Q: I rent an apartment. Do I really need renter’s insurance? A: I am glad you asked about this. More renters need to get renters insurance. It is relatively inexpensive (under $300 per year) and provides great coverage. First, your…
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FAQ: We have some dirt bikes. Do we need insurance?
Q: We own a couple of dirt bikes. Do we need insurance for these? A: Dirt bikes need comprehensive and collision coverage, just like you would have on a car. You should probably also get med pay or medical payments…
Hurricane Katrina Update
So, a few news stories about Hurricane Katrina: A congressman from Mississippi has called for an investigation of the claims practices of insurers; Opening statements started in a case against State Farm for their claim handling; State Farm has decided…
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…
Myths and Reality: A new category
I am tired of it. I am tired of the lies, tired of the mis-information, tired of the attempts of people to sell you a bunch of whooey. (Yes, that is the technical term.) So, now, I am going to…
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,…
Insurance Commissioner Endorsement
After some long, hard thinking about this, I am officially making an endorsement: Steve Poizner, Republican, for governor. Why? First, of the five others who are running, only Dale F. Ogden has any insurance experience. Mr. Ogden, while he may…
Whistleblowers Sued
I posted before about the State Farm contractors who blew the whistle on State Farm’s handling of Hurricane Katrina cases. Well, the State Farm subcontractor who employed the whistleblowers has decided that it would be a good idea to sue…
Race for Insurance Commissioner
I generally do not get political on this blog. That is not the purpose. The purpose is to provide information and insights into insurance matters to you. But, I think the race for Insurance Commissioner is important. So, a few…