January 27, 2018
Debonie ThompsonCook, Downing and Underwood named Small Business of the Quarter
Cook, Downing and Underwood Insurance was named Small Business of the Quarter 2015 during the third Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce breakfast. Insurance agent says keep an eye on your Ky. drivers license Potential of usage-based insurance growing in the auto industry With usage-based insurance growing in the auto industry, Josh Underwood decided to test […]
March 27, 2023
Debonie ThompsonTake precautions during bitter cold
With an Arctic blast approaching south-central Kentucky this Christmas weekend, it’s important to take steps to protect your home against freezing pipes. Here are some tips that can help: 1) Make sure all outdoor faucets are winterized and covered; 2) Keep a slow stream of water running in your sinks and check the sinks a […]
March 27, 2023
Debonie ThompsonHomeowners insurance a key part of home-ownership
Owning a home is a big responsibility. When it comes to insuring your house, homeowners insurance can provide a terrific bundle of coverages to protect against common types of losses. Replacement cost coverage on your dwelling and personal property means that in the event of a covered claim, if you are replacing the dwelling and […]
March 27, 2023
Debonie ThompsonPet Insurance Meets Need for Agent
So we just got a cat. I’m not sure exactly how it happened. My failed attempts at deterring ground squirrels from digging tunnels in our yard might have been a factor. We needed a new sheriff in town in our yard. It’s the first pet our 8-year-old daughter has ever had, and she is thrilled. […]
March 27, 2023
Debonie ThompsonAgent learns value of AAA
I haven’t always been a AAA member. It wasn’t until I got married that I became a member, adding my name onto my wife’s membership. Well, I can honestly say the value provided by the membership has been well worth it, both in terms of roadside assistance and various discounts. One year, a car got […]
March 27, 2023
Debonie ThompsonCook, Downing & Underwood Insurance among best in Barren County
Cook, Downing & Underwood Insurance Agency was named one of the top two insurance agencies in Barren County as voted on in the Glasgow Daily Times’ Best of Barren County competition for 2018. “This is a tremendous honor,” said Buddy Underwood, owner, of Cook, Downing & Underwood Insurance. “We pride ourselves on being the best […]
March 27, 2023
Debonie ThompsonA question to consider
“What does insurance mean?” That’s a question that I bet crosses some folks’ minds from time to time. And why wouldn’t it? You are paying a premium for something that’s seemingly invisible and only comes into play if something unfortunate happens to you. So what DOES insurance mean? Here’s what it means: 1) It’s taking […]
March 27, 2023
Debonie ThompsonUsage-based auto insurance gaining ground
Auto insurance carriers today are looking for better ways to individualize a person’s insurance rates. More and more, the way they are doing this is through telematics, where your personal driving style determines your insurance rate. You plug a device in your car, and it measures things like fast acceleration, hard braking, drifting in and […]
March 27, 2023
Debonie ThompsonDon’t get left out in the cold without renters insurance
It’s easy to think of renters insurance as providing coverage strictly for one’s belongings. “I don’t have much stuff,” someone might say as to why he/she does not need renters insurance. The truth is, there’s much more to renters insurance than just insuring your personal property. The personal property coverage is important, no doubt. If […]
March 27, 2023
Debonie ThompsonShould I carry comp and collision coverage?
Full coverage or no full coverage? That is the question. I had an old car that I carried full coverage on for the longest time. One day I decided to check to see how much I might save if I removed comprehensive and collision coverage. The saving was minimal, so I just left full coverage […]