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The Year of the Independent Agent

By Leah Callahan | July 19, 2017

History of the Local Insurance Agency tells us that things are changing….in the internet-fueled world of the years past, we learned that people would rather shop on their own, from the comfort of their sofas.  Lots of what I would call “pop-up e-insurance” websites offered opportunities for sales reps from parts unknown to collect phone…

3 July Places to Be

By Leah Callahan | July 14, 2017

Have you already worn yourself out from the summer activities, and running a little dry on fresh ideas? I’ve decided that living in the Ozarks is one of the greatest places to be in the summer and fall…so many festivals, farms and fairs to explore, and so little time! You probably heard about a little…

Giving the Gift of Life

By Leah Callahan | July 10, 2017

It’s probably one of the greatest gifts you can give to your child, but perhaps an “unlikable” one at that.  It isn’t fun, it isn’t “tangible”, and you certainly don’t hope it’ll ever be needed before they are their elderly years. It isn’t a conversation most parents want to have, but rather than think of…

4th of July in the Ozarks

By Leah Callahan | June 30, 2017

July is known to some as the “month of grilling”.  To others, it’s a chance to “blow” through a couple hundred dollars’ worth of fireworks and take your spot in the neighborhood as the “firework champion”.  In Southwest Missouri, thanks to an overly rainy Spring/Summer, our rivers are still float-worthy, so maybe you’ll kick back…

A Life Insurance Policy Check-Up

By Leah Callahan | June 26, 2017

It’s easy to update your car insurance—maybe your health insurance—ok not “easy”, but necessary on a yearly basis, so you’re sure to get the job done.   Many people don’t even own a life insurance policy, much less remember to keep it updated when it’s easily forgotten tucked away in the fire-proof box in the corner…

The IGO Family

By Leah Callahan | June 15, 2017

Having been located here in Nixa for over 10 years, you could say we’re a family….we have watched the Nixa/Ozark area grow, and we have watched our OWN families grow. At IGO, we want to be more than just “an insurance agency” for you—we want to be plugged in to our community, we want to…

Meet Nicole…the fresh new face of IGO

By Leah Callahan | June 12, 2017

Meet Nicole Van Kirk, from Clever, MO.  She has brightened the front lobby and office of IGO now for almost three months, greeting clients, answering phones, helping with marketing, and helping 8 licensed agents manage their schedules, and we appreciate her in so many ways! She loves to read—romance and mysteries—but also has a passion…

Dreading the Appointment…

By Leah Callahan | June 2, 2017

We know insurance isn’t your favorite subject—in fact, we know it’s probably one of the more dreaded topics of conversation since it sometimes means confusion and frustration. We know how you feel because we’re in the same position as many of our clients—looking for an individual health or life plan because we are either self-employed,…

Memorial Weekend Breakfast for a Crowd

By Leah Callahan | May 26, 2017

It’s actually been celebrated since the Civil War to commemorate the many sacrifices made of both Union and Confederate soldiers—but in 1971, Memorial Day was officially declared a national holiday. However you’ll be celebrating,  you’ll likely have some house-guests with hungry tummies-you’ve got the grill ready, but how about breakfast, since after all, who wants…

School’s Out—I’m Bored!

By Leah Callahan | May 24, 2017

How long does it take in your home from the last day of school to the first whine…”I’m bored!”?  When my kids were younger I would have begun summer planning a couple of months’ in advance, from church camps to swim lessons to VBS and don’t forget the much-needed week with Grandma (in all honesty—that…

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