Clarke & Sampson Blog

Top 10 Threats to Small Businesses

Alexander Kehoe | Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Optimism is the fuel that drives the entrepreneurial spirit, so it isn’t surprising that most small business owners consider themselves optimists. Too much optimism, however, can get a small business owner into trouble. A business plan built solely..

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Cyber Security for Small Businesses

Alexander Kehoe | Friday, June 24, 2022

High-profile cyber attacks on companies such as Target and Sears have raised awareness of the growing threat of cyber crime. Recent surveys conducted by the Small Business Authority, Symantec, Kaspersky Lab and the National Cybersecurity Alliance..

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Clarke & Sampson celebrates 75 years!

Scott Jefferson | Thursday, October 21, 2021

Alexandria, Virginia - Clarke & Sampson, Inc. is proud to celebrate its 75th anniversary of providing personal and commercial insurance services throughout the United States and internationally.

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Society of Certified Insurance Counselors Honors Scott Jefferson

Bill Howard | Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Scott Jefferson, CIC of Clarke & Sampson (Alexandria, VA) was recently recognized for professional leadership and advanced knowledge by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.

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Hurricane Preparedness: Before, During, and After the Storm

Scott Jefferson | Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Hurricanes are capable of producing winds in excess of 155 miles per hour and causing catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland. Additionally, hurricanes can also lead to storm surges along the coast and cause extensive..

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Commercial Automobie Policy Symbols: What Do They Mean?

Keegan Wetzel | Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Taking the time to understand the language and symbols on your commercial Automobile Insurance policy may seem like trying to learn a new language, but it is important to fully understand your policy so you know how you’re protected. Here are a few..

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Hurricanes - Know the Terms

Trent Tuttle | Sunday, August 1, 2021

Hurricanes are capable of producing winds in excess of 155 miles per hour and have the power to cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland. Additionally, hurricanes can also lead to storm surges along the coast and..

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Hurricane Preparedness

Scott Jefferson | Sunday, August 1, 2021

Hurricane season began as of June 1, and although storm activity has been limited so far, we shouldn’t let our guard down. Hurricane season extends through November 30, with some of our worst storms on record occurring in the latter half of the..

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What Is Terrorism Insurance (TRIA)?

Scott Jefferson | Sunday, August 1, 2021

While working on commercial insurance packages we are often presented with the question, “What the heck is terrorism insurance?” Terrorism insurance is protection against damages by certified acts of terrorism as determined by the Secretary of the..

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Insuring Your Wine Collection

Scott Jefferson | Thursday, July 1, 2021

Wine is a delicate investment. A simple a slip and fall could turn one of your most precious bottles into a puddle on the floor. When you consider some of the other threats to your collection (theft, fire, power outage, flooding, earthquake, etc.),..

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