It always feels like endless summer here in the desert but when the real summer begins it goes from hot to hotter! Continue reading “Tips and Tricks to Survive the Scorching Desert Summer”
Motorcycle Accidents | What You Can Do to Help Prevent Them
Did you know that 75% of all motorcycle accidents involve a car or that 67% involve a car driver who fails to see a motorcycle? For most motorcycle accidents, it takes two. It’s no surprise that riding a motorcycle is dangerous: fatality rate per mile driven is 35 times higher than when in a car! Only 25% of motorcycle accidents don’t involve cars, typically slide out on turn from inexperienced riders. So if most motorcycle accidents are caused by car drivers not seeing motorcycles, what can we do?
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Exclusions and Sublimits | What You Need to Know
“Apples to apples” is an idea that affects billions of dollars of insurance advertising spending, even though it doesn’t really work. A more useful phrase is “a little knowledge is a dangerous thing”. Continue reading “Exclusions and Sublimits | What You Need to Know”
Obamacare Under President Trump | What You Need to Know
This month brings us a new president who has pledged to change the Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare. The details of the changes are yet unknown, but I wanted to give you some background in case you’re concerned. Continue reading “Obamacare Under President Trump | What You Need to Know”
Desert Insurance Solutions Welcomes Two New Additions to Our Family
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”