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Is in-flight theft, on the rise?

In a tough economy there are more people attempting to steal your high-value personal items. It is easy for criminals to spot items if passengers take things out in the full view of the isle, and then put them away in overhead compartments. Thieves take opportunities during the flight while passengers are sleeping or away from their seats (especially during trans-continental or red-eye flights). Criminals seize opportunities to remove items that they can get quickly, from overhead bins, and then casually disembark the plane with your valuables. Personal items such as lap tops, electronics, designer bags, expensive jackets, cameras, passports, etc., should be kept at your feet during a flight. If you have items they must put in the overhead compartment, place them in larger locking case or bag. It is important that you have a strategy before air travel to protect yourself from theft. Check your bags before you leave the plane and report missing items immediately. Your chances

Shop for auto insurance 14 days early and save!

Most auto insurance companies we represent offer a discount for people who plan ahead. It's called the advance quote discount and with some companies the discount keeps on giving after the first renewal. So if you want to save money on your auto insurance call us about 14 days before you need your insurance auto policy to start (effective date). Call Kevin or Tammy at 775-284-8200 fourteen days before you need your auto insurance and start saving today!

Do you have people?

In our fast paced world, we sometimes forget the importance of having access to people that work for US. Isn’t it a good feeling to be able to delegate important tasks that we are either too busy to handle, or feel uncomfortable handling to a trusted advisor? As independent insurance agents, our top priority is to be available to our clients when they need us. The insurance companies we represent are limited as to providing guidance or answering certain questions without taking action. For instance, because of government regulation or other legal requirements, the insurance company may not be able to discuss options pertaining to filing a claim, without actually placing the claim. When we make a decision to cut “our people”, such as buying insurance on line without an agent, we need to ask ourselves: 1. Does this choice really save me time? 2. Will this action better my situation in the long run? 3. Is eliminating my people (important resources) the best way to proceed? 4. No