Agent Login Employee Login Becoming an Agent Updates Contact Us About Us Products Find an Agent FAQs Updates Prepare for Winter October 19, 2021 Like it or not, winter is just around the corner. As temperatures drop in the coming weeks, make sure your property is prepared and your insurance policy is equipped to provide coverage in the event of a winter weather loss. Always maintain heat during winter months, even in vacant dwellings/businesses. If you are going to be away from your home, you can reduce the heat so it won’t run as much, but ensure it’s not too low, as water lines in exterior walls could freeze in times of extreme wind chill or temperature drops. Winterize your pipes when possible and, again, maintain heat at an appropriate level; simply leaving it above freezing will most likely not be sufficient. Freezing pipes and the resulting damage may not be a covered loss under certain types of insurance policies. In addition, policies that do contain coverage for the peril of freezing may not cover loss that results from your failure to maintain heat or properly winterize the structure. Turn off the water and winterize the lines at your home if you’re leaving for a few days. This can mitigate the possibility of a water-related loss while you are away. Check with your insurance company or agent if you need help understanding your policy, and brace yourself for winter! This information is meant to be a broad overview and should not be the only source you consult for evaluating insurance coverage or purchase. The description of coverages and programs are purposely brief and are subject to specific policy provisions, limitations and exclusions that can only be expressed in the policy itself. For a complete explanation of coverages, please consult one of our licensed agents. All Updates Have a question? Ask Us or Find an Agent Contact Us Keyboard shortcuts Map data ©2021 Terms of Use Report a map error Address Barton Mutual Insurance Company 120 S Main St P.O. Box 99 Liberal, MO 64762 Hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CST Monday-Friday Phone (417) 843-6265 Fax (866) 535-4798 Name Email Phone Subject Message Submit Barton Mutual Insurance Company Proud Member of © 2021 Barton Mutual Insurance | Privacy Statement