Every new “like” on the Trusted Choice® Facebook page during July sent $10 to children’s charity. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 8, 2011 – Trusted Choice®, the consumer branding program for independent insurance agents and brokers recently wrapped up a special social media campaign to raise money for the Make-A-Wish Foundation®. For every new “like” on the Trusted Choice® Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TrustedChoice)…
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Trusted Choice® independent insurance agents provide disaster preparedness and safety tips as hurricane season begins. ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 25, 2011 – As the United States experiences and recovers from tumultuous weather, with parts of the South and Midwest reeling from the destruction of fierce recent tornados and flooding, forecasters predict shifting weather patterns and many named storms as hurricane season…
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Insurance comes in a wide array of choices for a variety of consumer and business needs. Even the best-educated consumer who spends time researching insurance issues will come across a topic he or she doesn’t understand. Let’s take a look at what consumers say when asked: “What’s one thing you don’t understand about insurance?” Here are three common questions that…
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Two Types of “Water Damage” A standard home insurance policy will cover losses caused by water that accumulates in the home resulting from the accidental discharge of a system of appliance, such as a broken hose or valve. That same policy will not cover losses caused by water that accumulates as a result of the overflow of a body of…
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Baltimore, MD (September 30, 2010) -- As Maryland faces potential losses from recent storms, Acting Maryland Insurance Commissioner Beth Sammis has the following tips for residents and commercial businesses that incur damage from the storm. “Following the tips below will make it easier for you to receive the full benefits of your insurance policy,” says Sammis. “If you encounter a…
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Please call one of the following numbers: 800-841-5241 AIC 800-367-3743 Erie Insurance 800-788-9488 Fidelity National 877-445-5826 Harford Mutual 800-922-4050 Hagerty 800-274-4499 Progressive 800-332-3226 Safeco Insurance 800-327-3636 The Hartford 800-252-4633 Travelers Insurance 800-356-6663 Travelers Flood
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Trusted Choice® agents offer consumer safety tips as massive storm churns toward Eastern Seaboard. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Sept. 1, 2010 – Severe weather from Hurricane Earl is headed toward the East Coast of the United States. Dangerous weather leaves behind paths of destruction and experts say harsh conditions from this storm are likely from the Carolinas to New England. The Independent…
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For our current and future flood insurance clients, you can rest easy in knowing that coverage is again available for now. Expired National Flood Insurance Program Temporarily Extended Again Program expired on March 28. WASHINGTON, D.C., April 16, 2010 —The Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big “I”) today commented on the latest short term extension, until May…
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Thought you would find this short article on how health reform could affect small business interesting. This is from Independent Agent Magazine, Insurance News and Views. On the Hill Health Care Reform Hits Small Businesses with New Rules Regardless of size, agencies may face new requirements and some potential new grant and tax credit opportunities.Last week’s IN&V included “What Does the…
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There are over 240 million registered motor vehicles in the U.S., according to the Census Bureau. At a given time, as many as a third of those clutter American roadways, and it is estimated that one-fourth of those are being used in the course of work. Running errands, making deliveries, visiting customers. Even for those whose employment is not based…
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