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Timothy Shannon

Umbrella Insurance – Is it for YOU?

I get many questions concerning Umbrella Liability Insurance coverage and wondering whether it is something that one should add to their insurance portfolio. The easiest way to answer that question is with a question; “Is protecting your assets in the event of a catastrophic loss something that is important to you?” Many think “Well something…

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Group Health Insurance for Business

Affordable Care Act (ACA) employer mandate now (as of 01/01/2016) requires businesses with at least 50 full-time equivalent employees to provide health coverage for their employees and dependents or face a tax penalty. Many clients in the service industry have asked me “what constitutes a Full Time Equivalent?” Here is the definition directly from the…

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CEA Announces coverage enhancements effective January 2016

The California Earthquake Authority (CEA) has published coverage enhancements not previously available including options of $150,000 and $200,000 for Coverage C – Personal Property; options of $50, $75 and $100,000 for Loss of Use; increased coverage amount on Building Code Upgrade of $30,000; and a new limit for Loss Assessment in the amount of $100,000…

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California Wildfires are back!

Every year it seems we kick off Wildfire season with a horrific event and this year is no different. After the Fire of last week and scenes of burned out vehicles on the 15, now strong winds and heavy rain have caused damage to properties in Ramona, Perris, Moreno Valley and surrounding areas. The current…

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Insurance commissioner approves new insurance product to fill gap for UberX, Lyft and Sidecar ride-hailing drivers. Farmers Insurance steps up to meet insurance need driven by new technology.

The following is the content of a press release issued by the California Department of Insurance this morning. SACRAMENTO, Calif.- As demand for ridesharing or ride-hailing services continues to increase for business and personal travel, closing insurance gaps to protect consumers is a priority. Insurance Commissioner Jones announced today that he has approved a new…

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