What is a Time Deductible?

Insurance Q&A: “What is a time deductible?” Most of us are familiar with the concept of an insurance deductible. Whether it’s the co-pay on a health insurance policy, the wind and hail deductible on a homeowner’s insurance policy, or the comprehensive and collision deductible on an auto policy, we are expected to share in the [...]

How Much Do Insurance Agents Make?

Insurance Q&A: “How much do insurance agents make?” Just like any other commission based sales job in the world, the sky is the limit as far as income goes for an insurance agent. However, it’s not that cut-and-dry. There are a number of ways to get into the industry as a sales agent and a [...]

What is a Named Insured?

Insurance Q&A: “What is a named insured?” You may come across this term when you are shopping for insurance coverage. While there shouldn’t be any trouble figuring out who a particular named insured will be for an insurance policy, it’s important to understand why an individual (or entity) is a named insured and what rights/obligations [...]

What is Actual Cash Value Homeowners Insurance?

Insurance Q&A: “What is actual cash value homeowners insurance?” Actual cash value (ACV) is a loss settlement method designed to pay no more than the depreciated value of your home (and likely your personal belongings) in the event of a loss/claim. Ultimately, if you suffer a property loss, the insurer will pay the cost to [...]

Top 10 New Years Insurance Resolutions for 2012

We just couldn’t help ourselves. TTAI doesn’t take its eye off the ball even over the Holidays. Each year many of us make a list of resolutions that likely won’t last through January…the author of this article included. Mostly, our resolutions are about lifestyle changes. Lose weight, eat better, and spend more time with loved [...]