And it is at the expense of lawyers? You can read The Party of the First Part. This website is from author Adam Freedman. A bit about him: Adam Freedman is the author of the “Legal Lingo” column for the…
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I can save how much?
I got a letter in the mail from a major insurer telling me that I can save $338 on my auto insurance. WOO HOO! For me, that is about 33% off what I currently spend to insure 2 cars. Oh…
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 Amazingly, they even rescinded at least one policy…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…
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…
The New Commandments
The Vatican has now issued 10 commandments for driving. Some of them are interesting, some not so interesting. I figure if they can take a shot at it, why can’t I? I have probably seen more car crashes than everyone…
Customized car?
My favorite insurance broker, Jacqueline Doench, sent me her newsletter. In it, there is a short, but important article. If you have a customized car or you made after market additions to your car, these may not be covered by…
Getting a second opinion
I am all in favor of a second opinion. If the doctor tells me I need surgery, I am going to get a second opinion before I do it. Second opinions can be useful. But, sometimes people call me or…