It is not often that someone is lucky enough to have a friendship that can span multiple generations. Maybe growing up in Kennewick, WA, what felt like a small town, made this possible for Tera Urban. It was here that three generations of her family attended the same high school. It was here that her parents befriended Chelsey Brock’s parents, …
Client of the Month: Let’s Roll Trucking
It was a day like any other day. A man walked into a local Jamba Juice, the lady at the front counter took his order. While waiting for his drink, he happened to look up, and like any good romantic comedy, his eyes fell on a beautiful woman sitting alone at a table. He mustered the courage to go and …
The Magic Yarn Project 2021
The Magic Yarn Project is a favorite here at The Insurance Store. The thought of bringing light into a child’s eyes who is suffering with cancer warms our hearts. As a team, we crocheted beanies, measured and cut yarn, crocheted long strands of yarn to the beanies, braided yarn hair, and finally finished up by gluing flowers down the yarn …
Staff Spotlight: Aman Sangha
Faridabad, India is considered a small city in India with only 4.2 million people. This is where our very own Aman Sangha grew up. It was in these neighborhoods that he and his friends would play cricket for hours. The rule was that if you were the one who hits the ball into a neighbor’s yard, or heaven forbid into …
March 2021 Service Project: EQUU8
EQUU8 is a therapeutic horsemanship program located locally here in Murrieta, CA. Their therapeutic riding program provides equine assisted therapies to children and adults with special needs, which include but are not limited to autism, ADHD, PTSD, Cerebral Palsy, hearing impairments, and visual impairments. As a company, TIS was able to volunteer at their Murrieta location, cleaning stalls, grooming horses, …
Client of the Month: 3:16 Trucking
You might think that the trucking company name 3:16 comes from the biblical verse in John; however, a true WWE fan will know that this name comes from a very famous speech from back in 1996 at King of the Ring. This is when Stone Cold Austin mimicked Jake Roberts and called himself Austin 3:16. This was a day that …
Staff Spotlight: Alex Traconis
Growing up as the self-proclaimed troublemaker or black sheep of the family is no easy task. It could be said that having two older brothers who hang you up on a doorknob by your underwear could cause that! Although Alex proclaims that he was the family troublemaker, we have a hard time believing that here at TIS. Alex was born …
Staff Spotlight: Kelli Clerisse
Picnics on the beach, year-round outdoor sports, skiing in the Big Bear Mountains, being a SoCal native is not for the faint of heart! Coming to TIS in late 2020, Kelli Clerisse has proven to be one of SoCal’s best. She grew up in Corona, CA with some of her favorite times spent at Newport Beach before it became so …
Staff Spotlight: Ashley Rosemore
As a child, Ashley could be found outside her home in City Heights with friends playing Double Dutch, kickball, or stepping. Being the third of four children has brought a lot of fun and laughter into her life. She remembers being told to go to bed countless times as a child, only to get busted by her mom for staying …
Charity Event: Urban Angels
Volunteering at Urban Angels is one of our staff’s favorite opportunities to volunteer all year. Although this year looked a little different than in years past, there was still a wonderful time had by all. Due to the Coronavirus restrictions, we were not able to serve the meal directly to the residents; instead, we were able to make and plate …
Staff Spotlight: Lorraine Davenport
Being a San Diego native can be hard work. Knowing the best Mexican restaurants to go to or deciding which beach to hang out at can be tiring, and it is definitely not for the weary! Lorraine Davenport has perfected these skills, as she was born and raised in SD. One of her favorite things to do as a child …
Charity Event: 2020 MS Walk for a Cure
What is MS, and why is it important to TIS? MS or Multiple Sclerosis is an unpredictable disease that disrupts the flow of information between the brain and the body. MS is not a kind disease, and it affects each person differently. People battling MS can face issues at both the physical and cognitive levels, but with that, each person’s …
Staff Spotlight: Frank Faldmo
Frank Faldmo grew up in Salt Lake City, born to Sidney and Merle Faldmo on July 21, 1958. As a child, he loved the outdoors. He and two of his best friends would find themselves out after dark many summer evenings playing basketball, baseball, football, and having many adventures. When he was 10 or 11 years old, he worked at …
What is Pollution Liability Insurance?
Pollution Liability Pollution liability insurance protects third parties from pollution caused by the insured’s activities. These policies typically cover personal injury and property damage. You may also be covered for clean-up costs to remove the hazardous substances and restore the property to usable condition. Some insurance companies also allow you to add coverage for legal fees and investigation costs involved …
Staff Spotlight: Brent Thunstrom
Growing up in the hills of Tierrasanta with five other siblings led to many adventures down the canyon. Fort building, rattlesnake catching, and torch building with a can of gasoline that nearly resulted in a complete canyon fire kept us busy most days. During my sophomore year of high school, I started playing volleyball, which I fell in love with. …
Staff Spotlight: Jennifer Johnson
It seems that Jenn was actually fashionably prepared to work from home in this time of the Coronavirus. She is a self-proclaimed connoisseur of cardigans and pajama pants! She has the perfect outfit for every video chat – professional on the top and pajamas pants on the bottom. Although her wardrobe was prepared for her to work from home, her …