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You may not believe Santa slides down chimneys, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do an annual chimney cleaning. Not only will a chimney cleaning help keep the jolly man’s red and white suit clean, it’s also an important step in preventing chimney fires. While you’re thinking about home owner issues, get a free rating […]
A friend mine, Jeff, called me recently to tell me he had been hit by a driver with cheap car insurance. It sounds like his family may have some pretty serious injuries. Despite being a career insurance agent, his question was “what advice do you have?” My heart goes out to Jeff and his family. […]
David Gautsche has proven his leadership skills, not once, but three times. Upon graduating from college, David started his career in the manufacturing sector. Next, he moved to financial services. Most recently, David was recruited to become the president and CEO of Goodville Mutual. Goodville is a mutual property/casualty insurer headquartered in New Holland, Pennsylvania. […]
Are you like most shoppers? You want a fair price, a high-quality product and good service. If so, read on for a list of the 25 Best Car Insurance Companies in the U.S.. What is the Best Car Insurance? We define “best” as the companies that offer high-quality protection and service for a fair price. […]
Do you read online reviews? Most people do. It’s nice to know how other shoppers rate the same product or service. In fact, most of us read reviews before making a significant purchase. However, when it comes to buying insurance, online auto insurance reviews don’t provide the information you need. Here’s why. FREE CAR INSURANCE […]
My anniversary of being hit by a car was last Saturday. Not surprisingly, lying in the intensive care unit of Stanford Hospital for Fathers’ Day put a damper on the celebration that year. Just last week a friend of mine asked why I didn’t get $90 million like Tracy Morgan and Ardley Fuqua reportedly received. […]
How much difference can there be between motorcycle insurance and car insurance? That’s a good question. Considering a motorcycle has two wheels, a car has four, motorcycle insurance should be half the price. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. In concept, cars and motorcycles are quite similar. However, the similarities end at the concept level. In […]
Can a holiday have an identity crisis? If so, that holiday is Cinco de Mayo. Undoubtedly, Cinco de Mayo is a misunderstood holiday. It does make sense that a holiday where swilling tequila is a preferred form of celebration would be misunderstood. Similarly, most insurance companies are misunderstood. People don’t know which companies are best about […]
March Madness is about to be whittled down to the final four. Remember the cinderella story from last year, Loyola? Remember Sister Jean? Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt is the team chaplain and mascot and is now 99-years old. That was a great story and may be hard to top for this years final four. Rest assured […]
Do you have the luck of the Irish? If you drive a car, you might need it this week. Several of the most dangerous days of the year for driving a car are this week. You don’t need the luck of the Irish to pick the best insurance company. To find the best, start by […]
