We all know how important it is to invest in home insurance. But what is really covered? There are many unexpected things that can happen to your home and on your property. We should always read the fine print in the policy itself, as not all insurance companies will honor the same claims. Here are some surprising things that your …
Client of the Month: Nixxit LLC
Nixxit is a locally owned and operated full-service junk removal company that serves the Bay Area. As a small business that has its roots in Alameda & Contra Costa counties, Nixxit truly cares about making a difference locally as this is where the Nixxit team grew up, where they currently live, and where their business continues to grow. Owner and …
Staff Spotlight: Glena Chargualaf
Located just outside of Laguna Lake and alongside the slopes of the dormant volcano, Mount Makiling, in a city called Los Baños is the place where our very own Glena Chargualaf was born. In addition to being one of the protected areas of the Philippines that was set aside for research and discovery, it is also home to the famous …
Gimme S’more Mug Cookie
Ingredients: ½ medium (59g) banana ¼ cup (26g) graham cracker crumbs ¾ scoop (24g) “Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey”, vanilla ice cream flavor 5 miniature marshmallows ½ tablespoon (7g) “Nestle Toll House” semi-sweet chocolate mini morsels Instructions: Mash banana in a medium bowl until it forms a smooth paste. Add graham cracker crumbs, protein powder, mini marshmallows, and chocolate …
BBQ Chicken with Lemon-Dill Potato Salad
Ingredients 1 pound (454g) skinless boneless chicken thighs ¼ cup (64g) “Stubbs” bourbon BBQ sauce 1 pound (454g) baby yukon potatoes ¾ cup (170g) nonfat Greek yogurt 3 teaspoons (16g) Dijon mustard 1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup (150g) celery (diced) ½ cup (43g) red onion (minced) Instructions Light the grill …
Staff Spotlight: Tera Urban
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 …
Hired and Non-Owned Auto Coverage
Many business owners use vehicles that they do not own for work purposes, but did you know that without Hired and Non-Owned Auto (HNOA) coverage on your policy, your business could still be exposed for liability? Hired and Non-Owned Auto coverage is a type of commercial liability protection relating to autos used in your business that are not owned by …
RV Insurance Coverages
The nice thing about RV insurance is that there are many carriers to shop, and you will be able to get the best type of insurance for your needs. Cost will depend on if you are a full-timer, or your RV use is just for vacations a few times a year. Full-time RV insurance is more expensive; it mixes auto …
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 …
What Is Excluded On My Insurance Policy?
Insurance policies of all types have certain “perils” that are excluded from coverage. Upon binding any type of coverage, whether that be personal or commercial, you will want to become acquainted with your policy’s exclusions. This is important because in doing so you might become aware of some aspect of your life/business that might already be excluded, of which you …
Mid-Term Cancellations
Did you know that not paying your monthly premiums on time can have a negative effect on your policy? In some cases, midterm cancellations can affect your future rates and acceptability for certain carriers. This is why it is so important to pay your premiums on time. Some carriers will give you a more competitive rate if you have great …
Client of the Month: Dirtbag Brothers Trucking
The American Dream is the belief that anyone can achieve, no matter their circumstances, their very own version of success. It comes down to dreaming big and working hard to get there. David Hall at Dirtbag Brothers Trucking, Inc is the epitome of the American Dream. After serving in the Marine Corps, David got into driving after he met Double …
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, …
Recipe of the Month: Poke Bowl Recipe
Ingredients: 1 lb sushi-grade ahi tuna 2 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp rice vinegar 1 tsp honey 1/4 cup light mayo 1 tsp sriracha 4 cups cooked brown rice 1 cup diced cucumber 1/2 cup shredde carrots 1/2 cup shelled edamame 2 large avocados, peeled and sliced 1 tbsp black sesame seeds 1 tsp green onion …