Preparing for Catastrophe
If you did not hear about the terrible shooting at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas, 2 parishioners were shot to their death during Sunday morning’s service. The church’s volunteer security team then fatally shot the gunman within six seconds, preventing additional casualties. All of us here at Richey-Barrett Insurance offer…
Read MoreCelebrating the New Decade with Richey-Barrett!
Our offices will be closed Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. Between inventions of self-driving cars and the rise of Google, the decade is coming to a close with a slew of innovations, new technologies, and plenty of concerns for your safety and insurance needs. Ten years ago, who would have predicted we would be concerned about…
Read MoreGifts to your Church…Is it just the Thought that Counts?
Ben and Pen are long-time, members of ABC Church (All ‘Bout Church), a hypothetical church located on the outskirts of a large town with just over 100 members. Ben and Pen have decided to donate to ABC Church two acres of land they own near the center of town. ABC is excited and accepts the…
Read MoreHappy Holidays!
We are taking the time to reflect on what truly matters in the holiday season. The holidays are a time for gratitude and appreciation, a time to spend with loved ones. To take that time, our offices will be closed on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th. We will resume normal business hours on…
Read MoreA Different Kind of Floater
How many times have you driven by a worksite and seen a load of lumber left by a carpenter for a new deck, or several bundles of shingles laying there for a new roof, or even a furnace or air conditioning unit waiting to be installed by an HVAC contractor at a later date? How…
Read More5 Snow Removal Contract Requirements
Winter weather is coming and now is the time to start thinking about who you might hire as your snow removal contractor for your apartment complex. It’s no secret winter weather creates more opportunity for liability claims, especially slips and falls. If you own or manage an apartment building, contracting with a reputable snow removal…
Read MoreThe Inspector is Coming! The Inspector is Coming!
I received a frantic call last Friday from a longtime client that the insurance inspector was coming. No, he did not tell me one if by land and two if by the sea like in Longfellow’s poem but he was concerned, to say the least. The Insured owns about 100 apartment units in 5 buildings…
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‘Tis the Season … for Your Church to “Check Off” a Safety/Security List
The holiday season, particularly the week of Christmas, is always a time of packing the pews. While more visitors and out-of-town guests provide extra fellowship and church life activity, the spike in auto and foot traffic may bring in added risk. Church pastors, administrators, and members alike should be mindful and vigilant to safeguard people…
Read MoreAntique and Collector Car Insurance
Do you own a collector or antique automobile? A collector car is considered a car over 10 years old and maintained or restored by a hobbyist because of rarity or historic interest. Antiques are over 25 years old. After what seems like a lifetime of saving and searching, you have finally found the antique or…
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