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Announcements, press releases, and coverage from Palomar Insurance Corporation — an independent agency serving U.S. and international companies since 1954.

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Press Release

Palomar Insurance Strengthens Risk Consulting Team with Transportation Safety Expert Danny McPeters

Palomar Insurance Corporation has expanded its Risk Consulting Services with the addition of Danny McPeters, a veteran transportation safety leader and former Georgia Division Administrator for the FMCSA.
5 Home Improvements to Save on Home Insurance

Five Upgrades That Lower Your Homeowners Premium

Want to lower your homeowners insurance premium without giving up protection? The right improvements and a well-managed policy can unlock real carrier discounts. We sat down with Lynn Swink, LUTCF, Director of Personal Lines Sales at Palomar, to walk through five high-impact changes that put money back in your pocket. 1. Upgrade to an IBHS FORTIFIED […]

Semi truck at a weigh station with a driver reviewing paperwork.

Trucking Insurance Made Simple: Coverages, Filings, and Ways to Cut Costs

A plain-language guide to commercial trucking insurance: the three core coverages, the supplemental protections most carriers need, the FMCSA and state filings that keep authority active, and what actually moves your premium. Includes current federal minimum limits, the pending rulemaking that could raise them, and practical steps owner-operators and small fleets can take to improve pricing without cutting protection.
Healthcare is your second largest expense. Who controls it?

Healthcare Is Your Second-Largest Expense. Why Are You Letting Someone Else Control It?

Most business owners scrutinize a $100,000 truck purchase far more closely than a health plan that will cost far more over the same period. The difference is not carelessness — it is that healthcare is one of the few major corporate expenses where the buyer has almost no visibility into pricing or where the money goes. Mike Otis, Vice President of Employee Benefits at Palomar, lays out the four kinds of access an employer needs to manage healthcare the way they manage every other line item.
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Safety Tips for Auto Hauling

Contact the Palomar Transportation Team to learn more. *The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency within the Department of Transportation.

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Know Potential DOT Violations to Avoid Penalties

The trucking industry faces enough challenges without accruing avoidable Department of Transportation (DOT) violations. Violations can lead to DOT sanctions, including fines, suspension of operations, and jail time, and can also increase insurance premiums. Maintaining a formal safety and training program with documented policies and procedures can help prevent these common DOT violations. Click here […]

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Common Reasons a Homeowner’s Claim Is Denied

Most denied claims are not about the insurance company saying “no” – they are about misunderstandings. A knowledgeable agent can help you avoid these pitfalls before something happens. They are just as concerned about you understanding the coverage you are purchasing as they are about saving you money. “We are here before, during, and after […]

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Founded in 1954, Palomar Insurance Corporation is one of the oldest independent agencies in the Southeast, delivering tailored insurance programs to U.S. and international companies. Headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama.

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Founded 1954
Headquarters Montgomery, Alabama
Offices AL, GA, MS
Divisions Commercial · Transportation · Personal · Employee Benefits
Leadership Jim Williford, CEO
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