Friday, February 19, 2021 I recently got a letter from Travelers Insurance, my auto insurer. The letter announced a credit to my account. “Given the current conditions in California, we are implementing the California Auto Premium Credit Program, which will automatically give a 10% credit on July, August, September, October, November and December 2020 premiums. READ MORE >>
Thursday, January 28, 2021 VIDEO CONTENT: Today I have two important announcements for you in regards to workers comp insurance. First off, why the focus on workers comp insurance? It is the most controllable insurance you have to earn a minimum premium, so I love to look for ways to close out claims and get your employees back to work and get you that minimum premium. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 California's Workers' Compensation Profile Audit Review (PAR) was just released in the end of December. This audit process indicates how well claims administrators are fulfilling their obligations. It helps agents and our clients understand how insurance providers perform in their workers' compensation claims handling and how well injured workers will be treated. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 Fuels reduction is an important part of fire management in California and across the country. Fuel is pretty much anything that can burn… this includes trees, grasses, pine needles, etc. You might hear people talk about creating defensible space to reduce your home’s fire risk. READ MORE >>
Friday, December 11, 2020 Christmas trees are a fun way to celebrate the holiday season, but they can be quite the fire hazard as they dry out. Here are some great Christmas tree safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association. Between 2014 and 2018, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 160 home fires from Christmas trees -- don't be one of them! READ MORE >>
Sunday, December 6, 2020Every winter we seem to have incidents in Mono County related to hot ashes. Sometimes hot ashes have even caught structures on fire, but more often the fire department is called to respond to smoking dumpsters from people who've poured their hot ashes inside. Neither one is a good scenario. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 13, 2020The following update comes from the California FAIR Plan Association. The FAIR Plan is an association based in Los Angeles made up of insurers authorized to transact basic property insurance in California. Coverage is available to all California property owners, but it provides insurance only as ... READ MORE >>
Friday, November 6, 2020 Frozen pipes are the last thing you'll want to deal with during the winter, especially if you live in the Eastern Sierra where you're already having to shovel snow all season. You probably have homeowners insurance or condo unit owners insurance, but damage from frozen pipes isn't always covered. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 I wanted to share a few more details on SB 1159. It's going to be with us until January 1st, 2023. Make sure you have the reporting form. Any employers with four or fewer employees are going to be exempt from any sort of reporting (or if your employees are fully telecommuting). READ MORE >>
Sunday, October 11, 2020 It’s that time of year again... The snow and cold weather have started the annual winter deer migration. Deer are now moving from the high country on the east side of Highway 395 across 395 into lower elevation winter ranges on the west side of the highway. READ MORE >>
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