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Embarrassing Moments 2018

#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. (...

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Q&A: Is life insurance expensive?

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...

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Thanks-a-TON for 2,655 lbs. of Food Drive donations!

2,655 lbs. - A TON of Thanks-giving! - Here are John and Philip Sullivan with one of three full pallets of food donations. Also pictured is the new Fork Lift purchased with the Make More Happen $10,000 Award from Safeco...

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Philip Sullivan receives SOAR award from Safeco

Philip Sullivan, CIC, has received the Safeco Outstanding Agent Recognition (S.O.A.R.) Award for 2018. The S.O.A.R. Award recognizes Philip for his commitment to customer service and performance for American Insurance....

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Adding a teen driver? What every parent should know

Here are 10 teen driving stats that may surprise you and some ways to save money on your auto insurance with a new driver. Signing your teen up for an approved driver education program can not only reduce their crash...

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Together We Made More Happen - $5K More!

YOU MADE IT HAPPEN! - Our thanks to all who “liked” and “shared” the Safeco Make More Happen post to benefit our Community Action Partnership (CAP) Food Banks. Safeco offered to double the original grant through a...

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3rd Annual Hometown Business Food Drive ends Nov. 20

American Insurance is inviting all small business owners to partner with us again from Nov. 12-20 - now extended! - for the 3rd Annual Hometown Business Food Drive. Just bring your donations to our office or if you're a...

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Q & A: Do I need an 'Umbrella'?

We printed this Q&A column in the Aug. 10, 2018 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Do I need an “Umbrella”? A: Yes, even in August you may need an Umbrella. When we talk about an insurance “umbrella”, we are...

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Q & A: Is my contractor insured?

We printed this Q&A column in the July 10, 2018 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q. Is my contractor insured? A: Good question! Hiring an uninsured contractor can end up embroiling you in lawsuits and cost you more...

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Soup-Porting the YWCA!

American Insurance was recognized by the YWCA of Lewiston-Clarkston for being the dessert sponsor of their 2018 fundraising event on February 23rd. Amanda Wilhelm, YWCA community engagement manager, presented a framed...

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