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  • So you have a Homeowners Claim, and don’t know what to do.

    So you have a Homeowners Claim, and don’t know what to do.

    A loss has occurred at your home. You’ve filed a claim, and you’re waiting for your adjuster to be assigned, and have no clue what’s next or what the coverages do. In today’s article, I will walk through what a Claims process may look like. Each carrier has their own process, so it’s important to…

    miketheinsguy

    December 1, 2022
    insurance
    home insurance, insurance, new writer, property insurance
  • The Inner Thoughts of a Claims Adjuster…

    I’m sure just reading the title, one might ask “Mike, what do you mean the inner thoughts of a Claims Adjuster? Today’s discussion is something, that I have went back and forth with about writing, but I think it bares having a discussion. What is insurance? What is it for? I ask this question, and…

    miketheinsguy

    November 30, 2022
    Uncategorized
    auto insurance, home insurance, insurance
  • Why’d my rates go up? Top Reasons For this.

    WHATTTT IS THIS! Why are my RATES GOING Up! As a policy owner, your rates can increase for many reasons. Some of the top reasons can be: Mike’s recommendation is, whenever you run into an issue with your rates, before becoming upset, reach out to your insurance company. If you have an Agent, sit with…

    miketheinsguy

    November 29, 2022
    insurance, Uncategorized
    AICPCU, auto insurance, cpcu, home insurance, insurance, new writer, property insurance
  • Auto Insurance 101 Pt. 2

    Auto Insurance 101 Pt. 2

    Continuing on our journey of navigating the maze of insurance – let’s continue with the next line of coverage. Medical Payments, or Med Pay, pays for YOUR medical bills, due to an accident. This can cover the costs such as: an ambulance, hospital stays for you, and those in your vehicle. Personal Injury Protection, or…

    miketheinsguy

    November 27, 2022
    insurance, Uncategorized
    auto insurance, cpcu, insurance
  • What are Alternative Dispute Resolutions?

    What in the name of all that’s complex verbiage are Alternative Dispute Resolutions Mike???? Welcome back folks. Today, I’m going to let you in on some options you may have, if your claim settlement isn’t going how you feel it should go. Before jumping to sue your carrier, you have other options. Those options could…

    miketheinsguy

    November 26, 2022
    insurance, Uncategorized
    auto insurance, home insurance, insurance, new writer
  • Auto Insurance 101

    Auto Insurance 101

    Congratulations!!!! After you have spent hours searching the internet, driving past dealerships, looking up google reviews, cruising different for sale by owners signs, you’ve found the vehicle that’s perfect for you. You’ve negotiated the numbers, signed all necessary paperwork, and about to receive your tags and keys, but the salesman asks you this one question,…

    miketheinsguy

    November 19, 2022
    Uncategorized
    auto insurance, cpcu, insurance, new writer
  • They said I need Renters Insurance…Why?

    Hello World. Thanks for coming back for another adventure in navigating the Maze of Insurance. So let’s get down to the nitty gritty. You’re trying to rent an apartment or home, and the rental owner/apt. complex has advised that you must purchase Renters Insurance. Well what is it…..and why do you need to invest in…

    miketheinsguy

    November 18, 2022
    insurance, Uncategorized
    help, home insurance, insurance, property insurance, renters insurance
  • Thanksgiving Shenaningans

    Thanksgiving Shenaningans

    It’s that time of the year, and if you’re like me and my family, November is the month of giving thanks, and adding on a pound or two for all the delicious food. For insurance though, it’s honestly one of the craziest months. Auto accidents rise, due to travel. Thefts increase due to increased online…

    miketheinsguy

    November 3, 2022
    Uncategorized
  • Mike’s 10 Tips to Prepping for a Hurricane

    Mike’s 10 Tips to Prepping for a Hurricane

    If you have ever had the chance to experience a windstorm/rainstorm, you know to typically bring an umbrella, raincoat, and maybe some water-proof shoes. Well I’m here to tell you, NONE of That works On Hurricanes. I have had the pleasure of experiencing four hurricanes within the last 8 years of my life. Each one…

    miketheinsguy

    October 27, 2022
    hurricane, insurance, Uncategorized
    catastrophe, home insurance, hurricane, insurance, prep
  • Navigating at its finest…..

    Navigating at its finest…..

    Hello World! I guess I should probably start with my name…but who has time for that! ^_^ If you are reading this, I am hoping it’s because you had an insurance question, and after racking your brain for 15 minutes, Google sent you to me to help…..hopefully. If not, that’s ok too. I welcome everyone.…

    miketheinsguy

    October 24, 2022
    insurance, Uncategorized
    AICPCU, auto insurance, Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter, cpcu, help, home insurance, Illinois State, insurance, LOMA, new writer, property insurance, RIMS, The Institutes

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