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Family traditions worth celebrating
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Family traditions come in all shapes and sizes. Maybe an annual trip to a cabin or destination, an event you go back to annually, relatives you visit - it seems it is in our nature to commemorate important dates and...
Q & A: Do I need to insure my ATV?
Friday, May 10, 2019
We printed this Q&A column in the May 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Do I need to insure my ATV? - A: Generally, “YES”, for two reasons – it may be required by law and your exposure to liability is...
Q & A: Is Uninsured Motorist Auto Coverage Required?
Sunday, March 10, 2019
We printed this Q&A column in the March 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Is Uninsured Motorist Auto Coverage Required? A: Idaho and Washington residents are required to purchase Uninsured Motorist (UM)...
Review controls, policies to prevent employee dishonesty
Friday, March 1, 2019
Employee Dishonesty – Review your controls & policies According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, employees steal an estimated $30 billion to $100 billion per year from their employers. From inventory theft, to check...
Q & A: When should I re-shop my auto insurance?
Sunday, February 10, 2019
We printed this Q&A column in the Feb. 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q:&A: When should I re-shop my auto insurance? A: We recommend re-quoting auto insurance about once every three years, even if...
Shawn Sullivan named President at American Insurance
Friday, January 11, 2019
Fourth generation takes helm of family owned agency - Shawn D. Sullivan, CIC, is now serving as President of American Insurance effective Jan. 1, 2019. The announcement was made at the agency’s Dec. 14 annual staff...
We won! Business of the Year Award 2018
Thursday, January 10, 2019
AMERICAN INSURANCE was chosen as the “Business of the Year for 2018” by the Lewis Clark Chamber of Commerce. “This recognition from the business community is an true honor. We strive to be a leader within our industry...
Q & A: Can I buy medical insurance when Exchanges are closed?
Thursday, January 10, 2019
We printed this Q&A column in the Jan. 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Can I buy medical insurance when Exchanges are closed? A: The answer is “NO” – unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period! ...
Embarrassing Moments 2018
Friday, January 4, 2019
#1 EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 13 people in a party limo with loud music and champagne - what could go wrong? The Lewiston staff of American Insurance took a stretch-limo to our new Moscow office for our holiday party. (...
Q&A: Is life insurance expensive?
Monday, December 10, 2018
We printed this Q&A column in the Dec. 10, 2018 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Is life insurance expensive? A: The answer is “NO”! The fact is, term life insurance is very affordable and inexpensive, but sadly...