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03/08/2013

Get the Most from Your Auto Insurance

Car owners need to protect their vehicle and themselves with auto insurance, but how do you know if you are properly covered?

12/13/2012

Are you in need of Long Term Care?

According to the National Clearinghouse for Long Term Care Information, long term care is “a range of services and supports you may need to meet your health or personal needs over a long period of time.”

10/10/2012

Auto-Deer Collision? Your Auto Insurance May Cover More Than You Think

With migrating and mating season occurring between October and December, your chances of a single-vehicle accident involving a deer or other large animal just went up. Are you covered?

07/02/2012

Sail Into Wedding Season Confident and Insured

A wedding is supposed to be magical, but anything can happen…even on your Big Day. From a sudden cancellation to stolen gifts to a damaged gown, wedding insurance can help protect you against the unforeseen.

08/18/2010

Your Vacant Home May Not Be Insured

If you moved and were unable to sell or rent out your house, you may be surprised to find that your homeowner’s insurance could stop covering it if it sits vacant for too long.

06/15/2010

Flood Insurance: Is It for You?

Recent and the prediction of an active 2010 hurricane season may have you wondering if you should have flood insurance. Here are some facts that may help answer your questions.

05/03/2010

BBB Warns that Insurance Scams Are Flourishing in Current Economy

In the midst of a tight economy and in the wake of the new national healthcare reform bill, State and Federal regulators are warning about a surge in healthcare-related scams. Better Business Bureau advises consumers to do their research before signing up for insurance coverage because their personal and financial health is on the line.

10/01/2008

BBB Warns, Don’t Get Duped When Buying a Discount Medical Card

With the cost of healthcare continuing to climb and with consumers now feeling the budget pinch from all sides, some are looking into discount medical cards as a way to save money and ease cost burdens. Discount medical cards may seem like an attractive option for saving money, but Better Business Bureau is advising consumers to do their research and ask the right questions before signing up or they could get ripped off at a time when they can least afford it.

10/01/2008

BBB Answers the Question, What Happens If Your Insurance Company Goes Bust?

Better Business Bureau is offering answers to consumers’ frequently asked questions on what will happen if their insurance company shuts its doors.

10/31/2007

Will Travel Insurance Help You this Holiday Season?

If you’re one of the many millions planning to travel during the holiday season to see family or escape the cold weather and head south for a vacation, you might consider the benefits of buying travel insurance. Better Business Bureau has advice to help you decide if it’s right for you.

10/16/2007

Victims Pay the Price for Uninsured Drivers: Even though it’s against the law, about 1 in 7 at-fault drivers are uninsured

Even though it is against the law in most states to have no auto insurance,it happens more often than most people realize. The Insurance Research Council (www.ircweb.org) reports about one in seven at-fault drivers in a collision with another vehicle will be uninsured.

09/05/2007

Tips for Dealing with Home Insurance Adjuster after Disaster Strikes

Every year hurricanes, tornados, violent thunderstorms, flooding and fires wreak havoc across the country. In 2006 alone, there were 33 major catastrophes affecting hundreds of communities across the U.S., which resulted in 2.3 million claims for losses totaling $9.2 billion, according to the Insurance Information Institute.

07/01/2005

FTC - Prescreened Offers of Credit and Insurance

Mail Call: Bills, a letter from your Aunt Mary, a circular from a local department store, your monthly bank statement, and an offer for a new credit card that says you’ve been “prescreened” or “prequalified.”

10/01/2004

"Crash Course" in Collision Prevention and Preparation Now Available

DuPont, WA - Traffic collisions are at an all time high with around 20 million each year. At the same time, however, drivers are grossly uneducated regarding collision procedures. If you haven't been involved in a collision yet, unfortunately chances are, you will be. With over 185 million drivers on the road, collisions are the number one cause of death in the United States for people from 4 to 33 years of age.

06/17/2004

Travel Insurance – Is it Necessary?

Before you finalize your vacation plans for the summer, be sure you have given careful thought to whether you need to purchase travel insurance. There are circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. Travel insurance may provide the extra protection you need.