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WA state bans insurance scores changing rate calculations

NOTICE to Washington clients & residents The Washington Insurance Commissioner made an emergency rule on March 22 banning insurance scoring as a factor in calculating insurance premium rates effective June 20 for...

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COVID in retreat, causing some chaos in its wake

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-...

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Q&A: Do soaring building costs effect my insurance?

We printed this Q&A column in the June 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Do soaring building costs effect my insurance? A: Yes, the dramatic rise in building material cost translates into much higher re-...

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Did you know? Interlink is Moving!

John B. Sullivan is currently serving as board president of Interlink and has announced that Interlink is moving to a new office location in the next 30 days. After 21 years at the same location in downtown Clarkston,...

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Tell us how we've protected your American dream

As we prepare for our 100th anniversary, we want to hear your experiences and memories of our relationship. Please tell us your stories about your most memorable, most funny, your most exciting, your most worrisome...

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Wildfire season starts early

American Insurance is warning rural property owners in the Northwest that wildfires are expected to start earlier and be closer to home this summer. Shawn Sullivan, President of American Insurance said, “rural property...

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Q & A: Do you have any tips about RV insurance?

We printed this Q&A column in the May 11, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Do you have any tips about RV insurance? A: We insure RVs of all types and sizes. The insurance you need with depend on what state...

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Vote for Best of the West 2021!

TIME AGAIN TO VOTE - If you think we are still the best choice as your local insurance agent, we would appreciate your vote again this year. Click on the icon below or on this link to begin voting for "Best of the West....

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How can I find a better rate on my business insurance?

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...

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Q & A: Does Idaho have a new cell phone law?

We printed this Q&A column in the April 10, 2021 edition of The Lewiston Tribune. Q: Does Idaho have a new cell phone law? A: Yes, Idaho is now enforcing the “hands-free cell phone” law passed last July. The Idaho...

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