I’m excited to announce two new additions to our Desert Insurance Solutions family: Continue reading “Desert Insurance Solutions Welcomes Two New Additions to Our Family”
Here’s Why Your Auto Insurance Rates May Be Going Up (Even Though You Haven’t Had a Claim)
Auto insurance rates are trending up across the industry and why you may be impacted even though you haven’t had any claims. Here’s how. Continue reading “Here’s Why Your Auto Insurance Rates May Be Going Up (Even Though You Haven’t Had a Claim)”
Desert Insurance Solutions Expands to Arizona
I’m pleased to announce Desert Insurance Solutions has opened a second office in Scottsdale, Arizona. We have quite a few clients in Arizona and want to serve them better. We’re excited to bring our “local experts, trusted friends” solutions to another part of the Desert! Continue reading “Desert Insurance Solutions Expands to Arizona”
Your Vehicle’s Airbags Might be Dangerous | What You Need to Know
A safe presumption might be that your airbags will keep you safe but, surprisingly, that may not be the case. Continue reading “Your Vehicle’s Airbags Might be Dangerous | What You Need to Know”
6 tips to properly prepare for an earthquake
Between 1918 and 2004 there were 20 magnitude 6.0+ earthquakes in Southern California, on average one every 4.3 years. Over that 86 year period, the longest gap between 6.0+ earthquakes was 12 years. It’s been 12 years since 2004, the year of our last 6.0+ magnitude earthquake. That makes me nervous. Continue reading “6 tips to properly prepare for an earthquake”
A Guide International Travel and Your U.S. Insurance Coverage
International travel is one of the most interesting experiences life has to offer. And although terrorism has been in the headlines recently, you are much more likely to be hit by lightning than die in a terrorist attack. In this article I talk about the real risks of international vacations, and the fact that your US insurance coverage may be of limited value overseas. If you are moving or considering buying property overseas, call me because the issues are more complicated. Continue reading “A Guide International Travel and Your U.S. Insurance Coverage”
Giving Up the Car Keys | When is the Right Time?
Last month I wrote about liability risk related to adult children. This month I’m writing about the other side of the age spectrum: older loved ones who are affected by age-related physical or cognitive impairment and still driving. It’s a difficult issue so I thought the best way to address it would be head-on. Continue reading “Giving Up the Car Keys | When is the Right Time?”
Protecting Your Adult Children’s Future
Last spring a hummingbird built a nest outside my window so I was able to watch the whole process from egg to first flight. After the new hummingbirds leave the nest the mother spends two days showing them how to get nectar then she chases them off for good to live on their own. If only it were that easy. In this post, I’ll cover liability risk issues related to adult children and steps you can take to protect your assets and theirs. Continue reading “Protecting Your Adult Children’s Future”