Happy New Year! New Years Eve can be a fun time to throw a party. Everyone likes to celebrate and ring in the New Year with good food and drink. As a host you want to make sure everyone has fun and you want them home safe after the celebration. Most states have some form […]
Personal Insurance
7 Things You Need To Know Before Renewing Your Auto Insurance
I just got done reading the JD Powers 2014 US Insurance Shopping Study. I was surprised by some of the things they pointed out and not so surprised by others. 1. 97% of the US auto insurance customer’s stay with their current auto insurer. In fact they do not even pick up the phone and […]
Oregon Drivers Can Now Show Proof Of Insurance Using Electronic Media
Gov. John Kitzhaber signed House Bill 2107 into law on May 14, 2013. You can now show proof of insurance using electronic media. You will need to arrange with your insurer to receive your proof of insurance electronically. Most insurers are able to send you an electronic file you can keep on your mobile phone […]
How Does Your Insurance Company Use Your Credit Score
Many insurance companies look at your credit history before they offer you a quote on your home or auto insurance. Insurance companies have found if you are responsible how you use credit, you will also be a responsible home or car owner. In short you will take care of your home and car. Insurance scoring […]
Fatal Crashes in Older Drivers
I don’t know about you, but I was surprised when I read the latest report from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety that older driver’s have a higher rate of fatal crashes, based on miles driven, than any other age group except young inexperienced drivers. The high death rate is an outcome of their frailty. […]
Doing A Little Spring Storage Unit Cleaning?
Weather you are doing some spring cleaning, downsizing to a smaller home, or safeguarding heirlooms, storage units can provide you a place to keep those extra belongings. If you are willing to pay someone to store your belongings they should be insured. Even in the best run storage facilities theft, fire and other disaster’s can […]