Archive for the ‘Auto Insurance’ Category

How much Car insurance do I need?

How high should your liability insurance be?  That’s a wide open question, but one that needs to be seriously addressed. You can’t expect to answer this question without the advise of an insurance professional.  There are many things to take into consideration. Identify your assets and liabilities. Identify your funds to protect those assets.

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How much Car insurance do I need?

How high should your liability insurance be?  That’s a wide open question, but one that needs to be seriously addressed. You can’t expect to answer this question without the advise of an insurance professional.  There are many things to take into consideration. Identify your assets and liabilities. Identify your funds to protect those assets.

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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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Earthquake Safety

The California Office of Emergency Services offers these tips to help keep you safe and injury-free during an earthquake. In a High-Rise Building: Look for items that could fall, duck under a desk or table, move against an interior wall, and protect your head with your arms.  Do not use elevators. Outdoors: Move to a clear […]

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