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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.

How to Make Bill’s Eye Twitch: An Insurance Agent’s Guide to Questionable Decisions

After nearly 50 years in the insurance business, Bill Palmer has seen just about everything. Car accidents. House fires. Fallen trees. Hailstorms. Burst pipes. Teenage drivers. Through it all, Bill…

Does Home Insurance Cover Septic Tanks?

If your home has a septic system, you’ve probably wondered: Does home insurance cover septic tanks? It’s one of the most common questions homeowners ask, especially in rural areas where…

Insurance Agent Job Posting

31 Jul 2026
Community
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Bill Palmer Insurance Inc is now hiring a Customer Service Representative APPLY HERE Job Overview Bill Palmer Insurance was founded in 1977 in Lancaster, Ohio. We are a full service…

Five Insurance Mistakes Ohio Hobby Farms and Small Acreages Make

13 Jul 2026
Commercial Insurance, Farm Insurance, Home Insurance
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Owning a few acres in Fairfield County is a dream for many Ohio families. Whether you raise chickens, keep horses, grow produce, or simply enjoy country living, your property likely…

Lancaster's iconic clock tower with street signs under a clear blue sky

Insurance Considerations for Commuters from Lancaster to Columbus, Ohio

15 Jun 2026
Car Insurance, Community, Insurance, Motorcycles
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For many residents living in the Lancaster area and working in Columbus, the daily commute has become a normal part of life. Each weekday, thousands of drivers make the trip…

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

12 May 2026
Community, Home Insurance
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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…