Friday, May 14, 2021 • Washington Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler has issued an emergency rule that prohibits insurance companies from considering credit information in underwriting, or in setting rates for Auto, Boat, RV, Homeowners, and Renters policies. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 3, 2021 When the number (and severity) of accidents rise, claims costs increase, says Salvatore. “Everything is costing more – from the size of claim settlements to litigation costs, medical costs to auto repair, which has gotten more expensive because people are buying more new, more expensive cars. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, March 16, 2021 The issue of diminished value (DV) has been debated among insurance companies, lawyers, state courts, consumers (including activist groups), auto parts manufacturers, and auto repair shops. Supporters of the DV theory say that these losses are real and should be reimbursed under an insurance policy whenever READ MORE >>
Thursday, February 4, 2021 Maybe you’ve been here before. You’ve just come off the plane, picked up your baggage and gone to the rental car counter. You’re tired from the flight, about to begin an ambitious vacation or a challenging business project. And, this is the point at which you’re asked, “Do you want insurance with that? READ MORE >>
Monday, January 18, 2021 Looking for a Car? Look for These 7 Safety Features Color, price, body style, gas mileage – there’s a lot to consider when picking out a vehicle for your daily commute or weekend road trips. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 18, 2020 The days are short. The air is cold. And, roads are often slick with rain, snow or ice. It’s winter driving season in the Pacific Northwest. And, while most people know what to do to try to avoid an accident, many don’t know what to do after one. READ MORE >>
Thursday, December 10, 2020 Insuring a salvage title car requires much more effort than insuring one with a clean title. First, a salvage title car needs to be repaired and given a rebuilt title before it can be driven or insured. Before buying and repairing a salvage title car, you need to understand how you will get it insured. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 6, 2020 When drivers get behind the wheel of their cars they find a growing issue; the other guys and gals behind their wheels are ruder, more aggressive and are causing more accidents. Surveys typically offer the following information: • Most drivers have recently operated their car, truck or SUV in a risky manner READ MORE >>
Thursday, November 5, 2020 I know from experience this is something that often goes unnoticed or unchecked by most drivers when trailering. I had a close call recently and so did one of our friends so I thought it was worth sharing. The above photo was a close call I had as the nut and bolt on my trailer ball had worked its way loose and was very close to falling off. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 How are you covered/insured if you rent a U-Haul (or other moving or box truck)? The answer is it really depends. Every insurance company/carrier differs in how they may extend coverage for vehicles like this from your policy. READ MORE >>
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