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Welcome to our News Section of our website where we will periodically be sharing updates about Central Ohio's Insurance industry.

Ohio Tornado Risk Is Increasing: What Central Ohio Residents Need to Know

Severe weather patterns in the United States are shifting. What was once known as “Tornado Alley” in the Great Plains is gradually expanding eastward, bringing more frequent and more unpredictable…

What Insurance Do DoorDash & Uber Eats Drivers Need?

13 Apr 2026
Car Insurance, Commercial Insurance
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TLDR: Your personal auto insurance almost certainly does not cover you while you’re making deliveries. DoorDash provides limited liability coverage during active deliveries, but it won’t cover damage to your own…

Flood Season in Central Ohio

16 Mar 2026
Community, Flood Insurance, Insurance
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Take Precautions Now to Protect Your Home, Car & Family Spring in Central Ohio is beautiful — but it also brings heavy rain, saturated ground, and rising water levels. From…

What Happens to Insurance After a Divorce in Ohio?

17 Feb 2026
Home Insurance, Insurance, Life Insurance
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Divorce is a major life transition, and insurance is one of the most commonly overlooked areas during and after the process. Policies that once made sense during a marriage may…

Proud to Support the Lancaster Community We Call Home

19 Jan 2026
Community, Insurance
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At Bill Palmer Insurance, we believe that being a local business means more than providing reliable insurance coverage—it means being an active, invested part of the community we serve. Lancaster…

49 Years of Trust — A Little Nostalgia, A Lot of Gratitude

15 Dec 2025
Community, Uncategorized
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49 Years of Trust — A Little Nostalgia, A Lot of Gratitude As 2025 trickles to a close, we want to take a moment to thank the Lancaster, Ohio community…

Picture of house insurance tools with house in background

5 Smart Insurance Moves Ohio Homeowners Should Make Before 2026

17 Nov 2025
Home Insurance, Insurance, Life Insurance
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As the year winds down and winter settles in across Ohio, most of us start thinking about resolutions, tax prep, and plans for the new year. But there’s one area…

7 Life Insurance Myths That Leave Ohio Families Unprotected

13 Oct 2025
Community, Life Insurance
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Why Life Insurance Matters More Than You Think Life insurance is one of the most important financial tools families can have — yet nearly half of U.S. adults don’t carry…

What to Know About Deer Accidents and Your Insurance

15 Sep 2025
Car Insurance, Insurance
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Every year, thousands of drivers in Ohio — and especially here in Fairfield County — are involved in collisions with deer. These accidents tend to spike in the fall during…

College student in off-campus apartment with renters insurance in Lancaster, Ohio

Why Renters Insurance Is a Smart Move

20 Aug 2025
Condo Insurance, Insurance, Renters Insurance
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College is an exciting time filled with new experiences — but it also comes with responsibilities. One important (but often overlooked) task is protecting your personal belongings in your college…