Betty Reimler Knopes found herself in a photo advertisement framed at the American Insurance office and told us her story. She started working at American Insurance in 1948 at the age of 16, just after she had graduated...

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This is a story we have not told before now. It was told in detail in the Lewiston Morning Tribune, The Elders / Oliver M. Mackey (published on Dec. 25, 1977), by Thomas W. Campbell. Tom interviewed OM Mackey in 1977...

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Be in the first 100 people to answer these 4 questions correctly to receive a prize! (Hint: All answers can be found inside this newsletter available to read online from this link here.) Click this link to complete this...

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We are launching our 100th Anniversary with a special 2022 Historic Calendar! - On every page you will find historic pictures (some even embarrassing - eek!) and surprising stories. Read about the people who helped...

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We appreciate all of our donors for their contributions to ensure our successful 6th annual food drive. The total count is 12,780 lbs. including cash donations for our 6th Annual Food Drive. - Thanks to you, our...

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We printed this Q&A column in the Nov. 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Are you having your food drive again this year? A: Yes, the American Insurance HOMETOWN BUSINESS FOOD DRIVE is coming up next week,...

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Everyone can shop at grocers to support event - Updates -- Watch for updates throughout the week on our Facebook Food Drive event page here. Related: See our downloadable Lewiston PDF invitation with links or Moscow...

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We printed this Q&A column in the Oct. 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: When Can I Change My Rx and Medicare Plans? A: The Medicare Annual Election Period is coming up from Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. This...

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We printed this Q&A column in the Sept. 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. How can I beat rising business insurance rates? A: If your business insurance rates have increased again, we need to talk! At...

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We printed this Q&A column in the Aug. 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: When should I review my insurance? A: Insurance is a deeply personal business in order to protect your American dream! After all,...

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We printed this Q&A column in the July 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q. Can telematics lower my auto premium? A: Yes, safe drivers can save up to 40% off their personnal auto insurance premiums after...

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We printed this Q&A column in the May 11, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Do you have any tips about RV insurance? A: We insure RVs of all types and sizes. The insurance you need with depend on what state...

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We printed this Q&A column in the April 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Does Idaho have a new cell phone law? A: Yes, Idaho is now enforcing the “hands-free cell phone” law passed last July. The Idaho...

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We have a new website and we've added a new Community Tab landing page. There you will find out about our history of community involvement, our own agency community events plus a Community Calendar feature. Have we...

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”Carmen!” That’s what you hear over the partition from a co-worker who needs help with their computer. Carmen Johnson is an invaluable part of the A-Team. She works behind the scenes to keep our computers and software...

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Preparing for our 100th Anniversary Spring brings us a fresh start and growth! New hope and sunshine awaken us as we are emerging slowly from this long pandemic. We look forward to things becoming more normal with each...

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Despite the headlines, phishing and ransomware remains a disproportionate problem for small businesses. Recent reports show that 40% of ransomware attacks were against smaller companies with 1 to 100 employees. Small...

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We printed this Q&A column in the March 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Are the health exchanges open again? A: Yes! The Idaho and Washington state health exchanges have re-opened in response to...

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We want to introduce our new website to you, and help you find your way around our site. Each tab heading contains a wealth of convenient and useful information. 24/7 you can make a payment, file a claim, request policy...

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WELCOME TO THE A-TEAM! Team trophies were awarded during the December annual meeting to Mitch Keller, Agent, and Brittney Allen, Commercial Lines Service Representative who joined American Insurance in 2020. Also...

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How to beat rising business insurance rates - What is on the horizon for business insurance prices in 2021? You’ve been creative and resilient as you continue to weather the COVID-19 economic storm. Controlling...

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We printed this Q&A column in the Jan. 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Do jewelry & guns need special insurance? A: Yes, if you have higher value jewelry or guns then you may not have enough...

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