There seems to be confusion about what constitutes a third party claim. For example, if your vehicle is struck by someone else and you have damage to your car, a rental expense, an injury, wage loss, and medical bills, which…
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California Debt Blog: Verification, Verification, Verification
We all know that the 3 most important things in retail are location, location, location. Well, the three most things when you are contacted by a debt collection agency are verification, verification, verification. Many times, they do not have any…
Low Cost Auto Insurance Program To Expand
From the Department of Insurance, some good news. Insurance Commissioner Steve Poizner to Expand Low Cost Automobile Insurance Program to Nine Additional Counties Commissioner Poizner announced his final determination of need for the program in: Solano, Marin, Santa Cruz, Madera,…
Higher Auto Insurance Rates?
Based on a recent California Supreme Court refusal to hear a case, higher rates may be coming. The Auto Club charges fees to insureds for paying in installments. There is a debate over whether these fees are premium or added…
Blue Cross At It Again
So on Tuesday, I railed about Blue Cross sending customers a bill so that they can get a bill. Sheesh. Well, it turns out Blue Cross probably was not rescinding policies correctly. Amazingly, they even rescinded at least one policy…
DOI Busts Contractors in Tahoe
The California Dept. of Insurance announced a bust of contractors in the South Lake Tahoe area after the Angora fire. People are still trying to figure out what to do, but the unlicensed contractors are flocking to the area. Here…
California Debt Blog: When to call an attorney
I am amazed at the number of telephone calls I get from people who have debt issues. I get several phone calls per day. Unfortunately, some of these people I cannot help. Why? The biggest reason: they wait too long…
Happy 4th of July
I just wanted to wish all of you a Happy 4th of July.
California Debt Blog: Happy 4th of July
I just wanted to wish all of you a Happy 4th of July.
Blue Cross to Bill You For Getting A Bill
A bill to get a bill? That’s right. Not a legislative bill so that someone can bill you. But, in this case, an actual bill if you want to receive a bill. Huh? Blue Cross, in its infinite wisdom, has…