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Be Forewarned - February 22, 2009
...My partner [who] manages the Oklahoma City Office admitted that we have a fee. "After all, we are a business", she said. Also, we have learned that, while we want to very much, we can't live on prayer. We help people. If we didn't believe that we were here to help people we would get burned out really fast.
How are YOU Doing? - February 2, 2008
I am not alone in participating in conversations with others as we tell each other impact of how this political irresponsibility has changed all of our lives. Many people have asked me, "how has this economy affected you?" I'm here to tell you.
Premier Contractor Issues - January 23, 2009
If one thing will kill the largest insurers in America... it is Preferred or Premier Contractor programs.
How Much Insurance Do I Have? - December 8, 2008
How many times have you heard someone say "read your policy"? The problem is, you can do just that (read the policy) and still be left with a problem.
Kickbacks in the Insurance Adjusting Business - November 13, 2008
Do insurance adjusters and claim representatives take kickbacks? If they do, who pays them, how is it done, when do they do it?
10 Unfair Claim Settlement Practices - October 21, 2008
While the definitions to some words may seem obvious, look those words over carefully when you consider what path an insurer will take. Even though words are defined in the policy, it is not uncommon that those words do not go far enough or there are words that are NOT defined.
Always Check the Definitions Page - September 2, 2008
While the definitions to some words may seem obvious, look those words over carefully when you consider what path an insurer will take. Even though words are defined in the policy, it is not uncommon that those words do not go far enough or there are words that are NOT defined.
A Guide to Home Insurance - August 2, 2008
Buying Homeowners Insurance is one of the most important financial decisions a family can make. The purpose of this writing is to encourage you to give some thought to your homeowner's insurance and ask some important questions in order that you might make a conscientious decision in this regard.
What is Pet Insurance? - July 13, 2008
According to the American Pet Products Manufacturers Association, Americans were expected spend an estimated $9.4 billion on their pet's health care last year, up from $8.7 billion a year prior. To ease these escalating veterinarian costs, owners have increasingly been purchasing pet health insurance.
Why do Insurance Companies Question Theft Claims? - July 1, 2008
No question about it, getting a theft claim settled with an insurance company is no easy project. From an adjuster's (who works for insureds as opposed to working for insurance company) point of view, we can only wonder. However, after adjusting many hundreds of these claims, a pattern begins to emerge.