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Friday, March 10, 2023 Hyundai and Kia models from roughly 2010-2021 have proven easy to steal. Thefts have increased so much that major insurance carriers will not agree to insurance any more of the affected models. Check into it if you've got one. Hyundai and Kia Launch Service Campaign to Prevent Theft of Millions of Vehicles Targeted by Social Media Challenge READ MORE >>
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 Standard home insurance excludes damage due to flooding. So what about your house? A mortgage lender will require you to get flood insurance if you're in a high-risk flood zone; BUT, if you're in a medium or low-risk zone, thinking about flood insurance is especially up to you. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, December 21, 2022Weighing whether to drive in icy weather? Here are some facts. If you do slide and crash, damages to your car typically are covered under the collision coverage if you have it; but, know that an insurance carrier will typically classify such an accident as an at-fault accident, and at-fault accidents can increase future premiums more than other claims. READ MORE >>
Friday, November 11, 2022 There are more than 6,000 vehicles animal collisions per year in Oregon. And that doesn't take into account all the accidents that go unreported! The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has put together some great tips to avoid colliding with a deer. Driving tips: READ MORE >>
Thursday, October 6, 2022 Get a car and home insurance comparison from us and we'll donate $25 to Refugee Care Collective, a local group devoted to empowering refugees to rebuild their lives. No purchase is necessary. Just request a comparison and mention this offer anytime through Dec 2022. READ MORE >>
Tuesday, September 27, 2022A fresh reminder to check the health of your trees. The first confirmed infestation of the dreaded Emerald Ash Borer in Oregon was discovered in Forest Grove this summer. Here's why it's a big deal: It can kill all ash species in North America. That includes the native Oregon ash. READ MORE >>
Monday, August 29, 2022If you love Crater Lake and would also like to spice up your license plate, here's the new Crater Lake plate.It's available from the Oregon DMV this month. The $30 fee goes to the Crater Lake National Trust.If you'd like a good car and home insurance comparison, let us know! READ MORE >>
Friday, August 5, 2022Curious about EV charging? Here're a few helpful basics from this article. Three levels of charging that vary based on your vehicle type. Level 1: slow charging at home through a 120v outlet: "will add between two to four miles of range each hour." READ MORE >>
Tuesday, June 21, 2022 Pretty much all insurance companies now offer discounts for using their smartphone tracking app. These "telematic” apps use your phone to develop an overall portrait of your driving habits, and then they use that portrait to set your rate. Travelers has IntelliDrive, Progressive has Snapshot, Safeco has RightTrack and so forth. READ MORE >>
Wednesday, June 1, 2022 Refer a friend (or yourself) to us and when they get a comparison for their car and home insurance anytime through July 2022 we'll donate $20 to the Union Gospel Mission's LifeChange Center. We work with multiple companies to see if we can create significant insurance savings for you. We usually do! READ MORE >>
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