The LA Times has a great editorial about the attempt by the insurance companies to undo Prop 103. It is a shame that the head of Mercury Insurance, and the other insurance companies, want to undo Prop 103. Prop 103,…
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The End to Mandatory Helmet Laws in California
The Insurance Journal reported that there may be an end to California’s mandatory helment law. That’s right. There is a senate bill that may end the mandatory helmet law in California. My thoughts on this are mixed. Helmet laws may…
Another Insurance Consultant Settles with AG Spitzer
Universal Life Resources has agreed to pay $2,000,000 to settle allegations by New York Attorney General Elliot Spitzer that the company was paid secret, undisclosed commissions to steer business to certain insurers. Universal Life admits no wrongdoing and the company…
How long should you keep documents?
Courtesy of my friend and a great mortgage broker Jenifer Miller, comes this list of how long to keep documents: Three months Credit card statements, insurance bills, paycheck stubs, utility bills After your bank ATM receipts, deposit slips, purchase receipts…
How Many Obstetricians in DC?
I received this via email, so I can only repost it. There is no link for it now. (If you have a link to it, please share!) Public Citizen Survey Finds D.C. Medical Society Fabricated Obstetrician Shortage Dozens More Obstetricians…
A discount for hybrids?
Yes. A discount for hybrid owners. In addition to having low fuel costs, better mileage, and helping the environment, hybrid owners are now going to be able to get a discount on their insurance. Travelers is going to start giving…
The Floods of Northern California
The flood waters of this year have subsided – for now. However, flood insurance is still on everyone’s mind. Let me first give you some links to stories you should read: The SF Chronicle reports on problems small businesses are…
Freedom of Information Act Requests
At some point in time, you may want to request information from the government. After all, citizens checking up on government is what helps keep government honest. But, how do you do it? I admit to never having done it…
A Good Article on Tort Reform
I came across an interesting article from The New Standard, which appears to be an independent newspaper on the internet. Go check them out as they appear to have some good information. Anyway, in this article the author discusses the…
Tips for Northern Californians Facing Floods
It is another day of rain here in Northern California and it is not expected to get better any time soon. With that, comes the rivers getting higher. And that brings flooding. The river levels are the highest they have…