Alan Carpenter Farmers Agent

Behind every successful womanis a story of love and determination. You canhelp protect your family’s financial future forgenerations to come with life insurance.

She dreams, she achieves, and she wants to leave her mark. This Women's History Month, let's bridge the life insurance gap and help support her dreams.

Women control 1/3 of US household wealth totaling $10 trillion and are set to inherit an additional $20 trillion by the end of the decade. But less than half of women say they are comfortable with their financial planning. A second opinion is free. Let’s talk.

Is there a doctor in the house? Why, yes. Glad you asked. Farmers® has an on-staff physician and more than two dozen nurses to help with workers’ compensation claims when one of your employees gets hurt on the job. And the nurse triage is there for your employees 24/7.

How well do we know workers’ comp? Would you believe... Farmers® has been insuring small businesses since the year Amelia Earhart first flew solo across the Pacific? Since Social Security was born? Since 1935.

Tired of billing confusion and payments that get “lost in the mail”? Our electronic payments channel for workers’ compensation keeps things simple. Payments go directly to employees. Bills come directly to employers. Easy peasy.

When you’ve got an injured employee, you want to focus on their well-being. Instead, you’re stuck at a desk figuring out workers compensation bills. Consider Farmers CareSM for solutions. All of Your workers; compensation bills are reviewed for accuracy of charges and checked to confirm that discounts have been applied, before you ever see them.

Ring in the New Year with Farmers.

Turning the page on 2023 may mean your home insurance is about to renew. That’s a good time to do a quick coverage review and make sure you’re getting all of your discounts. I can help.

Stuffing or dressing? Pumpkin or apple? These are questions we can answer. Today, let the other big decisions go – and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

This season of gratitude reminds us to appreciate the moments we have together. Life insurance can help ensure that those moments can continue even if the unexpected happens.

Keep your business fresh as a daisy. If a power outage or busted refrigeration system (or other mechanical breakdown) could spoil your inventory, we offer coverage that can help you get up and running again. Call me to learn more.

Veterans Day honors all who have served. November 11 is your day, and we thank you for your service.

Hitting the road for the holiday? Check your oil, tires and emergency kit before you buckle up.

Don’t let one bad apple spoil your business. A Farmers business policy can help you recover from employee theft and other losses caused by a dishonest worker. Call me to learn more.

Happy Halloween, everybody! Here’s an important question: Costume or candy — which is the most important?

Grumpy cats! Zoomie cats! Fat cats! Cats in shark costumes! The best thing the internet ever gave us? Cat memes. What’s your favorite? And happy National Cat Day.

Does your business have an iconic, instantly-recognizable sign out front? You can cover outdoor signs with a business insurance policy. Call me to learn more about this and other coverage to help you keep your business up and running.

Has your heating and cooling system ever broken down? Have you experienced a phone or security system meltdown? When critical equipment breaks down, you know that means your business can, too. Let’s talk about coverage that can help you repair or replace equipment damaged by a power surge, storm and other incidents.

Dropoffs, pickups, rides to practice — back to school means more driving, more traffic and more kids in crosswalks. It’s a good time to pay special attention when driving near schools, bus stops and intersections with crossing guards.

If windows are the eyes into the soul of a brick-and-mortar shop, a broken window — think: vandalism, a break-in or storm — could be a black eye for your business. Call me to learn more about tenants exterior glass coverage in a Farmers business policy.

It’s National Teen Driver Safety week, so if your teen gives you nothing but [eyeball roll emoji] when you talk about safe driving, consider this: it’s not what you say, it’s what you do. Put the phone down and keep your eyes on the road when you’re driving.

New and existing homeowners may benefit from having life insurance, but what kind of policy might be best depends on your circumstances. Ultimately, as a homeowner, your decision to get life insurance should be based on your financial objectives. Read the blog to learn more.

Should homeowners consider life insurance? : Farmers Insurance® New and existing homeowners may benefit from having life insurance, but what policy might be best depends on individual circumstances.

Thinking about market volatility? Read our blog about how market changes may present life insurance opportunities where you can help protect your family's financial future.

How can life insurance help when markets are volatile? | Farmers Insurance While often uncomfortable to talk about, market changes may present life insurance opportunities where you can help protect your family’s financial future.

Including an advance directive in your estate plan is a personal choice that can allow you to plan and communicate your medical treatment preferences under circumstances that prevent you from doing so on your own. Read the blog to learn more.

Should my estate plan include an advance directive? : Farmers Insurance® Including an advance directive in your estate plan is a personal choice that can allow you to plan and communicate your medical treatment preferences under circumstances that prevent you from doing so on your own.

Life insurance can play a major role in estate planning, from things such as helping your beneficiaries cover your final expenses, estate taxes, or to leaving a potential nest egg for your children. I’m here to help you get started.

Ahhh, autumn leaves. They blaze, they amaze. And then they fall and gum up your gutters, just in time for the rain and snow. Cleaning clogged gutters now can help prevent damage to your roof and home this season.

Fall encourages us to embrace change and make positive transformations. Thinking about life insurance to include in your estate plan can be a proactive step in helping you to protect your legacy and make a financial impact for future generations.

Let’s talk about plumbing. Specifically: the pipes, drains, septic system or sump pump that help you keep your business clean and comfortable for customers. Adding coverage specific to sewer and drains to a business policy could help spare you a financial mess. Call me to learn more.

Life insurance isn’t just for older generations. In fact, getting coverage earlier in life can be more affordable than you may think. Don’t delay helping to protect your family’s financial future. Let’s talk today about your options.