, motors, trailers and equipment and liability for property damage or physical injury to others caused by you or other boat operators.
- Condo Insurance
One little policy does a lot. A condominium insurance policy reimburses you for damage to your condo, from the walls in, and from a variety of causes. If your condo is totally destroyed or you cannot use it for a period of time, your condo owners policy will also cover that. The insurance extends to your condo's contents and liability for damage to property of others or injury caused to someone by you or a family member. Your policy can be personalized to include greater levels of protection for important property, home office situations, liability for boat ownership and additions and alterations to your residence.
- Dwelling Fire InsuranceDwelling Fire Insurance is designed to insure residences you own or have a financial interest in but do not live in. Common situations calling for this type of insurance coverage include rental homes, homes that are vacant because they are temporarily uninhabitable or are not currently occupied because of a transition caused by a sale or relocation. In these situations insurance protection is needed for the building but typically not for any contents. Liability insurance for the property can sometimes be added or may be handled through alternative approaches.
- Earthquake Insurance
Property insurance policies - for both home and business - are designed to cover a lot of perils, like fire and theft. But property insurance policies are not designed to cover potentially catastrophic events like earthquake and this coverage is specifically excluded from standard policies. Even though people in the U.S. live near fault lines, damaging seismic activity is infrequent and hard to predict. We may experience a devastating earthquake in the U.S. in our lifetimes, or we may escape earthquakes here for generations to come.
Earthquake insurance can be endorsed, or added, to a home insurance or business property insurance policy. Earthquake insurance rates vary with the type of building construction. Wooden structures, because they will flex in a mild earthquake, have lower insurance rates than brick structures.
Earthquake insurance policies usually have higher deductibles - typically 10% to 25% of the building insurance amount - and often separate deductibles will apply for the building structure, building contents, and detached structures, like bulkheads, sheds and garages.
Earthquake insurance rates will vary by location, building structure, and of course, coverage amount and deductible selection. For most of us, rates start in at a few hundred dollars a year, and when you consider that, of the six strongest earthquakes ever recorded, three have struck since 2004, a few hundred dollars a year seems like a small price to pay for peace of mind.
- Farm and Ranch InsuranceFarm and ranch insurance can be tailored to protect the part-time gentleman farmer to the full scale agribusiness. Plans can include protection for your personal and business assets and legal liability insurance for both personal and farming pursuits. To get a proposal suited to your individual needs, complete our Farm Quote Request form or use the contact link below. And of course, you can always call or stop by to learn more.
- Flood InsuranceEven if your home or business is located away from water or is covered by a homeowner or business insurance policy, you may still need Flood Insurance. Groundwater flooding can cause damage to buildings on higher ground many miles from a body of water and over 20 percent of flood insurance claims originate from areas that are not considered to be high flood-risk. Homeowner and business insurance policies generally exclude flood and related losses because of the catastrophic nature of floods. Affordable flood insurance protection is available and is often an important component of a sound insurance program.
- Home BusinessMore and more people are working from home or starting home-based businesses. A standard homeowner policy affords limited protection for property and liability risks arising from home business pursuits. We have a range of options and can pick the one that's right for your business no matter how small, new or established.
- Identity TheftAbduction of your personal information can result in financial loss ranging from a thief draining your bank accounts to new debt from fraudulently opened credit accounts. Protect yourself before you become a victim by taking necessary precautions and insuring potential loss.
- Landlord Package InsuranceLandlord's face special risks that require special insurance protection. A few examples of losses or exposures that are covered in a Landlord Package Policy include: Loss of rent resulting from an insured loss; Buildings with one or several units; Varied residential or commercial occupancies; Legal liability resulting from the activities of tenants; and Uninsured or under-insured repairmen. Even though Landlord Package Insurance is primarily designed to protect you from loss to rental property it can, and should provide adequate insurance limits to protect your other assets from legal liability arising from rental activities. Even though renting residences to others is a business activity, many insurance companies will treat the renal of 4 or fewer units as a personal insurance matter.
- Motorcycle Insurance
Motorcycles have a higher rate of fatal accidents than automobiles. United States Department of Transportation data for 2005 from the Fatality Analysis Reporting System show that for passenger cars, 18.62 fatal crashes occur per 100,000 registered vehicles. For motorcycles this figure is higher at 75.19 per 100,000 registered vehicles, four times higher than for cars. Source.
Motorcycle insurance covers most types of motorcycles including, cruisers, street sport, touring, high-performance bikes and scooters.
- Personal UmbrellaSometimes the coverage limits in our automobile and homeowner policies are not enough. Litigation today results in more and more jury awards for hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars. An umbrella provides extra protection of $1 million or more.
- Pet Insurance
Pet insurance provides financial benefits similar to human health insurance...even though insurance for our cats and dogs isn't the first thing we think about when our pets come to mind. Dogs live an average of 11 years, longer for small breeds and the average annual cost of dog ownership typically ranges from $700 to $3,000 a year.
Cats live even longer, averaging 12 to 14 years, and the total cost of cat ownership, over the lifetime of your pet ranges from $4,500 to $18,000, Veterinary wellness care, special diets, medication, like spaying and neutering, let alone emergency surgical surgical procedures, make up 30% to 50% of these costs.
Pet health insurance can take the financial uncertainty out pet ownership, contact us for a quote or more information today!
- Recreational Vehicle InsuranceYour RV may be a motor home, travel trailer, fifth wheel or a camper. It's not a house and it's not a car and it needs special insurance protection so you can travel safely. We have products specially designed for the RV lifestyle.
- Renters Insurance
One little policy does a lot. A renters policy covers all most all of your personal property in your apartment, and in some cases, out of your rental unit. The insurance extends to your home's contents and liability for damage to property of others or injury caused to someone by you or a family member. Your policy can be personalized to include greater levels of protection for important property, home office situations, liability for boat ownership.
- Scheduled Personal PropertyMany of us have possessions that are not adequately protected by a standard homeowner policy. Examples include jewelry, antiques, oriental carpets, art work, sports equipment, collectibles and firearms. Scheduling important possessions gives you adequate levels of protection, coverage against broader causes of loss and no deductible.
- Wedding InsuranceWedding costs today quickly climb into the tens of thousands of dollars. Unforeseen events resulting in the postponement or cancellation of a wedding, and last minute replacement of service providers can leave you with $10,000 or $20,000 in expenses and no wedding memories to show for it. Wedding Insurance gives you the peace of mind of knowing that, if wedding plans go awry, your wedding investment can stay protected.
Commercial Insurance (Business Insurance)
- BondsBonds come in several different varieties to fit different needs and situations. In general, bonds are meant to guarantee that one individual or entity will perform according to the specifications of a contract, ordinance or other requirement. Common types are Surety Bonds, Contract Bonds, Judicial and Probate Bonds and License and Permit Bonds.
- Builders Risk InsuranceBuilders Risk Insurance is often used with a different term that describes what the insurance does - Course of Construction Insurance. Builders Risk Insurance covers a building, and typically all materials during construction. Protection can be extended for the work of individual contractors, architects and engineers. Optional coverage can often be added for costs not directly related to construction such as marketing, loss of income and delayed completion.
- Business Auto InsuranceMaybe your business owns vehicles or maybe you rent or lease them. Maybe you or your employees use personal vehicles to conduct business. If so, you need Business Auto Insurance. A Business Auto Insurance Policy protects your business against injury to others and damage to property as a result of business use of vehicles.
- Business Owners PolicyThink of it as homeowner insurance for your business. This type of policy is appropriate for many small and medium sized businesses. It conveniently includes many types of coverage like liability, building, business property and loss of income.
- Commercial General LiabilityYour business faces exposure to loss from legal liability from a number of sources. The CGL provides broad protection from risks arising from your premises and operations, independent contractors and product liability, to name a few.
- Commercial Package PolicyA Commercial Package is a type of business package policy that bundles coverage together for several things including liability, property, boiler and machinery, crime and other optional coverage. The options available create flexibility that allow a Package to be customized for most kinds of business.
- Commercial Property InsuranceThis type of policy provides protection from loss, due to a variety of perils, to all kinds of business property including: building structures, furniture, inventory, equipment, and supplies, money and securities and business records. If you have a larger or more complex business you may need the flexibility of insuring your business property through a Commercial Property Policy.
- Commercial Umbrella Insurance Commercial Umbrella Insurance is sometimes used interchangeably with Excess Liability Insurance. The two are really different; an umbrella insurance policy will 'reach down' to provide coverage in gaps between other business insurance policies while a true excess insurance policy is intended to provide extra limits of insurance on top of coverage provided by other business insurance policies that are in place.
- Contractors LiabilityContractors have liability insurance needs unique to the building trade. We understand those needs and can find insurance protection to fit the budget of your business.
- Crime InsuranceBusinesses are exposed to many types of loss not always covered in other types of business insurance policies. Crime Insurance indemnifies your business from embezzlement or theft by employees, forgery, hacking (electronic theft), theft of cash or securities by someone other than an employee or damage to your building or property caused by a burglary.
- Directors and Officers Liability InsuranceD & O Insurance, as it is commonly called, is essential to attracting, retaining top business management talent. Lawsuits against a business and its management for negligent or wrongful acts can be brought by any number of constituents like shareholders, customers or regulatory bodies. D & O Insurance will fill in gaps in primary business liability insurance and will protect the personal assets of the directors and officers.
- Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI)This kind of insurance provides insurance against liability for, as the name implies, employment practices. Protection, which will vary from policy to policy, covers a broad range of claims or lawsuits that might be brought by current or former employees or employment candidates. Just a few examples include sexual harassment, wrongful termination or discipline, wrongful failure to promote or hire, emotional distress, discrimination and invasion of privacy. Recent growth in employment practice litigation makes review of employment practices and insurance protection a necessity for most businesses today.
- Farm and Ranch InsuranceFarm and ranch insurance can be tailored to protect the part-time gentleman farmer to the full scale agribusiness. Plans can include protection for your personal and business assets and legal liability insurance for both personal and farming pursuits. To get a proposal suited to your individual needs, complete our Farm Quote Request form or use the contact link below. And of course, you can always call or stop by to learn more.
- Fidelity BondA Fidelity Bond protects bondholder clients from theft by employees of the bond holder. This type of bond is very close to traditional insurance - in this case it protects the employer/bond holder from employee dishonesty. Fidelity Bonds are often purchased by businesses employing high risk employees.
- Fiduciary BondFiduciary Bonds provide guarantees that certain individuals in positions of trust will carry out duties faithfully and honestly. Fiduciary Bonds are often required by estate administrators, trustees, estate executors, and others. In some specific cases courts or statutory requirements may call for a Fiduciary Bond; in these situations the bond is often referred to as a Probate Bond, sometimes a Judicial Bond, and sometimes a Court Bond.
- Garagekeepers Legal Liability Insurance General liability insurance policies, and even Garage Liability insurance policies are not intended to provide insurance protection for damage or loss to vehicles that have been left with your business (the legal wording: in your care, custody, or control). That's where Garagekeepers liability coverage comes in; it is meant to protect a business from negligence causing damage to a customer’s vehicle. Some businesses that commonly need Garagekeepers liability insurance include auto dealers and repair shops, parking lots, hotels and restaurants with valet parking services, and towing services.
- Garagekeepers LiabilityThis is a comprehensive insurance product designed for businesses that sell, service, store or park road use vehicles. It includes liability insurance protection for damage to vehicles left in the care of the business. This protection extends to customer and non-customer vehicles. In addition, this type of insurance policy provides comprehensive liability for non-vehicle damages and injuries occurring on the business property.
- Inland Marine InsuranceInsurance for a variety of property in land transit as well as instrumentalities of transportation such as bridges or tunnels would seem to fit the name, Inland Marine Insurance, and this kind of property is in fact insured by this class of insurance. But the policies in this category also provide coverage for property under construction, construction equipment, scheduled property like jewelry, furs, tools and more that move about or fluctuate in value as well as instrumentalities of communication like broadcast towers.
- Innkeeper's Liability InsuranceInnkeeper's Liability Insurance pays for loss or damage to guest property while it is on the premises of an insured and in their possession. If you business involves lodging, no matter on what scale, this is an insurance protection that should be considered.
- Landlord Package InsuranceLandlord's face special risks that require special insurance protection. A few examples of losses or exposures that are covered in a Landlord Package Policy include: Loss of rent resulting from an insured loss; Buildings with one or several units; Varied residential or commercial occupancies; Legal liability resulting from the activities of tenants; and Uninsured or under-insured repairmen. Even though Landlord Package Insurance is primarily designed to protect you from loss to rental property it can, and should provide adequate insurance limits to protect your other assets from legal liability arising from rental activities.
- Liquor Liability InsuranceAny establishment serving alcoholic beverages is exposed to lawsuits charging that liquor was served to an intoxicated person who may later have been involved in an accident. Liquor Liability Insurance is intended to protect food service businesses like restaurants, hotels, and even bed and breakfasts, from liability damages in such cases.
- Product LiabilityYou don't have to manufacture a product to be liable for damages due to injury or loss related to that product. If you are in the business of supplying, selling, or even providing a repair service. There are also 'products' that we don't normally think of as 'products', like the food served in a restaurant, that expose a business to product liability claims. Product Liability Insurance covers all kinds of businesses engaged in making, delivering , selling, or supporting almost any kind of product.
- Special Events InsuranceToday, any group, club, business, association or individual organizing an event is exposed to liability claims brought by spectators, participants, attendees, and contractors. Special Events Insurance is there to protect your business or organization from claims arising from events not covered in you general liability insurance policy. Special Event Insurance is often required by auditoriums, parks and other venues where events are held. Coverage can be tailored to the duration, size, activities, and nature or your individual event.
- Workers' Compensation InsuranceThis type of insurance pays for medical and rehabilitation expenses for workers injured on the job. Lost wages are also covered. Each state governs the compensation details, including the amounts paid. This is often a mandatory type of insurance.
Individual Health & Financial Products
- Disability Insurance (Individual)A study performed by the American Council of Life Insurers showed that a 35 year old is six times more likely to be disabled than die before they are 65. Disability policies can be tailored to supplement employer benefits, provide benefits to the self-insured, or to fund a business disability buy-sell agreement.
- Financial ServicesFinancial products for individuals and families including life insurance, fixed annuities, disability insurance, mutual funds and IRAs.
- Fixed AnnuitiesFixed Annuities are a type of insurance contract where an insurance company makes a series of guaranteed payments in exchange for a sum of money at the outset of the contract; some fixed annuities will provide for a payment plan over time to build up the annuity lump sum. This type of investment instrument can help stabilize investment income, defer taxes on investment earnings, and is often part of a financial strategy for retirees or those contemplating retirement. Because of the guaranteed income stream provided by the fixed annuity, the insurance company, rather than the insured (annuity owner), takes the investment risk.
- Health Insurance (Individual)There are more health plans than ever before and increasingly plans are finding ways to balance important financial protection from medical care costs with premium. Budgeting. Let us know what your unique needs are and we will find a program to fit your protection requirements and budget.
- Life and Disability Insurance (Individual)Life insurance is an essential part of any financial program. A variety of policies and limits can be used to pay off a mortgage, cover future education expenses, fund a business buy-sell agreement and more. The type of policy and limits you need will depend on your financial goals.
Just as essential is disability insurance. A study performed by the American Council of Life Insurers showed that a 35 year old is six times more likely to be disabled than die before they are 65. Disability policies can be tailored to supplement employer benefits, provide benefits to the self-insured, or to fund a business disability buy-sell agreement. - Life Insurance (Individual)Life insurance is an essential part of any financial program. A variety of policies and limits can be used to pay off a mortgage, cover future education expenses, fund a business buy-sell agreement and more. The type of policy and limits you need will depend on your financial goals.
- Life, Health and Disability (Individual)Life insurance is an essential part of any financial program. A variety of policies and limits can be used to pay off a mortgage, cover future education expenses, fund a business buy-sell agreement and more. The type of policy and limits you need will depend on your financial goals.
Just as essential is disability insurance. A study performed by the American Council of Life Insurers showed that a 35 year old is six times more likely to be disabled than die before they are 65. Disability policies can be tailored to supplement employer benefits, provide benefits to the self-insured, or to fund a business disability buy-sell agreement.
There are more health plans than ever before and increasingly plans are finding ways to balance important financial protection from medical care costs with premium. Budgeting. Let us know what your unique needs are and we will find a program to fit your protection requirements and budget. - Long Term Care InsuranceAmerica's population is aging and many of us may find our assets at risk as we struggle to pay the costs of daily living assistance during periods of serious illness or disability. These costs are not covered by traditional health policies or Medicare. For some, Long Term Care Insurance may be the best alternative.
- Medical InsuranceMedical Insurance removes the risk of potentially catastrophic financial loss due to unexpected illness or injury. Apply online and get protection as soon as the next day.
- Medical, Disability and Long Term CareThere are more health plans than ever before and increasingly plans are finding ways to balance important financial protection from medical care costs with premium. Budgeting. Let us know what your unique needs are and we will find a program to fit your protection requirements and budget.
Just as essential is disability insurance. A study performed by the American Council of Life Insurers showed that a 35 year old is six times more likely to be disabled than die before they are 65. Disability policies can be tailored to supplement employer benefits, provide benefits to the self-insured, or to fund a business disability buy-sell agreement.
America's population is aging means many of us may find our assets at risk as we struggle to pay the costs of daily living assistance during periods of serious illness or disability. These costs are not covered by traditional health policies or Medicare. For some, Long Term Care Insurance may be the best alternative. - Short Term Medical InsuranceShort Term Medical Insurance removes the risk of potentially catastrophic financial loss due to unexpected illness or injury. Apply online and get protection as soon as the next day.
Group Benefits
- Employee BenefitsComprehensive employee benefit plans for the business community including health insurance, disability insurance, long term care insurance, 401-K, dental insurance, life insurance, fixed annuities, mutual funds, retirement plans, sec. 125.
- Group Health InsuranceHealth insurance is an important benefit for your employees. Having the right plan can give your business a competitive advantage as part of your overall compensation program. In fact, many people who would otherwise be qualified to run their own businesses may work for yours because of access to your benefits program. Let us help you find the best program for you.
- Group Life InsuranceLife insurance is an important benefit for your employees. Having the right plan can give your business a competitive advantage as part of your overall compensation
Some products and services may not be available in your area.
