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Q & A: What is a BOP?
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
We printed this Q&A column in the March 10, 2020 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: What is a BOP? A: If you own a business, small or large, you will want to get “BOP’d” by American Insurance. It doesn’t hurt and...
Q & A: How can I cut insurance costs?
Monday, February 10, 2020
We printed this Q&A column in the Feb. 10, 2020 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: How can I cut insurance costs? A: AMERICAN INSURANCE has two ways you can save money on your auto and home insurance today! 1....
Regence & St. Joe's reach agreement retroactive to Jan. 15
Wednesday, February 5, 2020
Updated Feb. 5, 2020 The certified Health Agents at American Insurance are pleased to announce the news from Regence BlueShield of Idaho that they have reached a new multi-year agreement that ensures their members can...
Forecast: 2020 Commercial Insurance Rates
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Most commercial insurance rates trended modestly higher in 2019 and increases are expected to accelerate some in 2020. Rate increases of up to 10% will not be uncommon even for well managed business exposures with low...
Q&A: Is life insurance expensive?
Friday, January 10, 2020
We printed this Q&A column in the Jan. 10, 2020 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...
New ID Law Verifications for Business Autos
Friday, December 27, 2019
Your Business Autos and how to comply with Idaho’s new insurance verification law. Perhaps this is the law of “unintended consequences” at work! Idaho’s new insurance verification law began Jan. 1, 2020 and has created...
Q & A: Will Idaho's new auto liability law affect me?
Monday, December 9, 2019
This Q&A column was published in the Dec. 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Will Idaho's new auto liability law affect me? - A: Maybe, so here’s what you need to know. - Even if you normally always...
Washington car seat law has changed for 2020
Wednesday, December 4, 2019
Changes to Washington’s child passenger restraint law (RCW 46.61.687) began on Jan. 1, 2020. - Car crashes are a leading killer of children ages 1-13. Using the right seat can reduce the risk of fatal injury by 71...
4th Annual Food Drive results are in!
Monday, November 25, 2019
THE RESULTS ARE IN & WE ARE CELEBRATING! - The total count comes to 5,304 lbs. which is supporting 3 local food banks. Our Hometown Business Food Drive Partners ROCK!!! - President Shawn Sullivan is shown with AJ...
2020 WA health rates released
Friday, November 15, 2019
Sixty-six health plans and seven dental plans set to participate in market Washington Health Benefit Exchange Board has announced an average decrease in plans for certified 2020 Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) and...
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