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Anthem Blue Cross Premier PPO

Anthem Blue Cross  is coming out soon with a brand new PPO health insurance plan called, Anthem Blue Cross Premier PPO.  Premier PPO offers many benefits before the deductible and richer coverage as well for preventive care and prescription drugs.   The lowest levels of coinsurance across all deductibles gives Premier added value over other plans that Anthem Blue Cross offers.

Preventive care is an important component of Premier plan coverage.  An annual physical exam and certain preventive

 

 

screenings are covered, before your deductible, once you’ve been on the plan for six months.  See the Benefit Guide for more details.

This plan is will be popular due to the following:

Unlimited doctor office visits with predictable copays, before the deductible
A broad range of preventive benefits to focus on keeping members healthy
Annual routine eye exam
Generic, brand and specialty drug coverage

Please note that  Maternity benefits are not included with this plan.  

For more information, call your local San Diego health insurance agent today for a quick California Health Insurance quote or health insurance comparison.

New Discounts – Car Insurance in San Diego

Are you getting all of the discounts that you deserve on your car insurance in San Diego?

Insurance carriers update their guidelines periodically and it might be worth it to check to see if there are any new discounts available.  Some carriers will even give you a discount if you belong to a credit union.  What is your current occupation?  Do you belong to any associations or groups? 

Mercury insurance in san diego offers many discounts depending on your occupation.  This can potentially help you save on your auto insurance. 

Call your local San Diego car insurance agent today to see if you qualify for any additional discounts on your auto or home insurance.

Commercial Truck Insurance

Having the correct type of insurance policy is very important.   If you use your truck or auto in your business, then you might need a commercial auto insurance in San Diego.    

Check with your insurance company first, because you never want to be driving around with the wrong type of coverage or the incorrect type of insurance policy. 

Finding affordable commercial auto or business auto insurance in very easy with working with a local San Diego Insurance agent.  Your local agent or broker can help compare many commercial auto insurance carriers at once, helping you save time and money.   Progressive and Mercury Insurance in San Diego have very competitive rates for commercial auto insurance.

Saving on your home insurance in San Diego

If you are looking to save on your home insurance in San Diego, you have a few options.  Many company’s give you a huge discount by going with a higher deductible.  If you are fine with a higher deductible, this can help you save on your home insurance premiums.  The amount of savings by going with a higher deductible really varies depending on the home insurance carrier.  Some company’s give you a slight savings while others can give you a very large savings by going with a higher deductible.

Your local  home insurance agent should be able to give you a couple San Diego home insurance quotes with various deductible options so that you can make the right choice for your needs.  Besides home insurance, ask about packaging your auto and home insurance together to take advantage of even greater savings! 

Mercury Insurance in San Diego gives you up to a 15% discount on both your auto and home insurance when you package your insurance together.

Great deals on home insurance in San Diego

With the holiday’s coming up and shopping season now in full force, people are always looking for great deals and bargains.  Is there such a thing as black friday for insurance?

Well there isn’t such a thing for insurance, but when you work with an independent insurance agent, they can help you compare rates from many insurance carriers at once to help you find the best plan for your needs.  For example, say you are purchasing a new home and getting ready to close Escrow.  You’ll need home insurance to close Escrow.  By working with an independent insurance, they can help you compare rates from many home insurance carriers at once to help you find the right product for your needs (oh…, and at a competitive rate too).

When working with an independent insurance agent, they can help you compare rates from many carriers at once such as travelers insurance in san diego, or mercury insurance in san diego.  Call your local agent today.

Commercial Auto Insurance in San Diego

Getting the right type of insurance policy for your vehicle is very important.

Did you recently purchase a new vehicle?  How is your vehicle registered?  Is your new vehicle or car registered in your personal name or the name of your business?

Will you have any employees drive your vehicle?  How do you use your vehicle?  Will you be driving to work and back or will you be driving on appointments each day?

It’s important that you have the correct type of insurance policy for your vehicle or vehicles.  Check with your insurance agent or company if you are not sure about which type of policy to get for your car insurance in San Diego.

Mercury insurance in san diego has great rates for both personal auto and commercial auto insurance.  Call your local agent today for a quick auto insurance quote in San Diego.

Flood Insurance in San Diego

Are you required by your mortgage company to have Flood insurance in San Diego in order to close Escrow?  Don’t worry, Flood insurance can be made easy if you are working with a knowledgeable insurance agency that is experienced.  Even if you aren’t in a flood zone, Flood insurance is important to have.

First off, your insurance agent will check to see what type of a flood zone your home (or potential home) is located.  Depending on the area, some zones can have higher rates than other zones.  That’s why it’s important to have the exact address and as much information as possible to get an accurate flood insurance quote.  Premium rates, policy conditions and coverages are established by the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and they do not change regardless of the insurance company or agent providing the coverage.  While you are getting a flood insurance quote, you might also want to request a home insurance quote too.

If you have any questions or need any assistance, please feel free to contact your local San Diego Insurance agent.

Motorcycle insurance in San Diego

Summer is already over and it’s now fall time.  Living in San Diego with this great weather, you are still probably enjoying your motorcycle year round.  That’s why it’s so important to make sure that you have the right type of insurance coverage for your motorcycle all the time year round.  

When was the last time that you reviewed your motorcycle insurance in San Diego?  Do you have enough coverage for your motorycle?  Do you have any coverage for your safety apparel?  These are just a few of the things you need to consider.    What liability limits do you need?   There are many factors when considering motorcycle insurance besides the cost and premium.

There are many ways that you can save on your motorcycle insurance.    Do you belong to certain rider clubs or have you complete a certified safety course?  Some insurance carriers give you a discount and savings on your motorcycle insurance for these.  Call your local motorcycle insurance agent in San Diego for a coverage comparison today!

Insurance quote for apartment complex in San Diego

Are you looking to save on your apartment complex insurance in San Diego?  When shopping and comparing apartment building insurance quotes, cheaper isn’t always better.  You want to make sure that you choose a reputable company with a high financial rating and reputable claims service.

Do you own a single building apartment or a large multi-building apartment complex?  As an apartment building owner, your needs are unique and so should your insurance.

When was the last time that you reviewed your business insurance or apartment building insurance policy?  Does your apartment building insurance policy include business income coverage?  If so, how much coverage do you have?  This is just a sample of the available coverages that are important to apartment building owners like yourself.

This post contains only a general description of coverages and is not your insurance contract. Details of coverage or limits can vary. Allcoverages are determined by the terms, provisions, exclusions and conditions of your policy along with any endorsements.

Condo Insurance Quotes in San Diego

Are you looking for affordable condo insurance quotes?  This is a great landing page to help you find a local San Diego condo insurance agent that can help with your needs.  Whether your condo is owner occupied or it’s a rental condo, this insurance agency can help you right away!  They can help you shop from multiple condo insurance company’s so that you can find the right coverage at the right price for your needs. 

Shopping for condo insurance has never been easier.  This local San Diego insurance agency helps make it easier too.  Not only do they help with your condo insurance quotes, but they can help with your car insurance too!  Did you know that most insurance carriers give you a nice discount by having both your auto and condo insurance with the same insurance carrier?  Mercury insurance in San Diego offers great package discounts on both your auto and condo insurance with you package everything together.  These insurance package discounts can help you save!

Doing the right thing for the client

We were recently helping out a client that just purchased a small 4 unit rental apartment building.  They asked for an apartment building insurance quote.  We presented them with a Mercury insurance apartment building quote that was very competitive and higher insurance limits than his previous carrier.  Not only better coverage, but the yearly insurance premium was lower.  Needless to say, the client was very happy and appreciative.

We always go the extra mile with our clients, take the time, and help them get the most value for their insurance dollars.   Whether you are looking for home insurance quote, office building insurance, or California health insurance, we have great markets and knowledgeable staff to help you make the right decision for your needs.

Home Insurance Quote for Escrow

Are you purchasing that new home and closing escrow soon?  Don’t forget about getting home insurance for your new house.  Your home could be your single most expensive asset, so it’s important to find the right insurance protection for your needs.

Call your local San Diego insurance agent today to help you find a competitive comparison quote for your home insurance in San Diego.  Your independent insurance agent might works with many insurance carriers such as Travelers Insurance, Mercury Insurance, Safeco Insurance-  so that you can compare rates and possibly save.  Another name for home insurance used by Escrow company’s is called hazard insurance.   Call your local San Diego insurance agent today and save!

Walls In condo insurance in San Diego HO6

Most lenders are now requiring condo contents insurance in San Diego.  This type of insurance policy is usually for the interior of condos or town homes in a condominium or homeowners association where there is a master insurance policy that covers the exterior of the building.

These types of interior or walls in condo insurance has been literally hot right now.  Most lenders are requiring them for buyers that are closing escrow for their new condo.   Another term for this is called HO6 insurance in San Diego.   It’s good to start comparing or shopping around for a condo contents insurance policy right when you begin your Escrow process so that you are not rushed at the last moment to make a decision.

So, where do you look for condo contents insurance.  Check with your local San Diego insurance agent or your current auto insurance agent.  Depending on your insurance carrier, you might be able to get a substantial discount by packaging both your condo insurance and your car insurance with the same insurance company.  Mercury Insurance in San Diego offers up to a 15% discount on your home insurance and your car insurance by having a package.  Call your local San Diego Insurance agent today and save!

Mercury Insurance in San Diego

Due to the economy, lately we have had some client’s removing their comprehensive and collision coverage to lower their auto insurance premiums.   Mercury insurance in San Diego has very competitive rates and coverages for car insurance.  Mercury gives you a nice discount by packaging your auto and home insurance together with the same insurance company. 

Depending on the area, Mercury insurance also has competitive rates for home insurance, apartment building insurance, renters insurance and condo contents insurance.   Call your local San Diego car insurance agent today for a fast mercury insurance quote.  Our agency can also help with your health insurance in San Diego or your blue shield application too!

Apartment Building Insurance Quote in California

Just recently we had a prospect come into an office that hadn’t reviewed their insurance in a long time.  We were able to help them save money and get better coverage for their apartment building insurance through Travelers.  Travelers currently has super competitive rates and coverages for apartment building insurance, condo / hoa insurance quotes, and homeowners insurance in California.  

Travelers is really easy to do business with and they have billing and customer service.  The great thing with our office is that we can help you compare quotes from multiple insurance carriers at once – helping you save time and money… and giving you options. 

The same thing happened with a client that had a mixed use apartment building with a small retail store in the front.  Mercury Insurance had a great program and the client was really happy.  Some people aren’t aware  that Mercury Insurance has insurance programs besides auto and home insurance;  but they have really competitive markets for apartment building insurance!   Mercury Insurance apartment building insurance is just another great market for apartment building owners.

Customer service Insurance in San Diego

Strong customer service is a #1 priority in our insurance agency.   With the amount of insurance agency’s in the San Diego area, we differenciate ourselves by  always striving to provide you with the finest service.   We are here when you need us most.

By helping you find the most coverage for a competitive price,  our agency stands out in the market for homeowners insurance in San Diego.  We even help you compare health insurance from all of the major carriers such as Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Health Net, and Kaiser.  We have great markets for apartment building insurance in California.

Call our local San Diego Insurance agency for a coverage comparison today!

Apartment Building Insurance in California

Are you looking to save or get better coverage on your apartment building insurance?  When was the last time that you reviewed your apartment insurance policy?   If you can’t remember, then maybe it is too long and it might be a good idea for an insurance checkup.

Sometimes you might think that it’s a good idea to submit a quote request to multiple agents at the same time.  However, some company’s might put a block on the insurance quote so that only one agent has access to it at the same time…. this is more common with commercial and apartment building insurance.   Our agency works with many top rated apartment building insurance carriers to help you compare and save. 

Call your local San Diego insurance agent today for a quote on your apartment building insurance in San Diego!

Short Term Health Insurance in San Diego

Are you looking for short term health insurance in California?   Short term health insurance is just like the name state,  health insurance that is short term or usually 1 year or less.  Short term health insurance might be a good for individuals and familys that need short term health insurance coverage and know exactly how long they wil need it.

Short term health insurance has been popular if you are in college and need health insurance during your summer break.  Short term health insurance might also be a good option if you are in between jobs and know when your new health insurance benefits will start.

The short term health insurance application is much shorter than a traditional health insurance application.  Some carriers such as Anthem Blue Cross require you to pre-pay for your entire benefits period.  If you are unsure of how long you think you will need health insurance, then it might be better to apply for a traditional health insurance plan.   Your local health insurance agent should be able to provide you with health insurance quotes in San Diego.   Once you find a plan that you like, you can submit your Blue Shield application electronically online.

Health Insurance Application online

So, have you found a California health insurance plan that you are interested in?  Okay, now once you are ready, you can submit your electronic Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, and Blue Shield application online or you can do the traditional paper application.

The benefits to completing an electronic health insurance application is that you can possibly save time with the process.  If you do a paper application, it can possibly take additional time for them to process your application.

It’s important that you should keep your current health insurance coverage until you are sure that your application has been approved, and your new coverage starts. Do not cancel your insurance until your new coverage starts.

Sometimes it can take up to 3-4 weeks for the health insurance carrier to make a decision on your application.   There are many great and affordable health insurance plans on the market.   Call your local San Diego health insurance agent to find a health insurance plan today!

Cheap health insurance quotes in San Diego

Are you looking for cheap health insurance in San Diego or are you really looking for quality health insurance at affordable rates?  Sometimes when you are comparing health insurance quotes online, you might just choose the cheapest quote.  But be careful and make sure that you understand the  benefits of your health insurance plan. 

When comparing and shopping for health insurance in California online, it’s a good idea to first figure out what your needs are first before you start searching for quote after quote.  It can be confusing with all of the different health insurance plans and options on the market.  Once you figure out your needs, then work with a local San Diego health insurance agent to help you compare plans and find the right one for your needs.  Most independent health insurance agent’s work with a variety of health insurance carriers.  There is no extra charge by working with an independent insurance agent.  Once you find a health insurance plan that you like, then you can complete your Aetna, Blue Cross, or Blue Shield application online or complete the paper application.

Mercury Insurance in San Diego

Our agency is pleased to announced that we are now an authorized independent agncy for Mercury Insurance in San Diego.   Mercury Insurance has competitive rates for auto and home insurance in California.  They have been around for many years and offer stability and peace of mind. 

Mercury Insurance has many discounts for both your auto and home insurance.  By packaging your auto and home insurance together, you can get discounts on both your auto and home insurance and take advantage of the savings on your insurance.  Besides home insurance, Mercury offers renters insurance, condo contents insurance, and business insurance.  Depending on your apartment building, Mercury Insurance apartment building insurance can be very competitive.

Call your local Insurance agent for a Mercury Insurance quote in San Diego and start saving on your auto and home insurance today!

Home Insurance in Escrow

With the price of real estate as it is now, there are many people in the market to purchase a new house.  Are you getting ready to purchase your new home or your next dream house?  

You will most likely be required to purchase home insurance to make sure that your new house is protected.  So, when should you start looking for affordable home insurance in California?  Well, it’s never too early to start (hint, hint).  It’s good to start shopping for home insurance quotes in San Diego as soon as you start your Escrow process.  This way you are rushed at the last minute to find quick home insurance.   You might want to start comparing home insurance quotes by asking your auto insurance agent for a quote.  By having your cars insured with your home insurance, you can save by having a package deal.  

Ask your agent about all of the available discounts and check to see if you can qualify.  Travelers Insurance in San Diego has a discount for a new home purchase.

Affordable Health Insurance in San Diego

Did you just recently have a rate increase for your health insurance?   Are you looking for affordable health insurance for yourself or your family?  Are you looking to come off a group health insurance or COBRA plan?

You might be surprised by all of the health insurance plans in California.  Each health insurance company has a least a dozen plans.  And to add to the confusion, there are different styles or types of plans.  HSA, HMO, and PPO (just to name a few)! So, how do you find the right plan for your needs?  Well, you should find a local and reputable health insurance agent in San Diego that can help answer your questions.  

When was the last time that you got a health insurance quote in San Diego?  You might be surpised at the range in premiums on all of the health insurance plans.  There are some affordable plans and there are some very expensive plans.  Once you find the right plan for your individual or family’s needs, then you can apply.  Your application process can take up to 2-4 weeks for the underwriter’s to make a decision… so, it’s good to plan accordingly.   You can do a paper application or apply electronicaly through the Blue Cross or Blue Shield application.  

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Business Insurance in San Diego

Are you looking for affordable Business Insurance in San Diego?  Does your landlord require you to have business or commercial insurance?   Either way, it’s important to protect yourself and your business from a loss.  You never know what could happen, so that’s why it’s important to have business insurance. 

So, how do you find what’s the right type of business insurance for your needs?  Do you need a business owners insurance policy, general liability, or professional liability insurance?  

Check with your local independent San Diego Business Insurance agent for a insurance evaluation.  Business insurance can be complicated if you are looking at it for the first time.  You don’t want to have any gaps in your coverage, so it’s important that you discuss all of your needs with your local San Diego insurance agent.  Depending on your needs and type of business, you should be able to find a competitive coverage for your business insurance.  

Besides business insurance, your local might also be able to help with your homeowners insurance, apartment building insurance quotes, and affordable health insurance.

NEW Blue Shield Stand Alone Dental Insurance Plans

Are you looking for some affordable health insurance in San Diego or affordable dental insurance?   Blue Shield just came out with new affordable stand-alone dental insurance plans for individuals and family’s in California.  The great thing about these dental plans is that you can get them stand-alone without requiring a Blue Shield Health Insurance plan.  So, if you have  your health insurance with another health insurnace in California, such as Blue Cross, Aetna, or Health Net, you can still apply for a stand alone dental plan with Blue Shield.

Taken from the Blue Shield brochure:

 

  • When you keep your mouth healthy, you’re also keeping your body healthy. That’s why it’s important to stay on track with good oral care needs.  And with Blue Shield’s new dental plans, you can have the confidence and smile you’ve always wanted at a price you can afford!
  • The savings you get with our Smile PPO plan keeps the cost of dental work from taking a deep bite out of your wallet later. The Value Smile PPO plan provides preventive, diagnostic, and some minor restorative services designed to aid in reduction of future costly services.  You’ll be doing your health and smile a huge favor.

 

These new Blue Shield dental plans come in two options:  Smile PPO and Value Smile PPO.   Each plan has different rates and benefits.  Check with your local health insurance agent in San Diego to find out more about these stand alone dental plans from Blue Shield.  Once you find a plan that is right for your needs, you can complete your Blue Shield application