Archive for July, 2008

Home replacement Cost and annual Reviews

I received a call from an insured today.  Apparently, they received a letter from their mortgage company requesting that their home insurance policy be reviewed to determine if it is underinsured. It’s a sad day when the banking industry is dictating to insurance companies and insured’s the replacement cost for homes and to review their […]

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Home replacement Cost and annual Reviews

I received a call from an insured today.  Apparently, they received a letter from their mortgage company requesting that their home insurance policy be reviewed to determine if it is underinsured. It’s a sad day when the banking industry is dictating to insurance companies and insured’s the replacement cost for homes and to review their […]

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Can I remove my extra car from my policy?

An insured called and asked if they can remove a car from their insurance policy.  The question is not as simple as it seems.  In California, we now have mandatory laws that dictate you must insure an owned vehicle, even if its parked and never used. The way to get around this is to file […]

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Can I remove my extra car from my policy?

An insured called and asked if they can remove a car from their insurance policy. The question is not as simple as it seems.  In California, we now have mandatory laws that dictate you must insure an owned vehicle, even if its parked and never used. The way to get around this is to file […]

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Can insurance be transferred to a new car?

The answer is Yes.  Car and motorcycle policies are usually for a 6-month or 12-month term.  The policy is on-going during the term of the contract.  If you buy a car or motorcycle you will need to call your agent and add the vehicle to the policy.  The vehicle would be pro-rated from the date you […]

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Can insurance be transferred to a new car?

The answer is Yes.  Car and motorcycle policies are usually for a 6-month or 12-month term.  The policy is on-going during the term of the contract. If you buy a car or motorcycle you will need to call your agent and add the vehicle to the policy.  The vehicle would be pro-rated from the date you […]

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Insurance Basics and Terms

What is Insurance? Insurance is the pooling of money by many people to protect themselves from the risk of losses which may be difficult for an individual to withstand financially. What is an Agent?  An Agent is an individual that solicits insurance for an Insurance company or companies. What is a policy? A policy is […]

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Protection from Identity Fraud

Identity fraud is wide-spread affecting even the little guy, the home owner.  I will list a few ways to better protect yourself. Lock your car when you leave it. Don’t leave packages or items in plain view through car windows. Never leave your wallet, money or identification in your car.

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Protection from Identity Fraud

Identity fraud is wide-spread affecting even the little guy, the home owner.  I will list a few ways to better protect yourself. Lock your car when you leave it. Don’t leave packages or items in plain view through car windows. Never leave your wallet, money or identification in your car.

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