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Thursday, October 31, 2019Last Thursday I received a call from a very concerned and upset client. Their family just gathered a few items and evacuated from the Tick Fire. After confirming coverage and that the policy was current we sent them a policy copy with claim number. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 5, 2019Have you ever heard statistics about accidents around the home? A Secure Life lists falls as number one. My house is located in Crowley Lake, CA. Every year we have friends and family over to celebrate Independence Day. In 2018 one of my uncles tripped on a lower step, but luckily he wasn't hurt badly. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 2, 2019This was my first time going to Trout Fest and I'm sure my kids won't let it be the last time. Trout Fest is held just south of Mammoth Lakes, CA off Highway 395. Turn at the Mammoth Lakes Yosemite Airport and Hot Creek Hatchery is located just beyond. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, July 2, 2019I recently had the chance to sponsor a table at the California Deer Association's 17th annual benefit banquet for the Eastern Sierra chapter. The banquet was held in the Charles Brown Auditorium at the Tri-County Fairgrounds in Bishop, CA. This association works to ensure that future generations will be able to continue enjoying the region's hunting heritage. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 10, 2019I wanted to spotlight one of our carriers that is extremely active in fighting workers comp fraud. ICW has an in-house special investigation unit department that investigates to find evidence of fraud. Workers comp fraud is a huge problem and increases costs to employers. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, May 29, 2019 Congratulations to Mammoth Lakes Fire Safe Council for receiving a $1,000,000 grant. This is a significant fuels reduction project that will make our town a little safer and forest happier... Insurance companies are not only analyzing property addresses and mapping them to fuel loads, but they're also mapping topography and wind directions into their risk models. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, March 26, 2019 Governor Newsom has waived some environmental rules to prepare for wildfire season. This is a small step in managing our forest: 35 projects covering 141 square miles. I hope Mammoth Lakes or Mono county is getting a project. Cal Fire supports this, and so does Insurance Scouts. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 25, 2018 California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones sponsored SB 894, AB 1772, AB 1800, AB 1875 and AB 2594. Governor Jerry Brown has signed these bills, and some take effect immediately. For the provisions of the bills to be effective, the loss must be from a declared disaster. READ MORE >>
Monday, September 10, 2018 It's the time of year again to make the final preparations for winter. Angelo's Stove & Chimney scheduled and cleaned my home's chimney last week. Have you ever seen a chimney fire? Take one look and you'll want to do anything possible to prevent it. READ MORE >>
Friday, February 9, 2018From my perspective working in property insurance, this is a flood, and many homeowners and businesses may be without insurance. However Dave Jones (California Insurance Commissioner) has given formal notice to insurance companies of their duty to pay for "efficient proximate cause." What does this mean? READ MORE >>
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