August 5, 2010 No Time Like the Present The 2009 wildfire season in California has gotten off to an early raging start. If you live in an area at high risk for fire (or any natural disaster), we strongly urge you to create an inventory of your home’s contents as a precaution. The…
August 5, 2010 Your Car, Your Choice Your car mechanic is like your spouse – once you find a good one, you try to hold on to them for life. And no one should interfere with this relationship, including your insurance company. If your car is damaged in an accident and needs…
July 29, 2010 Have Insurance, Will Travel Traveling can be one of life’s greatest joys, but injuries or other unpleasant surprises can put a crimp in your plans. Travel insurance isn’t for everyone, but if you think you might need it, here are a few things to consider: There are many travel…
June 6, 2010 Make a human connection at your mortgage company If your property has been damaged and you’ve filed an insurance claim, when your insurance company sends you a check to pay for the repairs, it will probably be made out to you and your mortgage company. You’ll need to negotiate with the mortgage company…
August 5, 2009 Don’t Let the Economic Crunch Bite Your Car Here’s a scenario that is going to become a lot more common: Joe Smith loses his job, and desperate to reduce expenses, drops his auto insurance. Distracted and nervous en route to a job interview, he hits your car. Guess whose insurance will be paying…
June 1, 2009 When money is tight, follow our tips before cutting or dropping coverage June 2009 When money is tight, follow our tips before cutting or dropping coverage. In these tough economic times, we are all looking for ways to cut expenses. It’s tempting to reduce insurance costs by lowering or dropping coverage. Before you take this risky step,…
May 1, 2009 Drive Less and Pay Less? It’s well known that carbon emissions from automobile exhaust are a leading contributor to global warming. Yet that doesn’t seem to be a compelling enough reason for most people to change their ways and cut back on their driving. Driving less is an excellent way…
