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David Shaffer
David Shaffer

David Shaffer has over thirty-four years of insurance industry experience. He has owned and operated his own independent insurance agency since 1983. In 1991, David helped establish United Policyholders (UP), a national insurance consumer non-profit group dedicated to educating and empowering consumers. He has continued to stay actively involved with UP ever since. David’s experience also includes testifying on behalf of his professional trade association, Independent Agents and Brokers of California, on legislation for home and earthquake insurance in front of the California State Assembly and California State Senate. In addition to his insurance licenses, David holds the Associate in Risk Management, ARM, designation, and a Chartered Private Risk and Insurance Advisor, CPRIA, designation.

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Homeowners insurance and home businesses

I am looking for information on homeowners insurance companies who are willing to insure homeowners who are running a craft-based business out of their homes. I am not looking for information on business insurance, but specifically for information on homeowner’s insurance, and how homeowners insurance…

David Shaffer answered 5 years ago • General Question
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Insurance

My house is for sale and is vacant. There’s nothing in it to steal. My insurance agent says my policy will almost triple. Why would it when the house is empty? Or is this just an overpriced quote?

David Shaffer answered 5 years ago • General Question • Maryland
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Umbrella personal liability insurance

What are the pros and cons of umbrella policies and what to watch out for? what questions to ask the agent?

David Shaffer answered 5 years ago • General Question • California
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