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Five Reasons You Might Hate Your Insurance Company (and Why You Shouldn't)
Stories about insurance companies letting down their customers are easy to come by, but there's another side to many of those stories.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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How to Protect Your Home From Deed Theft
Scams Protect yourself from deed theft with these free steps. You don’t need to pay a company to protect your your home title.
By Donna LeValley Last updated
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Do You Really Need Home Insurance?
Homeowners insurance is required by most mortgage lenders, and is included in your mortgage payment.
By Seychelle Thomas Last updated
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Do Wildfires Have You Worried About Your Insurance Coverage? Here's What to Do
With the California wildfires causing billions of dollars in damage, now is a good time to assess your homeowner's insurance and ensure it covers disasters.
By Sean Jackson Published
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California Wildfires and Insurance: Looking for Help
Los Angeles-based insurance expert Karl Susman shares the view from his agency’s office as all hands are on deck to help their policyholders.
By Karl Susman, CPCU, LUTCF, CIC, CSFP, CFS, CPIA, AAI-M, PLCS Published
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California's Home Insurance Crisis: Rising Risks, Soaring Costs and Limited Options
As wildfires intensify across California, insurers retreat, leaving homeowners with fewer coverage choices and higher costs. Learn what’s next for the California insurance market.
By Carla Ayers Published
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A Strategic Way to Address the Tax-Deferred Disconnect
What you don't know could cost you a fortune. Here's how to make the most of a tax-deferred retirement account and possibly save your heirs a bunch on taxes.
By Jim E. Sloan, IAR Published
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How to Find Insurance Coverage in Disaster-Prone Areas
It can be difficult to find insurance in disaster-prone places, but these steps can help.
By David Rodeck Last updated
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To Insure or Not to Insure: Is Life Insurance Necessary?
Even if you're young and single with no dependents, you may need some life insurance. Here's how to figure out what and how much you may need.
By Isaac Morris Published