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California Auto – Medical Order of Priority

October 11, 2017

California is often in the news about our auto insurance being the highest in the Nation. Truth! Why? – Because California is the ONLY State that provides UNLIMITED medical coverage…

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Salvage Autos – Hurricanes, Floods, Collisions

October 6, 2017

We realize that Northern California isn’t home to many floods or hurricanes, but we find when major storms occur like Hurricane Harvey, Californiaders end up with vehicles that come from…

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What Californiaders can learn from Hurricane Harvey

September 29, 2017

Our hearts go out to the victims of Hurricane Harvey, especially knowing that 85% of them have no flood insurance. These people face a crushing blow to their personal finances…

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You wrecked “Brad” and you want a new “Brad”

September 12, 2017

Yes, we realize that the Liberty Mutual television ad about wrecking a just purchased vehicle (she calls Brad), and not being able to purchase another one with the insurance proceeds,…

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College Kids – To Be… or Not to Be… On Their Own

September 7, 2017

  Your 19-year-old son is away at college, is listed as a ‘driver’ on your auto policy and is using a vehicle that you; their parent – owns and insures.…

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Teen Driver Safety Tips

August 30, 2017

Drivers education courses provide our teens with enough knowledge and hands on experience to get their license, but that’s about it.  I realized this as I watched my 16-year-old taking…

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Renters Insurance – Worth the cost of 2 Ristretto Venti Chocolate Brownie Iced Drinks?

August 24, 2017

Not only are kids moving back into their parents’ homes, now they are bringing their significant other and many times, other unrelated minor children with them. Today’s home can have…

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Client Relationships

August 15, 2017

Today I got the news that a long term client of mine passed away over the weekend. Every business owner gets these calls, and we empathize over the phone with…

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Why is Local Important?

August 11, 2017

Yes Amazon is quick, convenient, and all too easy to use. My 16-year-old doesn’t understand why I prefer to purchase what I can here locally in Traverse City. Just today…

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Cover Yourself with an Umbrella

April 23, 2017

An Umbrella Liability policy is a ‘separate’ policy that provides clients with an additional ‘layer’ of liability protection. The policy is placed ‘on top of’ your other insurance policies; hence…

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Home Insurance – Use Your 15 Minutes Wisely

September 27, 2016

15 Minutes can save you money now, but cost you thousands later.  Oh wait, they don’t tell you that. The price gun, the lizard, the mayhem guy.  We all have seen…

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How I found passion in – of all things – an insurance career

November 4, 2015

In 1988 with just a high school diploma for credentials, I answered a newspaper ad for a receptionist at a local insurance agency. My long term goal: To work with…

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