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Press Release

September 28, 2026

Palomar Insurance Corporation Earns Sentry® Transportation Award for Fourth Consecutive Year

Palomar Insurance earned Sentry Insurance’s 2026 Agency of Excellence award, marking its fourth consecutive year of recognition. More than 70 years of experience, transportation coverage, in-house claims reporting, safety resources, and a strong Sentry relationship support Palomar’s work with trucking customers across the country.

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Transportation

September 11, 2026

Trucking Insurance Made Simple: Coverages, Filings, and Ways to Cut Costs

When you launch or grow a trucking company, you need coverage and filings that keep operations protected and road-legal. Learn how core coverages, supplemental endorsements, FMCSA and state filings, liability limits, driver standards, safety technology, equipment records, and cargo security affect protection and pricing.

Employee Benefits

September 3, 2026

Healthcare Is Your Second-Largest Expense. Why Are You Letting Someone Else Control It?

If healthcare is your company’s second-largest expense, you should not have to manage it without visibility into prices, contracts, or claims data. Seek access to better data, better care, lower prices, and aligned incentives so you can take ownership of healthcare spending and make deliberate benefits decisions.

Transportation

September 1, 2025

Safety Tips for Auto Hauling

If you haul vehicles, safer driving, proper insurance, regulatory knowledge, equipment maintenance, and disciplined loading can reduce accidents, violations, and cargo damage. Review hours-of-service requirements, inspect your equipment, maintain your fleet, secure cargo evenly, and work with a specialist who understands auto hauling risks.

Transportation

August 15, 2025

Know Potential DOT Violations to Avoid Penalties

Your trucking operation can avoid costs and disruption by addressing common Department of Transportation violations. Focus on vehicle maintenance, driver qualification and training, hours of service, driving practices, controlled substances and alcohol, hazardous materials, and parts and accessories, supported by documented safety policies and procedures.

Personal Insurance

August 7, 2025

Common Reasons a Homeowner’s Claim Is Denied

To reduce the chance of claim problems, report losses promptly, prevent further damage, complete required claim steps, pay premiums, and describe your property’s use accurately. Understand exclusions, optional coverages, and policy limits, then ask an agent and internal claims team to clarify your protection before a loss.

Palomar News

August 6, 2025

Beyond Expectations: Summer Intern Exceeds Goals

Charlie Gerace supported Palomar’s commercial marketing work in the Birmingham office, assisting with applications and insurance submissions while compiling property values for more than 70 properties. His internship developed practical insurance skills, confidence, and interest in the industry through hands-on work, mentorship, and exposure to corporate risk.

Palomar in the News

MoneyLion

5 Reasons Your Homeowner’s Insurance May Drop You — and What To Do If They Do

July 14, 2026

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Troy Messenger

Palomar Insurance of Troy expands with addition of Erin Boutwell, promotion of Connor Couch

June 15, 2026

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Cobb Business Journal

Palomar Insurance Corporation names Vice President of Employee Benefits

June 12, 2026

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Founded in 1954, Palomar Insurance Corporation is one of the oldest independent agencies in the Southeast, delivering tailored insurance programs to U.S. and international companies. Headquartered in Montgomery, Alabama.

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Founded	1954
Headquarters	Montgomery, Alabama
Offices	AL, GA, MS
Divisions	Commercial · Transportation · Personal · Employee Benefits
Leadership	Jim Williford, CEO