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[Video] Driving Safety Tip: Create Safety Zones to Prevent Driver Distraction

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Family, Lifestyle & Home.

The Ten Myths about Insurance People Believe We all know that cellphones are a major source of driver distraction, and they’re a rising cause of accidents nationally and rising auto insurance costs. But did you know that the second leading cause of driver distraction are the other passengers in your vehicle? That’s right. I’ve witnessed this with my own personal experience, my daughter has...

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Understanding the Physics of Your Car’s Crumple Zones

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Family, Lifestyle & Home.

Understanding the Physics of Your Car’s Crumple Zones It may feel like that big car you’re driving is solid, and in most ways it is, but it may be designed to crumple. That’s right, and you want it to crumple, despite what your intuition is telling you. Since they’ve been keeping statistics on motor vehicle incidents, the risk of being killed in an accident has decreased year-over-year....

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Double Contracting In a Seller’s Real Estate Market

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Business Insurance.

Avoid Double Contracting In a Seller’s Real Estate Market According to a recent article in the LA Times, the California real estate market is poised for a strong market. This is good news for those who are thinking of selling their property this year. The return of a strong real estate market will certainly be applauded by most real estate agents as well. After a long lull in the market, a bullish...

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8 Craziest Things Said to an Auto Insurance Adjuster

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Car Insurance 101.

The 8 Craziest Things Said to an Auto Insurance Adjuster Auto insurance claims are no fun, that’s for sure. If you’ve ever been through one, you’re sure to agree. The insurance adjuster, however, has to be there to participate in each one. Imagine if your job was to adjust these insurance claims, each day you’re trying to satisfy the needs and expectations of your claimants. That’s...

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5 Tip to Help Buy Real Estate Agent E&O Insurance

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5 Tips to Help You Buy Real Estate Agent E&O Insurance You need to buy real estate agent E&O insurance, but that’s not as sexy as selling a beachfront property. As a busy real estate professional, you want to be tracking down your next awesome listing, helping existing clients realize their dream property, or helping a business secure better facilities. You don’t want to be...

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Acoustic The Scientist by Coldplay

Written by Scott Boren on . Posted in Acoustic Guitar Clips.

Acoustic The Scientist by Coldplay The acoustic clips are a fun distraction from our normal business of home or auto insurance content. I truly look forward to researching the next clip, including the song facts. I hope you’ve enjoyed it as much as I’ve enjoyed putting them together. This month’s clip is an acoustic The Scientist by Coldplay from the British alternative rock band Coldplay. It’s...

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Benefits of an Independent Insurance Agency

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[INFOGRAPHIC] Benefits of an Independent Insurance Agency Before I started IronPoint Insurance Services I had a good … no it was great … corporate life. I worked for some of the largest insurance brands in America and I held leadership roles in product management and marketing. For reasons that are more suitable for a different post, I elected to leave my cushy corporate gig and start...

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Acoustic Lost Stars by Adam Levine

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Acoustic Lost Stars by Adam Levine Most Fridays my wife and I are pretty wiped from the week and we spend a lazy night together lounging on the couch, and watching a movie. It’s a far cry from the party nights of our youth. 🙂 What can I say, we have kids, and I’m an insurance agent for goodness sake … what do you expect! Typically, we can choose from any number of blockbuster...

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[Infographic] Happy Mothers Day 2015

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The Ten Myths about Insurance People Believe Happy Mother’s day to all you hardworking and loving mothers. Mothers provide the love and comfort for our lives, they are the foundation from which we build our confidence and courage. In my case, my mother was also the one who introduced me to insurance … but I won’t hold that against her. I was always so happy to share time with...

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[Infographic] Spring Clean Your Personal Finances

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Spring Cleaning Your Personal Finances The tradition of spring cleaning is much more relevant in cold weather climates. That would explain why we Californians don’t have a rich tradition of Spring cleaning. However, the concept is not lost on Californians, Spring cleaning is a great metafore for revitalization. It’s also a great way to think of reviewing your personal finances. The...

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