The Daily Blend w/ AC: Mike Messer, Shelter Insurance, "Current industry trends"

By Travis McMillen,

Adonica Coleman

Published July 14, 2026 at 8:50 AM CDT

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Mike Messer

Shelter Insurance agent Mike Messer tells us how post-COVID supply issues have increased repair times and driven up insurance costs, and why consumers should meet with their agents annually to review coverage, especially for items like jewelry and fine art that may need separate policies. July 14, 2026

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Travis McMillen

Travis McMillen is the manager of broadcast operations at the Donald W. Reynolds Journalism Institute. For KBIA, Travis oversees production of "The Daily Blend w/ AC."

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Adonica Coleman

Adonica Coleman is the owner of A2D Events, established in Columbia Missouri in 2011. The company specializes in corporate, fundraising, virtual, and community events. She is also the creator of The Como 411, a digital media company focused on the Columbia and surrounding communities. She is the host of the weekly talk show, The Daily Blend w/AC, airing on KBIA and all social media platforms as well as host of Community Connections airing on KRCG 13 on the third Thursday on the news at sunrise.

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