Nearly 25 Percent of Californians Don’t Have Health Insurance

A staggering 24.3 percent of Californians under the age of 65 went without health insurance coverage for all or part of 2009, according to a new study by UCLA researchers.
That’s up from 19.5 percent in 2007 – an increase from 6.4 million to 8.2 million in just two years.
Among only working-age adults, those 18 to [...]

Does Homeowner’s Insurance Cover My Dog?

Insurance Q&A: “Does homeowner’s insurance cover my dog?”
First off, it’s important to note the difference between coverage for a dog and liability coverage for the acts of a dog.
Homeowner’s insurance policies will not cover injury or sickness for a family pet. You would have to obtain pet insurance if you want to cover Fido’s [...]

My Car Was Broken Into, Can I File a Claim?

I get asked this question a lot as an insurance professional. The answer is yes, assuming you have purchased the right type of coverage on your personal auto policy.
But you might be surprised to find out exactly what is covered and what isn’t.
First things first – you must have purchased a full coverage policy, [...]

Top Auto Insurance Companies in California

Below is a list of the top auto insurance companies in California, based on written premium. Keep in mind that these companies aren’t necessarily the top rated, just the most frequently used.
As you can see, State Farm was the top auto insurance provider in California in 2008 (the most recent data available), according to [...]