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“Are there limits to the policy that don’t show up on the declaration page?” The Declaration Page of your policy is that first page that summarizes the coverage for your property, liability, some options etc. While most quotes consist of only a declaration page and most shoppers only compare the declaration page, there can be Read More »
This is a recent email I received from one of our valued clients. We take pride in making sure that the policies we sell will provide the protection that our clients expect and need. I think the interaction speaks for itself. ============================================ Dear Kearson, Everything regarding our claim continues to go very smoothly. The mitigation Read More »
Sorry – Not Sorry A recent call to my office was from a 70-year-old retiree on a fixed income. She asked about life insurance and whether she could do better than what she had. Since she did not have the policies in front of her and did not know all the details, I offered to Read More »
As an independent insurance agent I get information from a much broader slice of the industry than I did when I was captive to one company. Sometimes this information helps me find better coverage options or lower rates for my clients. Sometimes, as in this case, it merely helps to understand the landscape. Several companies Read More »
We all pay for insurance and most of us just expect that claims will be paid when we file them. However, insurance is a legal contract and payments will be made according to the contract. Here are some common reasons claims might be denied: The coverage was not accepted. If an agent offers coverage but the Read More »
“I had a claim and my agent didn’t help.” This is a complaint that I hear from new insurance shoppers pretty often. It’s unfortunate but it happens. Insurance agents are less involved in the claims process than they once were. Companies have added efficiency that means there are specialists taking the claim information, explaining the Read More »
I can’t insure my home! If you own a home in a hilly or more forested area you may already have run into a new insurance underwriting tool being used called the Fireline Score. To learn more details about the score itself you can check out this link: http://www.veriskclimate.com/solutions/riskscape/wildfire-risk-scoring-fireline What I want to focus on here Read More »
…If my insurance company makes money? I hear it often if not every day “Insurance companies are all about making money, they take your premiums and then deny your claims.” The second part of this sentence will be the subject of a future blog. But the first part is what I want to address here. Read More »
Yes, that is a worm in that apple, keep reading. This is probably not a word you associate with insurance. The 800 numbers, websites and shady agents have really done a number on our industry’s reputation. They have successfully commoditized a complex legal contract with “Name Your Price” tools, “Born Online” slogans, “15 Minutes could Read More »
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Do I need an inventory of all my possessions? I get this question a lot, most of the time when I insure a client’s home for the first time, this question comes up. The answer is most likely Yes. Insurance is an indemnification contract. That means that the insurance company is required to make you Read More »
You are likely already aware that technology is changing the way we live on a daily basis. Rideshare apps are pushing the traditional cab driver out of the market. They are also creating a potentially risky gap in insurance coverage for their drivers. Here’s the story: I’m sitting in my car with the Uber app Read More »
