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…
Your Social Security Number
Have you ever wondered why the insurance company wants your social security number? It is not because they need to verify your ability to work in this country! They need it, well, they want it because they want to track…
What is a third party claim?
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…
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 Amazingly, they even rescinded at least one policy…
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…
FAQ: What do I do after a hit and run?
Q: I was hit by a car and they left the scene. I have the license plate. What do I do? A: Step by step instructions: 1. Call back the police and file a report. 2. Fill out an SR-1…
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…