Q: I own a boat. What insurance do I need? A: A boat policy, of course! A boat policy is similar to an auto policy. It provides first party coverage (ie payment in case the boat is damaged) and third…
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Insurance Company Profits
I heard it again over the last couple of weeks: the insurance industry is falling apart because of us danged trial lawyers. Yes, I am a menace to multi-billion dollar companies. (Of course, they fail to mention that they could…
A few new laws for 2007
First, Happy New Year. Thank you for reading my blog over the last year. I hope you continue to find it useful, entertaining and interesting in 2007. I also hope you tell your friends and family to read this in…
Drinking, Driving and the holidays
I saw this on the news and had to pass it on: The CHP arrested fewer people this year for DUI than last year. I just wanted to thank all of you who chose not to drink and drive. A…
Top 10 Traffic Offenses in Sacramento County
I was wondering what most people get pulled over for. I had a rough idea based on the calls that come in to my office: speeding, DUI, running a red light. But, then I came across something more official. This…
Traffic Tickets and Fines
Have you ever wondered how much that traffic ticket you got is going to cost you? Do you hate the surprise of waiting for it to come in the mail? Well, I have a solution. It is not a perfect…
Read your policy
Yes, today’s topic is to read! That is it. Just read. You have a four day weekend coming up and I think you should spend an hour reading. Okay, not just any reading, but read your policy. I am surprised…
Recommendation for insurance broker
I always tell you to shop around for insurance. Well, a few people have asked me who I use. I thought I would let everyone know. My broker is Jacqueline Doench at Warren Bender and Co. Her number is 916…
No More Runners in DC
Some of you must be thinking that they got rid of the DC marathon or something. Wait, did they ever have a marathon in DC? Anyway, no, you are still allowed to run in DC. But, you cannot be a…
Insurance Commissioner Candidates: A Review
I could just come out and tell you who I am endorsing, but I would rather spend a few minutes and discuss the candidates. Then, in my next post (read: tomorrow), I will tell you who I am endorsing. First,…