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Q & A: When Can I Change My Rx and Medicare Plans?

Oct 10 2020 We printed this Q&A column in the Oct. 10, 2020 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. When Can I Change My Rx and Medicare Plans? A: The Medicare Annual Election Period is coming up from... more ›

5th Annual Food Drive set for Nov. 16-20

Oct 9 2020 American Insurance is inviting all small business owners to partner with us again from Nov. 16-20 for the 5th Annual Hometown Business Food Drive. If you are ready to join us, please... more ›

Q & A: My fence at home blew down during a windstorm, is it insured?

Sep 10 2020 We printed this Q&A column in the Sept. 10, 2020 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: My fence at home blew down during a windstorm, is it insured? A. YES! If you have a typical ... more ›

Extra DUI patrols out in force on area highways

Aug 19 2020 Troopers with the Idaho State Police and Washington State Patrol want drivers to know that extra patrols are out in force now through Labor Day focused on finding DUI drivers. In 2019, DUI... more ›

COVID19: Impact on business insurance rates

Aug 13 2020 What a difference 6 months makes! In my January article Forecasting 2020 Commercial Insurance Rates, I said, “most commercial insurance rates trended modestly higher in 2019 and increases... more ›

Q & A: What is Classic Car Insurance?

Aug 10 2020 We printed this Q&A column in the Aug. 10, 2020 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: What is Classic Car Insurance? A: Classic cars aren't just antiques, they also include restored cars,... more ›

COVID-19: Workers Compensation – claim prevention

Aug 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... more ›

Q & A: I’ve lost my health insurance! Now what?

Jul 10 2020 We printed this Q&A column in the July 10, 2020 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: I’ve lost my health insurance! Now what?A. We can help! If you’ve lost your health insurance because ... more ›

Idaho Hands-Free Cell Phone Law Begins

Jun 30 2020 Beginning Wednesday, July 1, 2020, drivers throughout Idaho will be responsible to follow a new law meant to keep drivers safe and engaged while behind the wheel. The new Idaho State Code... more ›

Commercial Lines department grows to 4 employees

Jun 11 2020 Rapid growth in the number of business insurance accounts has prompted the need to expand our Customer Service staff to four with the recent addition of Brittney Allen. We welcome Brittney,... more ›