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Mercury Insurance is Back

Mercury Insurance Is Back at IronPoint: A Return to Our Roots

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in News.

Mercury Insurance Is Back at IronPoint: A Return to Our Roots Some news feels more like a reunion than an announcement. For us at IronPoint, bringing Mercury Insurance back into the fold is exactly that—a reunion with one of the carriers that helped shape our earliest days. Back in 2010, when IronPoint was little more than a scrappy startup insurance agency with more hustle than polish,...

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Halloween Pet Safety

Halloween Pet Safety: Keep Your Furry Sidekick Out of the ER

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Pet Insurance.

Halloween Pet Safety: Keep Your Furry Sidekick Out of the ER Halloween is all fun and games… until your dog thinks the candy bowl is an all-you-can-eat buffet or your cat decides the fake cobwebs are their new jungle gym. That’s why a little Halloween pet safety goes a long way. What makes October 31 magical for humans—costumes, candy, chaos—can be a nightmare for pets. From toxic treats to...

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Texas Auto Insurance Claims

Texas Auto Insurance Claims: Why Texas Has the Second-Highest Denial Rate

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Car Insurance 101.

Texas Auto Insurance Claims: Does Texas Have a High Denial Rate? Here’s a Texas-sized headache you probably didn’t see coming: Texas auto insurance claims get denied more often here than almost anywhere else. According to a Fox26 Houston report, Texas ranks second in the nation for denied auto claims. Nationwide, 5–10% of claims get rejected, and more than 4,200 Texans file complaints every...

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Pets and Holidays

Pets and Holidays – Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe Year-Round

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Pet Insurance.

Pets and Holidays – Keeping Your Furry Friends Safe Year-Round Your dog thinks chocolate is a gift from the gods. Your cat believes tinsel was invented specifically for their amusement. And that New Year’s Eve fireworks display? To your pets, it sounds like the world is ending. Pets and holidays are a wonderful thing, but it can also be a time of stress for the family pet — and owner....

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Car Insurance in Utah

Guide to Car Insurance in Utah (And Why It’s Not Like Anywhere Else)

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Car Insurance 101.

Your Guide to Car Insurance in Utah (Why It’s Not Like Anywhere Else) Driving and car insurance in Utah isn’t like anywhere else. And no, that’s not some cheesy tourism board slogan. It’s a cold, hard fact backed up by insurance claims data, weather reports, and anyone who’s ever white-knuckled their way down Parley’s Canyon in a snowstorm. Utah serves up a...

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Online Business Insurance

Online Business Insurance: Do 60% of Small Businesses Really Buy Without an Agent?

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Business Insurance.

Online Business Insurance: Do 60% of Small Businesses Really Buy Without an Agent? You’re scrolling through industry news with your morning coffee when BAM—a headline hits you like a brick through a window: “60% of small businesses are buying business insurance online without an agent.” If you’re an insurance agent, you probably just felt your stomach drop. If...

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Business Insurance Gaps

The 10 Most Common Business Insurance Gaps That Could Hurt Your Business

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Business Insurance.

The 10 Most Common Business Insurance Gaps That Could Hurt Your Business You’re sitting in your office, feeling pretty good about your business insurance coverage. You’ve got general liability, property insurance, maybe even workers’ comp. You’re covered, right? But the reality is that most business insurance gaps start with this exact overconfidence. Let’s get...

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California Boater Card

California Boater Card: The New Must-Have for Every Boater

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Adventure.

California Boater Card: The New Must-Have for Every Boater Here’s a scenario that’s playing out across California marinas right now: You’re backing your boat down the launch ramp, excited for a perfect day on the water, when a California State Parks officer walks over with a simple question: “Can I see your California Boater Card?” If your answer is anything...

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First Time Captain

Are You a First Time Captain? Navigate the Waters Like a Pro

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Adventure.

Are You a First Time Captain? Navigate the Waters Like a Pro Congratulations on joining the ranks of boat owners! So you’ve bought your first boat—congrats! As a first time captain, you’re stepping into a new world of adventure on the water. But before you drift off into daydreams of perfect sunsets and impromptu swimming stops, let’s talk reality: the learning curve for new...

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Boating With Children

Boating with Children: The Ultimate Guide to Creating Safe, Unforgettable Water Adventures

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Adventure.

Boating with Children: The Ultimate Guide to Safe, Unforgettable Water Adventures Boating with children creates magic on the water. Pure and simple. It transforms ordinary outings into lifetime memories. But here’s the catch—success doesn’t just happen. Planning does. Those Instagram-worthy family voyages? The ones where everyone’s smiling instead of screaming? They demand...

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