Help! Rats Damaged My Car

By Emily Delbridge Updated August 01, 2017 If you’re a car owner, you’ve probably imagined worst-case scenarios involving collisions with other vehicles on the road, bad weather, vandalism, or a break-in. But you may not have considered the considerable damage that can be caused by tiny crawling creatures. From chewing on essential wiring to building […]

Speed up your entry to Mexico!

Electronic FMM (Tourist Visa) Mexico has introduced the electronic FMM permit (Forma Multiple Migratoria aka tourist visa).  It applies exclusively when you enter Mexico by land, through the States of: Baja California, Sonora, Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas, and is valid for travel throughout Mexico.   The INM website offers this service in both […]

Mexico Auto Insurance: Don’t cross the border without it!

Mexico Auto Insurance: Don’t cross the border without it! Mandatory Mexico Insurance Law A new law effective September 23, 2014, requires Mexico Liability Auto Insurance for all vehicles driving on Federal roads and bridges. In the past, proof of financial responsibility was required only in the event of an accident. Now, the law requires proof […]

A Vacant Home Still Needs Insurance

A Vacant Home Still Needs Insurance – Don’t Be Caught Without Coverage A tough economic climate and slumping real estate market has resulted in more and more homes left vacant by their owners—and that could have serious insurance implications, according to the Insurance Information Institute (I.I.I.).  Vacant home insurance is important.  Read to learn more: […]

Clothes Dryer Lint: The #1 Cause of House Fires!

Clothes Dryer Lint: The #1 Cause of House Fires!   You probably have heard it a million times: the build up of lint in a dryer vent can cause a fire. So you religiously clean out the lint screen after each load of laundry and think that you’re averting the risk. Read more to learn […]

Can I take my health insurance coverage with me?

If I change jobs or become unemployed, can I take my health insurance coverage with me?   If you switch employers, you have the right to carry your group health insurance coverage with you to a new job for up to 18 months under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). You must pay the […]

Mexico Auto Insurance: Is Cheap Always Best?

Mexico Insurance: Is The Cheapest Policy The Best Policy? On occasion customers tells us they can purchase Mexico Auto Insurance at the border for as little as $15! Sounds like a great deal for a cheap policy, right? Maybe not.  Read on… Many Mexico Insurance companies have a stipulation in their policy that “repairs will […]

Holiday Home Safety

Holiday Home Safety Keep Your Home Safe Don’t let the rush and excitement of the holiday season make you careless in protecting your home from potential criminals.  Keep your home safe with some holiday home safety tips. The holiday season is a time when busy people can become careless and vulnerable to theft and other […]