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Q & A: Can I buy life insurance during the pandemic
Friday, December 10, 2021
We printed this Q&A column in the Dec. 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Can I buy life insurance during the pandemic? A: You aren’t alone if this pandemic has made you think again about the importance of...
COVID in retreat, causing some chaos in its wake
Monday, June 14, 2021
We should all be very happy to see COVID in our rearview mirrors as we cruise down the highway back to normal life. Hopefully, you have great summer plans to travel and have fun with your motorhome, camp trailer, 4-...
How can I find a better rate on my business insurance?
Friday, April 16, 2021
Did you close or change your normal procedures for COVID and lose out on that revenue, yet still see a JUMP in your insurance rates for your renewal in 2021?!?! Our Agents can help you solve this problem!! We have...
Cybercrime - Small businesses hit with email scams
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
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...
Health exchanges again extend open enrollment
Monday, March 22, 2021
Individuals can shop for health coverage and may qualify for premium subsidy (reduced premiums) to begin the first of the following month. Your Health Idaho has extended enrollment until April 30, 2021Washington Health...
Appointments being made for vaccine clinics in our area
Wednesday, March 10, 2021
Here is information for Idaho residents and where you can find your vaccines. Idaho North Central Health District has announced large-scale COVID-19 vaccine clinics will be held on Friday, March 19th and Saturday, March...
Does Medicare Cover COVID-19 Vaccine?
Thursday, February 11, 2021
In case you wondered, if you are covered under Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) or you're enrolled in a Medicare Advantage Plan (Part C) you pay nothing for the approved COVID-19 vaccine. Be sure to bring your...
Q & A: What to do about rising business insurance rates?
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
We printed this Q&A column in the Feb. 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: What to do about rising business insurance rates? A: If COVID wasn’t bad enough, business insurance companies are at the tail-end...
Q & A: Can I buy life insurance during the pandemic?
Thursday, December 10, 2020
We printed this Q&A column in the Dec. 10, 2020 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Can I buy life insurance during the pandemic? A: You aren’t alone if this pandemic has made you think again about the importance of...
COVID-19: Workers Compensation – claim prevention
Tuesday, August 4, 2020
Employers are challenged with two liability concerns regarding COVID-19 transmission – customers and employees. The latest liability exposure to manage is how to prevent claims for workers compensation or employer...
COVID-19 Advisory - Lobbies now open!
Monday, June 1, 2020
Lobbies are now open at AMERICAN INSURANCE offices in Lewiston and Moscow. As an essential business, we have remained open to serve you by phone, email and online during the COVID stay-at-home period. But, honestly,we...
Q & A: What now? I’ve lost my health insurance!
Sunday, May 10, 2020
We printed this Q&A column in the May 10, 2020 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: What now? I’ve lost my health insurance! A: We can help! If you have lost your health insurance because of the COVID-19 Pandemic...
COVID-19: Liability risk to your business
Friday, May 8, 2020
As business owners reopen their businesses to the public, the question of COVID related liability has become a concern. The primary concern has been voiced for specific industries like large retailers, medical clinics,...
COVID-19: New Medical Insurance Options
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Pandemic business closures, employee layoffs and “Stay-Home” orders have impacted medical insurance coverage for individuals and groups. Sometimes, the change in hours worked or employment status can lead to losing...
COVID-19: Business Premium Relief
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
4 ways business owners can reduce insurance premiums during the COVID-19 Pandemic American Insurance is dedicated to finding you answers and helping you maintain the business coverage you need at the lowest rates you...
COVID-19: Auto Insurance Premium Relief
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
3 ways paying premium was made easier - Everyone has been impacted financially by the COVID-19 pandemic–some more than others. American Insurance is dedicated to finding you answers and helping you maintain the...
COVID-19 Insurance claim relief?
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Answers to 4 common insurance questions Every business owner wants to know and is hoping that somehow their insurance coverages will provide some financial relief. Containment efforts of the Coronavirus Pandemic across...