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Wednesday, June 13, 2012This is a must see video documentary we came across on one of our company's websites about the dangers of texting and driving. The video documentary was put together by AT&T and should be required viewing for all drivers, especially teens. Click here for the video. READ MORE >>
Friday, June 8, 2012Georgia Mom Posed as Dead Son to Collect $151K From Insurance Policy Prosecutors in Fulton County, Georgia, say a woman has admitted to collecting more than $151,000 on a fraudulent insurance policy she took out in her dead son’s name. Donna Ellis Gibbs was sentenced to 20 years’ probation in the case after pleading guilty. READ MORE >>
Monday, June 4, 2012Travelers Insurance (one of the many outstanding companies we represent) announced it is introducing a wind credit for fortified homes in Texas that meet established standards designed to resist the impacts of tropical storm and hurricane winds. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 14, 2012Roadtrip! What a great idea. Oh, but wait. What about the weather? And the mountains and black ice and desert and hail? Oh! And what about the criminals lying in wait? Sure, road trips can pose some challenges, but information and a few sensible precautions will have you safely on the road in no time. READ MORE >>
Friday, May 11, 2012Shame on the Texas Department of Insurance. According to the Fort Worth Star Telegram TDI has made recent changes to the publishing of disciplinary actions against insurance agents and/or companies. In our opinion TDI should be trying to help protect insureds from the actions of those willing to break the law. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, May 8, 2012Nevada issues Google first license for self-driving car- Check out this amazing article from The Las Vegas Sun. Nevadans will soon see driverless cars being tested on streets and highways. Google received the first license Monday from the state Department of Motor Vehicles to test the autonomous vehicles. READ MORE >>
Monday, May 7, 2012Below is a very interesting article from March 19, 2012 Insurance Journal Magazine - enjoy. America’s wealthiest families increasingly worry that their wealth alone makes them a target for a high-stakes liability lawsuit in this uncertain time of high unemployment and tepid economic growth, according to a new insurance report. READ MORE >>
Friday, April 20, 2012Here is an excellent article worth reading on insurance claims....enjoy. Insurance Myth #2: "Insurance Companies Always Pay Claims Fully and Promptly" When we purchase insurance, we’re buying a promise on a piece of paper. READ MORE >>
Monday, April 16, 2012New Analytic Methods Provide Statistical Insight Into Distracted Driving Apr 12, 2012 -- Distracted driving has grabbed headlines recently as a consensus emerges around the risk posed by drivers using cell phones. A presentation at the Casualty Actuarial Society’s Ratemaking and Product Management Seminar held last month showed how . READ MORE >>
Friday, April 13, 2012More than 200 years after Benjamin Franklin declared the only things certain in life are death and taxes, Canadian researchers have discovered a grimmer connection: U.S. auto fatalities spike on the deadline day for filing income tax returns. The number of fatal crashes jumps 6 percent on the last day for U. READ MORE >>
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