I posted before about the State Farm contractors who blew the whistle on State Farm’s handling of Hurricane Katrina cases. Well, the State Farm subcontractor who employed the whistleblowers has decided that it would be a good idea to sue…
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More on the race for insurance commissioner
I have come across to posts from this summer from a friend of mine, George Wallace. George is a CPCU and attorney in LA. While he and I are on different sides of the industry, we have the commonality of…
Customer service is still lacking
As I was calling adjusters back today, I realized that there is still something lacking in the insurance industry: customer service. As a former adjuster, I think I know a thing or two about this topic. Heck, I have written…
Driving Tip
This is insurance related because if you follow this tip you will limit your exposure to being in an auto accident. Ready? Set? (I know, the drama is building.) KEEP YOUR HANDS ON THE STEERING WHEEL! Are you surprised? Impressed…
Do me a favor?
It is not often that I ask you to do me a favor. However, this one is a good one. As you know, I wrote to all of the candidates for Insurance Commissioner and asked them to allow me to…
FAQ: Can you extend the Statute of Limitations?
This is an interesting question because the answer is an absolute, positive maybe. Let me restate the general rule first: check the statute of limitations for your case with an attorney as soon as you think you may have a…
FAQ: Can you stack policies?
I guess first I need to tell you what stacking is. Stacking is the proces whereby you take two insurance policies and add the limits together. So, if I am driving your car and my limits are $100,000 per person…
Race for Insurance Commissioner
I generally do not get political on this blog. That is not the purpose. The purpose is to provide information and insights into insurance matters to you. But, I think the race for Insurance Commissioner is important. So, a few…
FAQ: What is the difference between comprehensive and collision?
This is a good question and one many people don’t understand. Go read your insurance policy and then, when you think you have the answer, come back and read this. I have put it in plain English first. Here it…
FAQ: What is the difference between comprehensive and collision?
This is a good question and one many people don’t understand. Go read your insurance policy and then, when you think you have the answer, come back and read this. I have put it in plain English first. Here it…