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It’s no secret that auto insurance rates have been rising consistently over the past few years. At the end of the day there is only one reason an insurance company will raise rates, their losses are too high and they are unprofitable. Now, there are MANY reasons that a company might be unprofitable. These include but …
“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 …
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 …
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 …
Here’s a recent story. Two days ago a young man called for a quote on auto insurance. He was paying a high premium with an online insurance company. After asking a lot of questions about his current situation I ran some quotes. It turned out that I could save him $360 per year. I could …
Spring is a great time to finally get into the garage you’ve been avoiding. We all like to clean up the things that were ignored during colder weather. Along with this it’s often a time to break out the summer toys and get them tuned up. If you are breaking out motorcycles, boats or atvs …
One of the worst calls for me to take as an insurance agent has to be the one where a client has experienced a loss and I have to deliver the bad news that this particular loss is not covered by their insurance policy. As I peruse various insurance complaints I am often struck with …
In 1974, Michelle Squires of Chattaroy, Washington, drove her beloved “hippie van” to an upholstery shop to have a fold-down bed installed in the back. The van then disappeared from the shop’s lot and Squires, broken-hearted, filed a claim with her insurance company, Allstate. They reimbursed her roughly $600 for the vehicle, which was about …
In today’s world I think we can all agree that there is a certain level of litigiousness. Everyone seems to be willing to sue at the drop of a hat rather than try to work out issues and problems one on one as might have happened in the past. What this does to our culture …
The answer to this question not only relates to the level of assets we need to protect but also to the level of damage we are capable of doing. Liability refers to the responsibility we have to each other. If you or I damage someone’s property or injure them, we have a responsibility to make …
Sometimes it makes sense to reduce the coverage you carry for physical damage on an older vehicle. When the loan is paid off and you own your vehicle outright, you get to choose whether you want to insure your car against physical damage. Comprehensive generally covers damage that occurs while you are not driving and …
