December 1, 2015
16 1/2 reasons you may need term life insurance
Your Wonderful Baby Girl just had her fifth birthday party at Muir Beach with all of her friends Acquired a new two million dollar home in Tiburon complete with a 1.6 million dollar mortgage Second Child, a boy is delivered at Marin General Hospital in Greenbrae Risk management seminar in Los Angeles has you wondering about your […]
November 19, 2015
Most common perils not covered under homeowners insurance
What are the most common perils not covered under a homeowners policy? What to look for and what to ask. The most common perils not covered under homeowners insurance polices very somewhat from state to state and much more so with what insurance policy you may have. Kindly read your own insurance policy to read […]
November 19, 2015
Insurance Coverage for the Affluent
What types of coverages can the affluent get with their Homeowners, Automobile, and Umbrella Insurance? Well to do / Affluent clients often have different needs and there are a handful of Insurance Carriers that cater to them. Typical Preferred Insurance carriers can and often to do serve the well to do nicely however, there are […]
November 11, 2015
Out with the Wildfire, In with the Flood
In my memory, I cannot recall a time when the San Francisco Bay area has been more concerned about natural weather events. With the dearth of rain these past three or four years and the constant concern of wildfire, man made or natural, our communities have done their best to safeguard us all. To […]
October 27, 2015
Landslide Insurance
After an inquiry by a prospect this week, Marindependent Insurance Services now has an option to broker Landslide Insurance through one of our Non Admitted Carriers. Landslides are not covered by Flood Insurance, Almost always not covered by a home (homeowners) insurance policy, and usually not by an earthquake insurance policy – therefore it generally […]
October 25, 2015
Scott Johnson Nerdwallet Life Insurance Article
Scott W Johnson, Manager and Principal Broker Agent was cited in “Eight Tips for Talking to Your Spouse About Life Insurance” on NerdWallet. The article discusses the challenges that couples face when procuring and reviewing various Life Insurance options. “It’s not easy to discuss death, particularly when it means talking to your spouse about his […]
October 5, 2015
Thoughts on Earthquake Insurance
In the last couple of years the world of . Companies have become more competitive and more standalone insurance carriers have entered the market. Unlike Flood Insurance, which in certain Special Flood Zones can be required by lenders, Earthquake Insurance is usually not required, even if people live in a high risk area. Just because […]
September 21, 2015
Small Business Insurance Hiscox
Marindependent Insurance Services LLC through a partner of ours is now able to offer small business insurance including BOP (Business Owners Policy), General Liability, and other types of needed insurance for a wide plethora of professions through the Hiscox NOW Small Business Program. MIS LLC acts as a broker in this situation and with […]
September 2, 2015
Earthquake Insurance in the San Francisco Bay Area – ICAT
Marindependent Insurance Services LLC is proud to announce a new partner to work with covering earthquake insurance in the great state of California. We are constantly looking for outstanding insurers to partner with. About ICAT: ICAT has a stand alone residential earthquake policy for homes with coverage A values of less than $2.5 million. There […]
September 1, 2015
Marin Conservation League
Marindependent Insurance Services LLC is proud to become a business supporter of the Marin Conservation League for 2015. About the Marin Conservation League: Based in San Rafael, California -the Marin Conservation League had its beginnings during the 1930s when the Golden Gate Bridge was being built. A small group of women were concerned that the […]
July 13, 2015
Car Insurance for the Wealthy on Nerdwallet
Marindependent Insurance Services LLC and Scott W Johnson posted a piece in Nerd Wallet titled Must-Have Car Insurance for Wealthy Individuals, dated May 26th. The article focuses on the additional considerations that the wealthy should take into account when purchasing auto insurance. Car Insurance for the Wealthy: Purchasing Car Insurance for the wealthy is a […]
July 9, 2015
Wildfire Season 2015 in Marin
It is once again wildfire season here in Marin, Sonoma, San Francisco, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Alameda, and the rest of the counties in and around the San Francisco Bay Area. These past three years have seen an unprecedented drought and with it comes increased danger from wildfires. Please take the utmost precautions when you […]
