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Idaho Takes Aim at Uninsured Drivers
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Idaho law has required mandatory auto liability insurance since 1988 by means of the owner’s signature of compliance when registering a vehicle. Despite that, about one out of every eight drivers do not carry auto...
Q & A: Is Uninsured Motorist Auto Coverage Required?
Sunday, March 10, 2019
We printed this Q&A column in the March 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Is Uninsured Motorist Auto Coverage Required? A: Idaho and Washington residents are required to purchase Uninsured Motorist (UM)...
Review controls, policies to prevent employee dishonesty
Friday, March 1, 2019
Employee Dishonesty – Review your controls & policies According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, employees steal an estimated $30 billion to $100 billion per year from their employers. From inventory theft, to check...
Q & A: When should I re-shop my auto insurance?
Sunday, February 10, 2019
We printed this Q&A column in the Feb. 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q:&A: When should I re-shop my auto insurance? A: We recommend re-quoting auto insurance about once every three years, even if...
Shawn Sullivan named President at American Insurance
Friday, January 11, 2019
Fourth generation takes helm of family owned agency - Shawn D. Sullivan, CIC, is now serving as President of American Insurance effective Jan. 1, 2019. The announcement was made at the agency’s Dec. 14 annual staff...
We won! Business of the Year Award 2018
Thursday, January 10, 2019
AMERICAN INSURANCE was chosen as the “Business of the Year for 2018” by the Lewis Clark Chamber of Commerce. “This recognition from the business community is an true honor. We strive to be a leader within our industry...
Q & A: Can I buy medical insurance when Exchanges are closed?
Thursday, January 10, 2019
We printed this Q&A column in the Jan. 10, 2019 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Can I buy medical insurance when Exchanges are closed? A: The answer is “NO” – unless you qualify for a Special Enrollment Period! ...
103,000 sign up through Idaho Exchange for 2019
Tuesday, January 8, 2019
More than 103,154 Idahoans enrolled in health insurance coverage for the 2019 plan year during open enrollment held from Nov. 1 through Dec. 15, 2018, through Your Health Idaho, the state’s health insurance marketplace....
Embarrassing Moments 2018
Friday, January 4, 2019
#1 EMBARRASSING MOMENT: 13 people in a party limo with loud music and champagne - what could go wrong? The Lewiston staff of American Insurance took a stretch-limo to our new Moscow office for our holiday party. (...
Q&A: Is life insurance expensive?
Monday, December 10, 2018
We printed this Q&A column in the Dec. 10, 2018 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...
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- Dog Bite Claims Top $400M in 2009
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- New Idaho ATV Registration & Licensing Requirements
- Liability lawsuits cost small businesses 33% out of pocket
- Free “lunch” and $700 savings over Mutual of Enumclaw
- Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Signed into Law
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- Lender Spotlight: James Waham
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