When NOT to file a homeowners insurance claim

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When I first started in this industry, it was very common to submit a homeowners insurance claim every time something happened. This was also the time of $100 deductibles, looser underwriting and no claims surcharges. However, it is no longer…

Should I buy the rental car insurance?

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Here’s the answer you’ve come to love- MAYBE. Insurance is regulated by state law, so I can only speak for Ohio. And with the 100’s of insurance companies licensed to do business in Ohio, I can’t speak for all of…

Money Saving Tips for Parents of Teen Drivers

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Once the excitement of your teen driver getting his license wears off, reality hits and you ask the important question- “How much is it going to cost to insure my newly licensed teen driver?” And there’s no easy way to…

Tips to Keep Your Teenage Driver Safe

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For a teenager, there really isn’t a greater day than getting your driver’s license. And for a parent, it’s probably one of the worst days. Let’s list the range of emotions- stress, anxiety, worry, panic, fear……..I honestly don’t think there…

What is CLUE and how does it affect my insurance?

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CLUE is an abbreviation for Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange. What is it? It’s a claims history database produced by consumer reporting agency LexisNexis. In the simplest form, when an auto or property insurance claim happens, the insurance company paying the…

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