Archive for the ‘San Francisco and Marin’ Category
Rutgers Law and United Policy Holders Team Up to Help you the Consumers
May 20, 2022United Policy Holders and Rutgers Law School have announced a partnership to work on the “Essentials Protections.” The “The Essential Protections for Policyholders Project is a two-year project that focuses much of its research on consumers that file ordinary claims, examining what they are surprised or disappointed by and how some of the best states are […]
the Turbulent Local Insurance Market
April 29, 2022Got a Headache? So do We. Welcome to California’s Turbulent Local Insurance Marketplace. A new client that I was speaking with just the other day, asked me what I meant in regards to the turbulent local insurance market in California. I was a bit surprised by the question. Doesn’t everyone know how hard it is […]
Firewise Marin County Locations
January 25, 2022What Locations in Marin county are recognized as being Firewise certified? A full and comprehensive list of firewise areas of Marin County. About the List of Firewise Communities in Marin County California, USA: Our list of firewise areas or communities in Marin is based off of public information. Although it is intended to be accurate […]
California Nonrenewals in 2022
January 5, 2022Will California experience less homeowner nonrenewals in 2022 vs 2021 Why are California Consumers Receiving nonrenewal notications? What is trend in home and liability insurance in the state? What is an Insurance Nonrenewal? Simply put a nonrenewal is an official insurance notification that the current insurer will not renew your next years policy. This definiition […]
November is Be Better with Building Ordinance and Law Month
October 25, 2019Marindependent Insurance Services has made November the Be Better with Building Ordinance and Law Endorsement month to assist in marketing the value of this useful home insurance endorsement. Our Article about Building Ordinance and Law can be of great help for most consumers. Especially for those that are unaware of how this endorsement works. Marindependent […]
Nonrenewals in Marin County
August 22, 2019Residents of Mill Valley, Corte Madera, Sausalito, West Marin and many other communities and towns in Marin County are about to start getting a lot more homeowners nonrenewals. This article about nonrenewals is intended to be a community resource as well as a form of marketing. It is intended to answer the question: Why are […]
How to Properly Protect Your Home from Wild Fire in Marin County
June 1, 2018How to protect your Marin home from a wildfire. A simple and detailed action plan to assist consumers in protecting themselves during these changing times. Our article will show you what you can do as well as some of the potential insurance changes that need to be made.
Qualify for Cheaper Flood Insurance through the Newly Mapped Program
February 15, 2017Want to check to see if your home qualifies for the newly mapped flood insurance program? Qualify for Cheaper Flood Insurance ? Need to Check an Address? Want to see if you can save money on FEMA Flood Insurance? What is the NFIP Newly Mapped Program? The National Flood Insurance Newly Mapped Program is a process […]
Private Flood Insurance
October 13, 2016For decades FEMA Flood Insurance, through the US Department of Homeland Security, was the only form of Flood Insurance. Over the years rates have continually gone up. They have gone up for congressional reasons, mapping reasons, and for underwriting reasons. However, why flood insurance has been getting more expensive is almost not important. What […]
Newly Mapped Flood Program
September 28, 2016Within the past year FEMA has begun a new flood insurance program for those whose homes have been moved from a low risk flood zone to a high risk flood zone. This program is called the Newly Mapped Flood Program. A significant percentage of residents of Corte Madera, Larkspur, San Rafael, Mill Valley, and other […]
Fireline and Your Home
May 13, 2016What is a Brushfire Score? What is a Fireline Score? Why does it matter? How we Can Help! The fireline score is one of numerous metrics used by home insurance companies to assess how likely it is that you home may be burned in a forest fire. Fireline is a registered Verisk trademark and product. […]
How to Recycle Just about Everything in Marin County
April 11, 2016Marin Recycle ! Twenty years ago, sadly I threw almost everything in the trash can. These days we have the smallest trash can you can use and rarely fill it. However all three of our recycling bins are constantly overflowing. What could feel better than recycling? Recycling is easy and efficient. Recycling is […]
