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		<title>We Support Our Teachers!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 13:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PamAndrew</dc:creator>
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		<title>Puppy Love</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:02:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PamAndrew</dc:creator>
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		<title>Christmas Tree Safety</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:28:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Two quick videos to remind you about the importance of Christmas Tree Safety.
 
Strate Insurance wishes you a safe and happy Holiday Season.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Two quick videos to remind you about the importance of Christmas Tree Safety.</p>
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<p>Strate Insurance wishes you a safe and happy Holiday Season.</p>
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		<title>Newest CISR Staff</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:47:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>PamAndrew</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Teresa Bishop and Kelley Jo Brooks received their CISR certification!
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333399;">Teresa Bishop and Kelley Jo Brooks received their CISR certification!</span></p>
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		<title>U.S. Congressman Phil Roe and Tom Porter – Nov. 12, 2010</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Nov 2010 16:04:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[During his recent visit to Morristown on November 12th, U.S. Congressman, Phil Roe and Strate Insurance Group&#8217;s  Tom Porter, Vice President, Employee Benefits, discussed the impact of health care legislation on our economic conditions.
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<p>During his recent visit to Morristown on November 12th, U.S. Congressman, Phil Roe and Strate Insurance Group&#8217;s  Tom Porter, Vice President, Employee Benefits, discussed the impact of health care legislation on our economic conditions.</p>
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		<title>Bob Metelka Receives CIC Designation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 15:56:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>elawlor@strateinsurance.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) has been conferred upon Robert M. Metelka of Strate Insurance Group, Inc. following his successful completion of a rigorous insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.
The announcement was made by Dr. William T. Hold, President of the Society of CIC, who conferred the designation [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-96" title="bob-metelka" src="http://www.strateinsurance.com/strate/wp-content/uploads/2009/05/bob-metelka.jpg" alt="bob-metelka" width="82" height="102" />The designation of Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) has been conferred upon Robert M. Metelka of Strate Insurance Group, Inc. following his successful completion of a rigorous insurance education program sponsored by the Society of Certified Insurance Counselors.</p>
<p>The announcement was made by Dr. William T. Hold, President of the Society of CIC, who conferred the designation on Mr. Metelka in an official ceremony conducted recently in Nashville.</p>
<p>The Society of Certified Insurance Counselors is a national non-profit organization dedicated to professional insurance education.  Its continuing education program is conducted in all states and Puerto Rico.  The Society of CIC is a key member of the National Alliance for Insurance Education &amp; Research; a leading source of instructive insurance literature and the nation’s preeminent continuing insurance education organization. </p>
<p>Mr. Metelka and other individuals who hold the CIC designation have demonstrated their professional competence through a combination of experience, formal training, and a series of comprehensive written examination focusing on all major fields of insurance, insurance management, and agency operations.</p>
<p>Tom Strate, President of Strate Insurance Group, said, “We are very proud to have Bob as a member of our team.  His commitment to professionalism and continuing education is in harmony with our business model of Risk Management and Continuous Improvement”</p>
<p>Bob received a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, Public Relations, along with a minor in Business Administration from The University of Tennessee in May 2004. Bob resides in Strawberry Plains, TN with his wife, Sally, and daughter, Aubrey.  The family attends St. John’s Lutheran Church.</p>
<p>Strate Insurance Group is a Trusted Choice insurance agency offering Insurance, Risk Management and Employee Benefit services since 1978.</p>
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		<title>April is Safe Digging Month</title>
		<link>http://www.strateinsurance.com/index.php/2010/04/april-is-safe-digging-month/</link>
		<comments>http://www.strateinsurance.com/index.php/2010/04/april-is-safe-digging-month/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:54:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>elawlor@strateinsurance.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[To all those gardeners out there&#8230;&#8230;Did you know that April is SAFE DIGGING MONTH?  If you need any tips before you start any Spring Landscaping/Gardening ventures, check out this website below &#8211; it may help you. Happy Gardening!
April is Safe Digging Month!
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>To all those gardeners out there&#8230;&#8230;Did you know that April is SAFE DIGGING MONTH?  If you need any tips before you start any Spring Landscaping/Gardening ventures, check out this website below &#8211; it may help you. Happy Gardening!</span></p>
<p><span><a href="http://www.call811.com/how-811-works/default.aspx">April is Safe Digging Month!</a></span></p>
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		<title>Business Use of My Personal Vehicle:  Will My Insurance Work?</title>
		<link>http://www.strateinsurance.com/index.php/2010/04/business-use-of-my-personal-vehicle-will-my-insurance-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:50:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>elawlor@strateinsurance.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Business Use of My Personal Vehicle:  Will My Insurance Work?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.trustedchoice.com/business-use-of-personal-vehicle.aspx">Business Use of My Personal Vehicle:  Will My Insurance Work?</a></p>
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		<title>Why Buy a Renter&#8217;s Insurance Policy?</title>
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		<comments>http://www.strateinsurance.com/index.php/2010/03/why-buy-a-renters-insurance-policy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 18:28:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>elawlor@strateinsurance.com</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The following article is from Independent Insurance Agents regarding the important subject of Renter’s Insurance.
Why Buy a Renter&#8217;s Insurance Policy?
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The following article is from Independent Insurance Agents regarding the important subject of Renter’s Insurance.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.iiaba.net/VU/NonMember/HO4.htm">Why Buy a Renter&#8217;s Insurance Policy?</a></p>
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		<title>The Latest News on Workers&#8217; Compensation Law</title>
		<link>http://www.strateinsurance.com/index.php/2010/01/the-latest-news-on-workers-compensation-law/</link>
		<comments>http://www.strateinsurance.com/index.php/2010/01/the-latest-news-on-workers-compensation-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:40:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[On January 22, 2010, the Tennessee Legislature suspended portions of Workers Compensation law related to contractors (PC1041) until March 28, 2011.
If and when the new law is reinstated it will require all individuals, engaged in the construction industry, including sole proprietors and partners, to procure workers’ compensation insurance coverage on themselves, as well as their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On January 22, 2010, the Tennessee Legislature suspended portions of Workers Compensation law related to contractors (PC1041) until March 28, 2011.</p>
<p>If and when the new law is reinstated it will require all individuals, engaged in the construction industry, including sole proprietors and partners, to procure workers’ compensation insurance coverage on themselves, as well as their employees.</p>
<p>We will keep you informed as soon as the State legislature has determined the final outcome</p>
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