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Genetic testing fraud alert

You should know about the latest fraud scheme involving genetic testing, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General. Scammers are offering “free” genetic tests and claiming...

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Q & A: Should I buy Renters Insurance?

We printed this Q&A column in the Sept. 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Should I buy Renters Insurance? A: Most definitely, yes! Renters or Tenants Insurance insures more than just your stuff and is a...

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Q & A: What is Classic Car Insurance?

We printed this Q&A column in the Aug. 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune.Q: What is Classic Car Insurance? A: Classic cars aren't just antiques, they also include restored cars, street rods, low riders,...

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HHS releases plan for lower drug costs

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced today that HHS and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are publishing a Safe Importation Action Plan that outlines two potential pathways that...

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New WA motorcycle law starts July 28

Washington motorcycle drivers have a new state law related to their insurance starting on July 28, 2019. It might surprise you to know that prior to that date Washington state law did not require motorcycles to be...

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Q & A: Why did my auto rates increase?

We printed this Q&A column in the July 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Why did my auto rates increase? A: Sometimes auto insurance rates change with no apparent explanation. The answer may have more to...

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Several changes for our Moscow office

We have made some recent changes to our Moscow office. New Office Hours: For your convenience, beginning on July 1, our Moscow office will open earlier at 8:00AM. We are now open 8AM to 5PM M-F and closed during lunch...

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Family traditions worth celebrating

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...

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Q & A: How can I donate to the fireworks show?

We printed this Q&A column in the June 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: How can I donate to the fireworks show? A: This is the 34th year that AMERICAN INSURANCE is the major sponsor of the valley’s...

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Q & A: Do I need to insure my ATV?

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...

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